Class Schedules

All classes are for ages 18 years and up unless otherwise noted (Introduction to Tai Chi class is for ages 16 and up). To register for any of the classes at Joe Farmer facilities, please contact the Joe Farmer Recreation Center (JFRC) in Allen at 214-509-4750, 1201 E. Bethany, Allen, TX 75002.

Now also offering Tai Chi For Corporate & Small Groups through Prime Distributing. Please call or e/mail to sign up:
Carole Booth 972-562-1153

Introduction to Tai Chi*
Ages 16+

Tai Chi is sometimes called “Moving Meditation.” An easy class for practicing the basics of Tai Chi’s unique slow movements that benefit the body, mind and spirit. Tai Chi will strengthen muscles and improve balance while increasing energy and vitality. As you move to quiet music, Tai Chi can promote relaxation and reduce stress to help you sleep better, become calm and gain inner peace. Repeat the class again and again, or use it as a prerequisite for the Yang Style Lu Tai Chi 64/Move Form class.

*For new Students. Required before taking any Tai Chi Form class.

Fall & Winter 2010

#28466
Mondays
August 9 - September 13
(No class September 6)

#29754
Mondays
September 27-October 18, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM

#29755
Mondays, October 25-November 15, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM

#29756
Mondays, November 29-December 27, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM

T'ai Chi / Form Class, Part I
Ages 18+

Note: You must first complete the Introduction to Tai Chi class listed above before you sign up for this class.

For those who want to learn the first half of the 64/Move, Lu/Yang Style Tai Chi Form, or to refresh their Form. A continuous class. Open to those who completed the Introduction to Tai Chi or with previous Tai Chi experience. Join the class at any session. The Yang style is a beautiful, rounded form, focused on weight shifts and moving with the Tai Chi energy ball to gain calm, strength and balance.

Fall & Winter 2010

#28469
Mondays
August 9 - September 13
(No class September 6)

#29757
Mondays
September 27-October 18
7:40 PM-8:40 PM

#29758
Mondays
October 25-November 15
7:40 PM-8:40 PM

#29759
Mondays
November 29-December 27
7:40 PM-8:40 PM

T'ai Chi / Form Class, Part II
Ages 18+

Lakeside Club House
Joe Farmer Recreation Center
1201 E. Bethany, Allen, TX
Wednesdays, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Note: You must first complete the Tai Chi Part I class listed above before you sign up for this class.

Continuous class for learning the second half and conclusion of the Yang Style Lu Tai Chi 64/Move Form. Open to anyone who has completed the Tai Chi Form Class, Part I class or has had previous Tai Chi experience. This ongoing class is also for those who have already learned the Form and wish to refine it.

Fall & Winter 2010

#28472
Wednesdays
August 11 - September 09

#29760
Wednesdays
9/29-October 20
7:30 PM-8:30 PM

#29761
Wednesdays
October 27-November 17
7:30 PM-8:30 PM

#29762
Wednesdays
December 1 - December 29
7:30 PM-8:30 PM

Silk Reeling Classes
Ages 18+

Tai Chi silk reeling is a basic foundation to Tai Chi that mimics the motion of pulling silk from a silkworm. The silk reeling movements are continuous, cyclic patterns performed at a constant, slow speed with the "light touch" of drawing silk. The arms form circles while shifting the weight from leg to leg, and this motion in turn drives the rest of the joints of the body in a fluid, spiraling motion. Experience the pleasure of Silk Reeling, the world famous exercise acclaimed for strengthening your core while helping to gain balance, peace and better health. Close the class with the Exercise for Bringing In the Colors to help push out impurities and bring in healing and uplifting energies.

Lakeside Clubhouse
JFRC

No classes scheduled at this time.

©Carole Booth
Teacher of Lu 64 Movement
Yang Style Tai Chi Form
Founding Member of Lu Tai Chi Players