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Foundations of Tai Chi: The 13 Postures with Cain Yentzer

  • Roots & River Yoga 17 West Potomac Street Brunswick, MD, 21716 United States (map)

8 Week Series
October 7th - November 25th
Mondays 4:30-5:30pm

This introductory class is designed to provide a solid foundation in the fundamental postures of Tai Chi. These 13 postures, divided into 8 Forces and 5 Steps, form the building blocks for more complex Tai Chi forms.

Class Goals:

  • Learn and understand the basic movements and principles of the 13 postures.

  • Develop proper body alignment and posture for Tai Chi practice.

  • Cultivate a sense of internal energy and flow.

  • Improve balance, flexibility, and coordination.

  • Explore the meditative aspects of Tai Chi.

Class Format:

  • Warm-up exercises to prepare the body for practice.

  • Guided instruction and demonstration of each of the 13 postures.

  • Practice drills and combinations to reinforce understanding.

  • Q&A session for clarification and discussion.

Cost: $144 (8 week series)

Cain Yentzer is an expert in the science and practice of Tai-Chi. First educated as a teenager in Washington D.C. at the Great River Taoist Center under Scott Rodell, he later moved to the Republic of China to study under Master Wang Yan-Nian at the National Tai-Chi Ch’uan Association. Yentzer lived in the Republic of China for 15 years where established his school Inner Court Tai-Ji. He returned in recent years to teach Tai-Chi to Americans. His greatest pleasure is helping others find true healing and inner peace. You can learn more about Cain on his website.