Yang Style Tai Chi consists of slow, mindful body postures that co-ordinate with the breath and attention and define a sense of opponent. This ancient practice rebuilds your energy flow from the inside to outside, through subtle repetition and perfection of intention. Once you learn, it's yours forever, and will last a lifetime. The initial learning process begins internally with stationary and moving Taiji Qigong. Eventually, you will move to the next level with Taiji Martial Qigong, Tai Chi Sequence (14 movements), part 1, and simple 2 person drills. During the acquisition of the Sequence a student learns to apply the

 5 Regulating Principles:​

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1. Regulate the Body

2. Regulate the Breath

3. Regulate the Mind

4. Regulate the Qi

5. Regulate the Spirit

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Once you have learned the sequence you will learn about the optional Martial applications which are the underpinnings of Tai Chi Chuan. Practicing Taiji consistently helps you:

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• Rebuild and Create new neural pathways

• Regulate Emotional Disturbances

• Increase osteo-circulation for greater bone density

• Engage in a social ritual with others

• Improve Balance and Proprioception

• Deepen and soften breathing

• Strengthen the Heart and Circulation

• Ease through minor aches and pains

• Overall Flexibility

• Better Sleep Patterns

• Enhanced psychological state of mind

• Achieve a heightened, aware, state of mind and responses

•  Strengthening by weight bearing movements

• Qi Circulation

• Release deep reserves of blocked energy

• Love your body enough to train it well

• Discover unexpected capacities and insights

• Find your natural comfort zone without artificial stimulation​

• Develop a sense of opponent

• Retain your center during urgent moments

• Age Gracefully