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Tai Chi Ruler Seminar
With Paul Blake
The Taiji Ruler was created nearly 1,200 years ago by the legendary Qigong master Chen Tuan (known as the “Sleeping Immortal”). It is the ancient precursor to the modern Taiji Ball and serves as a powerful tool for seated, standing, and moving meditation. Regular practice enhances proprioception, body awareness, and whole-body energetic refinement.
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This seminar will introduce you to the fundamentals of this rare and valuable Qigong practice. You will begin with simple, gentle movements in a seated position and then progress to standing practice.
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What You Will Learn:
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Core Taiji Ruler movements and proper technique
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How to internalize the movements for maximum benefit
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Vertical and Horizontal Circling
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Yin and Yang transformations within the practice
Special Note: Rulers for this seminar are being custom-made with a specially requested Qi Gateway Hole, as recommended by Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming to enhance Qi sensing. Quantities are limited.
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This is a wonderful opportunity to explore an authentic, time-honored Qigong tool that bridges meditation and martial arts refinement.
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​​​​​​​​When: Saturday, July 18
Time: 10:30 AM to 12 PM
Cost: $49 seminar only/ $99 seminar & ruler included
Instructor: Paul Blake
Level of experience required: None​​
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​Beginner's Tai Chi Course
Tai Chi (Taiji) is a gentle, low-impact exercise suitable for participants of any age and varying physical ability. It is a therapeutic exercise derived from Chinese martial arts, focusing on the circulation of Chi (Qi), or "life energy" found within all living things. Sometimes called "moving meditation," millions around the world practice it daily as a gentle stress-reducing exercise.
Some benefits of Tai Chi & Qigong include:
~ Reduced stress
~ Increased mobility, flexibility & balance
~ Increased energy & vitality
~ Improved general health
~ Relief from asthma symptoms, back pain, arthritis, high blood pressure, and more.
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Beginner's Tai Chi (First-time students ~ no prior experience needed):
​In your first 8-week session, you'll build a strong, comfortable foundation. You will:
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Learn gentle warm-ups and introductory Tai Chi Qigong movements to awaken energy and improve flow.
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Learn the essential basics and foundational movements that form the core of Tai Chi practice.
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Be introduced to Qigong to help you understand and feel Chi (Qi).
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Begin the beautiful Yang-style sequence by starting the First Part of the form (also called Part One in our Yang's 108 Style Long Form, which consists of three parts).
Classes are supportive and suitable for all ages and abilities, helping you feel more relaxed, balanced, and energized from week one.
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After completing your first 8-week session, the next phase (aka "Beyond") builds directly on what you've learned. You will:
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Review and refine everything covered in the initial 8 weeks to solidify your foundation.
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Continue progressing through the rest of Part One of the Tai Chi sequence to deepen your understanding and smoothness.
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Many students love the steady progression — each 8-week block helps you gain confidence, improve coordination, and experience the deeper benefits of Tai Chi & Qigong.
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We look forward to welcoming you to class!​​​​
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​​​​​​​​When: Tuesday & or Sunday
Session Length: 8 weeks
Next Session begins: TBA
Instructor: Alex Kiesel​​​​​
Tai Chi Continuation
This course may be suitable for those who have completed two or more 8-week Beginner sessions.
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To be covered:
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Complete Part One.
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Introduced beyond Part One.
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A deeper understanding of Tai Chi principles.
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Introduction to Pushing Hands*
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*Pushing Hands is an interactive form of Tai Chi where two practitioners work together to develop sensitivity, balance, and understanding of energy flow.
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Not sure if this course is for you? Please email Alex at YangsAndover@gmail.com.
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When: Sundays, starting June 7th
Note: Class will not be held on July 5th (Independence Day Weekend)
Time: 10:30 - 11:45 am
Instructor: Meg Holmes
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When: Mondays (8 weeks)
Time: 7 - 8:15 pm
Next Session begins: Monday, June 1st
Instructor: Paul Blake
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Location: 18 Red Spring Rd., Andover (inside Andover Fit Body Boot Camp)
"Taiji for Health"
at Andover Senior Center
(Robb Center)
Instructor: Meg Holmes
When: Tuesday mornings 9:15-10:15 am
For information and registration:
please call 978-623-8320
