T’ai Chi Chih

A mindful, moving meditation. Move towards better health and more happiness.

“Nothing is more important than knowing how to circulate and balance the Intrinsic Energy, the Vital Force of the body, known as Chi in Chinese. The rewards in good health, wisdom, serenity, and longevity are great for the one who learns the ancient principles and applies them in a modern way.”–T’ai Chi Chih® founder Justin Stone, who lived to be 95 years old.

T'ai Chi Chih, abbreviated as TCC, is a series of 19 movements and 1 pose that together make up a meditative form of movement to which practitioners attribute physical, personal, and spiritual health benefits. Some studies have found the practice to reduce stress and relieve certain ailments.

It’s easy to learn and usually takes about two months (or eight classes). T’ai Chi Chih is not a martial art. T’ai Chi Chih is completely non-violent. T’ai Chi Chih does not require a particular level of physical fitness or coordination. The very old and very young alike can learn it. (For those with physical limitations, movements may be done seated–with some modification.) No special clothing or equipment is required.

T’ai Chi Chih is not organized, nor does it have a hierarchical organization, as the originator intended. As Justin Stone said, “T’ai Chi Chih is a service to mankind.”

Mary Ann Wamhoff is an accredited TCC instructor and is pleased to bring this practice to Mountain Light this summer. We’ll meet 8 times for about 90 minutes each. You may wish to come early and stay afterwards to enjoy your bag lunch—relish the Mountain Light atmosphere. Walk the labyrinth!

When? Tuesday mornings, June 16th, 23rd, 30th, July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, and August 4—all at 10:30 until about noon.

Cost? $96 (or $8/hour), but no one will be turned away. Contact Mary Ann with questions and to register cslabyrinth@outlook.com