Yang Style Tai Chi and Qigong

(Intermediate Level)

Join Marianne Walch for a 6 week series

starting May 27th 5:30-6:30pm

$99 for all 6 weeks or drop in for $20

Tai Chi and Qigong are mind-body practices designed to cultivate life force energy, or “Qi.” Consisting of fluid, gentle movements that are relaxed and slow in tempo, they are a powerfully holistic approach to better health. Tai Chi cand Qigong can be practiced almost anywhere and are a suitable form of exercise for just about anyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Benefits include improved strength and balance, stress relief, flexibility, better organ function, and improved concentration. Plus, it’s fun and easy to learn!

This ongoing Intermediate class focuses on refining and deepening practice of the Yang style 24 Forms -- the most well-known and popular Tai Chi set. Various other Tai Chi and Qigong practices will also be included. The class is intermediate level and suitable if you are already somewhat familiar with the Yang Style 24 forms.

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Beginners Tai Chi Yang Style 24 Form

starts Wednesdays May 14th

4:30-5:30pm

6 week course

With Marty Zombro

Cost is $99 for all 6 weeks

In this class we will introduce and practice Yang Style 24 form a short, easy-to-learn set of tai chi movements that are safe and fun for anyone, regardless of physical condition. Gentle and relaxing Qigong practices will also be introduced. All parts of the practice can be done either standing or seated.

Tai Chi and Qigong are mind-body practices designed to cultivate life force energy, or “Qi.” Consisting of fluid, gentle movements that are relaxed and slow in tempo, they are a powerfully holistic approach to better health. Tai Chi can be practiced almost anywhere and is a suitable form of exercise for just about anyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Benefits include improved strength and balance, stress relief, flexibility, better organ function, and improved concentration. Plus, it’s fun and easy to learn!

Please wear comfortable, loose comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes suitable for exercise to the class.

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We're partnering with the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce to bring you Gentle Flow Yoga and Beginner Tai Chi classes every week—Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30am. Classes will be held on the Chamber’s beautiful deck (with a view of the ocean) in Fenwick Island (see map below).

Start your day with mindful movement and the soothing sound of the waves, all in a serene, elevated setting.

Yoga (Gentle Flow) – Mondays, 7:30am
Tai Chi (Beginner-friendly) – Thursdays, 7:30am
$15 per class (Cash or Venmo accepted on-site)
Classes run from June 16 through August 28

Sign up here for Tai Chi on the Deck

Marianne is CoDirector of the Silver Lotus Training Institute in Rehoboth Beach, where she leads programs in Tai Chi for Health, as well as other tai chi and qigong classes, workshops, and instructor trainings. She also is a Master Trainer with the international Tai Chi for Health Institute, authorized to train and certify instructors in the TCHI programs. She is a professional member of the National Qigong Association and has served on the Board and Executive Committee of the United States Tai Chi Community. Marianne trained yoga instructors for many years before discovering the practice of tai chi in the early 2000’s. Now she focuses primarily on tai chi and qigong, specializing in modifying practices to be suitable and safe for anyone. A special love is tai chi sword forms.

Marianne recently retired from her job as Director of Estuary Science and Restoration for the nonprofit organization Delaware Center for the Inland Bays and is delighted to be free now to teach more tai chi! Other passions include hiking, birding, kayaking, cats, reading, and gardening.

Tai Chi and Qigong for Health