Class Schedule
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Level One
Level One teaches the principles and techniques of: relaxation, movement, body alignment and mechanics, meditation, breathing, and muscle release - through lecture, qigong exercises, guided meditations, and mind/body integration drills. This level is taught as a physical therapy modality, not an exercise class. But you will get plenty of  exercise.

The following dates are the start dates and times on when each eight week session begins. The eight sessions meet consecutively on the same day and time each week. Class one is two hours in length the rest are an hour each.

Cost: $150 (includes guide book)

Classes are held in the upper level of Whatever Works Wellness Center & Bookstore. Whatever Works is located in a large home on Montgomery road. The ambiance is that of a middle class home with a cat and some cute little dogs. (Most people like the animals.) Whatever Works sells incense and scented candles which you have to pass by to get to class. No incense or candles are burned in the school area.

Clothing and footwear

Students should wear comfortable clothing. Most people wear normal causal wear clothing that they'd wear to walk around the mall, jeans, kakhis, etc. You want clothes that won't bind on you.

Martial arts clothing is not allowed.

Our classes are held in a carpeted room therefore non-permiable footwear is required. To assume proper body alignments, the footwear should be full flat soles, without a change of elevation from front to rear. There should be very little structure and padding within the shoe. Tai chi slippers (which we sell for $6 plus tax) or mocassins work best. We will accept normal shoes if a person needs arch supports or has other structual needs. Shoes should be limited for inside use only.

White Willow Tai Chi is not for Everyone

You should have the physical ability and capability to walk unassisted up a flight of stairs and stand unassisted for three minutes.

We want everyone to go through the Level One group experience. You should have the  mental and emotional capacity to participate in group guided meditation and group learning.

Start dates of the eight week program:

Mar 8, Saturday - 12:30 pm
Mar 11, Tuesday - 7:00 pm
Mar 12, Wednesday - 10:00 am
Apr 10, Thursday - 6:00 pm
May 10, Saturday - 12:30 pm
May 13, Tuesday - 7:00 pm
May 14, Wednesday - 10:00 am
Jun 12, Thursday - 6:00 pm
Jul 12, Saturday - 12:30 pm
Jul 22, Tuesday - 7:00 pm
Jul 23, Wednesday - 10:00 am
Aug 28, Thursday - 6:00 pm
Sept 13, Saturday - 12:30 pm
Sept 23, Tuesday - 7:00 pm
Sept 24, Wednesday - 10:00 am
Oct 23, Thursday - 6:00 pm
Nov 15, Saturday - 12:30 pm
Nov 25, Tuesday - 7:00 pm
Nov 26, Wednesday - 10:00 am
Jan 17, 2009, Saturday - 12:30 pm

Please call to confirm class dates and times (as they may change) and reserve your space. Class sizes are limited to 12 students.

 Private lessons are available for $80 per hour.

Level Two
Level Two teaches the first Tai Chi form of the system: the sixty-movement Heaven form of the old small frame Yang system. This form is the master and beginner’s form. It takes approximately twenty-five lessons to learn the entire form. Classes are available four times a week.
Cost: $75 p/month.

Tuesday @ 6:00pm
Wednesday @ 9:00am
Thursday @ 7:00pm
Saturday @ 2:30pm

You may attend as many classes as you wish. Instruction is given independently according to body type and learning style.

Hemi-sync Meditation Program

Classes meet Friday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:00pm and are sequential. We strongly encourage that you try to attend each session in order. Class size limited to 12 people.

This eight week session begins on the following start dates:

June 6 to Aug 1, 2008 (no class on the fourth of July)

September 12 to October 31, 2008

SoundBody Healing Level One
The SoundBody Healing System uses the principles of Qigong healing in combination with modern models of science. This level teaches the principles of healing, the nature of mind/body illness and healing and functional anatomy. This six-hour workshop should be taken while learning Level Two Tai Chi.
Cost: $100

(Start dates are posted in the school)