What is T’ai Chi?
What T’ai Chi Involves:
- Movement: a series of slow, gentle movements that use the entire body, including major muscle groups and joints
- Breathing: controlled breathing
- Mind: a meditative state of mind
Benefits of T’ai Chi:
- Physical: T’ai Chi can improve strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular fitness. It can also help prevent falls and lower blood pressure.
- Cognition: T’ai Chi can help older adults maintain their physical and cognitive functions.
- Mental & emotional benefits
Classes
You decide what frequency and days are right for you.
Schedule
Tuesday
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Friday
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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About Spinning Silk T’ai Chi
Meet Your Instructor
Jane Wilder-O’Connor
By the end of my first T’ai Chi class in January 2017, I knew that I needed to keep this practice in my life.
The slow intentional movement calmed my soul, soothed on-going chronic pain and opened my eyes to a mind-body connection I had not yet experienced.
Now retired from academic theatre, I am taking the opportunity to pursue new passions including herbalism and permaculture, indulge my love of fiber arts, and, of course, explore T’ai Chi even further.
After my teacher moved away three years into my practice, I developed a longing for a deeper understanding of T’ai Chi and the companionship of practicing with others. Learning to teach others seemed the best way to gain that understanding while allowing me to share the benefits of T’ai Chi practice with my community in the Inland Empire.
I am very grateful to have found Sifu Michael Paler of Tai Chi Colorado Springs who so generously shares his knowledge and experience in T’ai Chi.
I received Level One Instructor Certification December 2024.
Please Meet My Teacher
Sifu Michael Paler – 7th Generation (Disciple of Wei Xilan Imperial Yang Family T’ai Chi)
Sifu Paler has studied Chinese martial arts since 1982 and Yang T’ai Chi since 1992.
Michael has inherited his Master’s and Grand Master’s passion for sharing and spreading Imperial Yang Family T’ai Chi everywhere.
You can find more information about him on his website, Tai Chi Association of Colorado Springs.