The Chinese Cultural Academy at 608 W. Dempster Street in Evanston is starting a beginner Tai Chi Chuan course Saturdays at 10:00am. The course will start on Saturday, April 5th. The course will run Saturdays at 10:00am from then on. Tuition is $70 per month. The first two months are the Basics, a short set of exercises that teach the principles of Tai Chi Chuan and you are welcome to join during this time. The course will continue with the Chen Family Style.
The Chinese Cultural Academy was founded in the early 1970s by Professor Huo Chi-Kwang who left the Academy to Richard Langlois (Kongo Roshi) in 1988 when he retired from teaching. Professor died in January 1998 and Roshi in October 1999, leaving three students teaching at the Academy: Dorota Zak, Louis Ucha and Mary Ellen Langlois. We continue to teach the Chen Family and Yang Secret styles as they did.
Based on ancient Taoist beliefs, Tai Chi Chuan initially strengthens and relaxes the body. It cultivates balance and incorporates elements of Chi Gung, the training of Chi or universal energy. Refining and focusing this energy, it ultimately becomes a profound meditation and a key to self knowledge through mindfulness practice. If you already meditate, Tai Chi Chuan is a rich addition to sitting meditation, helping one to incorporate meditation into everyday life.
Everyone is welcome. If you have questions regarding Tai Chi Chuan classes, please call 847-869-0554.
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