Join Marianne Walch for Tai Chi and Qigong

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!

Three options to play Tai Chi:

Tai Chi and Qigong for Health  6 week course (Intermediate Level)

Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm 

Starts April 23rd

This ongoing Intermediate class focuses on learning the Yang style 24 Forms--the most well-known and popular Tai Chi set. Various Qigong practices will also be included. The class is an Intermediate level and suitable if you are familiar with the Yang Style 24 forms.

Gentle Tai Chi for Health and Balance  6 week course (Intermediate level)

Thursdays, 2 to 3 pm 

Starts April 25th

In this class we will practice a Sun style Tai Chi set that was developed to be safe and effective for relieving arthritis pain and reducing falls. But it is appropriate and fun for anyone! Gentle and relaxing Qigong practices will also be introduced. All parts of the practice can be done either standing or seated. The class is suitable for all levels of experience, including beginners.  

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

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Beginners Gentle Tai Chi for Health and Balance  6 week course ( Beginner )

Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm 

Starts April 23rd

In this class we will introduce and practice 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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Marianne is Associate Director 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.