These exercises are FUN & HEALTHFUL ... come LAUGH & LEARN the famous 5 Animal Frolics (Crane, Deer, Bear, Monkey & Tiger), an exercise set created 1800 years ago by the famous Chinese doctor, Hua-Tuo. Session includes standing postures to develop powerful and flexible legs while cultivating light or heavy movements. Also, "moving meditation" or moving across the room while maintaining balance/centeredness, breath, and structural integrity. All will help you nourish and balance your Three Treasures--Vitality, Energy, and Spirit. Course is 24 1-hour classes. Beginners and up!
Note: These exercises are FUN & HEALTHFUL--come LAUGH & LEARN!!
Tai Chi Forms Practice ...
6:35-7:20 PM; FEE $60
12 weeks, 45 minutes, Twice Weekly
EXISTING STUDENTS: Continue YOUR practice of the forms you have learned and improve your skills while increasing your good health! Free your mind, enjoy low impact aerobics and de-stress your body while conditioning and strengthening for 1 hour twice weekly. Some of the forms include: 5 Centering Qigong, 8 Verses of Brocade Qigong, Beijing 24 Short Form, 12 Tao Yin, Wu Style Short Form, the Tai Chi Fan Form, Sword Forms, and MORE! This is not an instructional class; it is instructor led and you may demonstrate knowledge of any of the forms to enroll. Session is 24 45-minute classes.
Broad Sword emphasizes the concepts of slowness, lightness, relaxation, calm, the use of intent and non-physical force, the sinking of chi to the dantien, suspend the head from above, concentration, harmonizing internal and external, etc. Pre-requisite: Tai Chi Fan form , 13 Yang Staff, or equivalent & instructor’s permission. Intermediate to advanced players. Training broadswords will be available for purchase or to borrow for the term of the class. 24 1-hour classes.
OR by Snail-mail to: 3400 SW MacVicar Ave, Topeka 66611
Pre-enrollment helps to expedite the paperwork on the first night of class and allows the instructor to plan for your attendance. Enrollment will close Tuesday, April 15, 2010.
Traditionally, half the fee of the class is contributed to a local, non-profit organization voted on by the students.
SPRING Session offerings 
2004-2010