Participants must have previously trained with Michele in Tai Chi in order to take this workshop. We will explore principles and concepts more deeply, along with Push Hands skills. Students must feel comfortable maintaining physical contact with another participant.

Students will practice and study an empty hand form (TBA), and explore deeper understandings of each individual postures along with fundamental skills and push hands practice and qigong. Students must have a minimum of eight weeks training with Michele prior to registering for this class.

"Do not allow your opponent's force to work on your body. Rather, allow them to fall into emptiness." The Taijiquan Classics The coveted skill in Tai Chi training is to acquire good Push Hands skills. This clinic is an introductino to Tai Chi's hand skills and pushing exercises. Anyone interested may register and attend regardless of Tai Chi experience. Michele will lead you through four hand skills of Peng, Ji, Lu and An. Participants will have close contact with multiple training partners.

Designed for youth ages 8-11, students will learn basic Taijiquan (Tai Chi) skills and techniques. Taiji is an Ancient Chinese Internal Martial art, which uses the gentle way of defending oneself. Students will also learn a calming breathing exercise. Michele has studied Taijiquan for over ten years and would liuke to offer some of Taiji's benefits to younger members of the community.