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Class Schedule and Descriptions Listed Below
Spring Classes Start April 2, 2024
Spring Session Classes start 2 April, 2024 and end 8 June, 2024
*Saturday classes held the first 3 Saturdays of each month; no classes on the last Saturday of each month.
**Separate Registration Required. SOLD OUT.
All classes available in-person and via Zoom.
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Spring Classes Start April 2, 2024
Spring Session Classes start 2 April, 2024 and end 8 June, 2024
*Saturday classes held the first 3 Saturdays of each month; no classes on the last Saturday of each month.
**Separate Registration Required. SOLD OUT.
All classes available in-person and via Zoom.
Want to join our classes?
Click below to look at our Membership Options and Benefits.
Tuesday
11:00 - 11:45 am CT: Short Form 1
Wednesday
11:00 - 11:45 am CT: Short Form 3
12:00 - 1:00 pm CT: Yang Style Medium Form
1:00 - 1:45 pm CT: Midday Qigong
5:30 - 6:15 pm CT: Short Form 1
Thursday
11:00 - 11:45 am CT: Short Form 2
12:00 - 1:00 pm CT: Long Form 2
5:30 - 6:15 pm CT: Evening Qigong
Friday
11:00 - 11:45 am CT: Short Form 4
12:00 - 12:45 pm CT: Long Form 3
5:30 - 6:15 pm CT: Short Form 2 and 3
Saturday
9:00 - 9:40 am CT: Morning Qigong
9:45 - 10:25 am CT: Gold Member Class
10:30 - 11:00 am CT: Introduction to Taoist Meditation
11:30 - 12:00 pm CT: Yang Style Medium Form Practice Class
Class Descriptions and Prerequisites
Wu Style Short Form 1
Content: Enjoy exploring the first several moves of the 27 Move Wu Style Short Form.
Schedule: Tues: 11:00 - 11:45 am CT; Wed: 5:30 - 6:15 pm CT
Prerequisites: None.
Wu Style Short Form 2
Content: Continue exploring more moves of the 27 Move Wu Style Short Form.
Schedule: Thurs: 11:00 - 11:45 am CT; Fri: 5:30 - 6:15 pm CT
Prerequisites: Complete Tai Chi 1 or Instructor Permission
Wu Style Short Form 3
Content: Build upon what you learned in Short Form 1 and 2 classes, complete the 27 Move Wu Style Short Form.
Schedule: Wed: 11:00 - 11:45 am CT; Fri: 5:30 - 6:15 pm CT
Prerequisites: Complete Tai Chi 2 or Instructor Permission
Wu Style Short Form 4
Content: An advanced Short Form class covering refinements, variations, internal practices (Neigong), and other more advanced material.
Schedule: Fri: 11:00 - 11:45 am CT
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission
Wu Style Long Form 1
Content: Ready for more challenging moves and a longer sequence? The Wu Style Long Form delivers all that and more. This class covers Long Form Sections 1 and 2a.
Schedule: N/A for Current Session
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission
Wu Style Long Form 2
Content: This class covers Long Form Sections 2a, 2b, and 3a.
Schedule: Thurs: 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission
Wu Style Long Form 3
Content: This class covers Long Form Sections 3a, 3b, 3c, aiming to complete and practice the entire Long Form.
Schedule: Fri: 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission
Yang Style Medium Form
Content: This class introduces the Yang Style Medium Form.
Schedule: Wed: 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT; Practice Class on Sat: 11:00 - 11:30 am CT (First three Saturdays of the month)
Prerequisites: None
Midday Qigong
Content: Explore a 8 move Qigong set designed to relax the body and promote circulation of energy, what the Chinese call “Qi.” Discover how to perceive and work with your Qi in ways that promote vibrant health.
Schedule: Wed: 1:00 - 1:45 pm CT
Prerequisites: None
Morning Qigong
Content: Start your Saturday with special Qigong workouts designed to help you relax, re-energized, and feel wonderful!
Schedule: Sat: 9:00 - 9:45 am CT (First three Saturdays of the month)
Prerequisites: None
Evening Qigong
Content: Enjoy a smooth transition into your Thursday evening with special Qigong workouts designed to help you relax, release tension and stress, feel grounded and refreshed.
Schedule: Thurs: 5:30 - 6:15 pm CT
Prerequisites: Instructor Permission
Gold Member Saturday Class
Content: An opportunity for CTC Gold Members to explore material usually not in our other classes.
Schedule: Sat: 9:45 -10:20 am CT (First three Saturdays of the month)
Prerequisites: An open mind.
Introduction to Taoist Meditation
Content: Explore your inner landscape with Taoist Meditation. This class will cover fundamental meditation techniques from Taoism, helping you to become more present, smooth, and clear.
Schedule: Sat: 10:30 -11:00 am CT (First three Saturdays of the month)
Prerequisites: An open mind.