| Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan |


| Tai Chi Chuan Calligraphy by T.Y. Pang |
| Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Instructions by Dr Mandana Hosseindoust DAOM, L.Ac. Tai Chi Chuan, is a traditional Chinese martial art, also known as "Shadow Boxing" . It is now commonly practiced for its many health benefits. Tai Chi Chuan consists of a series of slow and graceful movements, which helps the practitioner achieve a state of peace and tranquility. Practicing Tai Chi on a regular basis, makes the body flexible, agile, and the mind and spirit free. In traditional Chinese Medicine, it is believed a healthy mind and spirit, will result in a healthy body, and vice versa. In today's fast paced society, people's mind are not calm, and therefore many health problems related to stress, including hypertension, musculoskeletal disorders, obesity, insomnia, digestive and emotional problems are common. The gentle practice of Tai Chi strengthens ones body, mind and spirit, by adjusting the proper flow of qi and blood, throughout the body, and regulating the internal organs. The healthy, sick, old and young can all benefit from regular daily practice. Mandana will be teaching a 10 week Beginners and Intermediate Tai Chi classes starting the first week of October, through Emperor's College. Tai Chi I - Beginning level - 10 week class which covers the first 1/2 of the Yang Style long form. Classes beging Monday October 6th, 2008, at 10am-12 noon at Goose Egg Park in Santa Monica Tai Chi II - Intermediate level - 10 week class which reviews Tai Chi I and completes the Yang Style long form. Classes begin Friday October 3, 2008, at 6pm-8pm at Emperor's College in Santa Monica. To sign up for the above classes, and fees schedule, please contact Mary Good, Emperor's College Admissions Director at 310-453-8300 Ext 111. Ongoing Tai Chi- Now accepting new students classes in Santa Monica open for viewing click here *********************************************** Qigong workshop with Dr Liu Dong *Wisdom Qigong for the Heart & 1000 Hands Buddha Meditation September 27 & 28 Los Angeles, CA click here *********************************************** To schedule an acupuncture treatment / herbal consultation with Dr Mandana Hosseindoust at her Santa Monica office please call: 818-720-6061 Last updated August 25, 2008: Web Design by Dr H. |