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Tai Chi Shen Gong/ Herndon VA /
Fri, Exact dates TBA

September 3rd, 2020 by Kris Brinker

Day(s): Fridays
Date(s):Please Email me with interest - Exact dates TBA
Time(s): 5:30-6:30PM
Number of Classes: 6
Location: Qi Elements
Class Code: N/A
Fees: $66 with registration.
Description: Taiji (Tai Chi) Shen Gong Exploration
An original form of Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan),Taiji Shen Gong is a system of qigong composed of three sections; Heaven, Earth, and Humanity.
It was developed in the Yuan dynasty by Master Yuan Zhong. Since it’s function is to improve health and longevity insted of fighting, this original Tai Chi is not a marial art, it is instead Qigong. It is therefore not named Tai Chi Chuan, but rather Tai Chi Shen Gong. A beautiful and strong form, it is easily learned and fun to practice. The movements of Taiji Shen Gong have a special flavor and rhythm. Movements are sometimes fast and sometimes slow.

For health maintenance and relaxation, the Qigong practitioner does not have to be an expert. Anyone can learn to practice Qigong to maintain and improve his or her own health.

The word Qigong (also spelled Chi Kung, and pronounced “chee-gung”) is a combination of two ideas: “Qi” means air, breath of life, or vital energy of the body, and “gong” means to cultivate, to gather, or to work. Qigong is therefore the action of working, cultivating of, or gathering life/vital force. The art of Qigong consists primarily of physical movement, relaxation, breathing exercises, mind-body integration, and meditation.

Please register in advance by using this link to REGISTER.

Please include your full name, phone number and email address in your registration email. Please bring your payment to the first class.
Email Kris Brinker for more information.

Please see my entire class list for Tai Chi (Taiji), Chi Kung (Qigong), and Yoga classes offered in or near Chantilly Virginia, Centreville Virginia, Burke Virginia, Fairfax Virginia, Reston Virginia, Herndon Virginia, and Springfield Virginia.

Tai Chi Exploration / Herndon VA /
Fri, Exact dates TBA

September 2nd, 2020 by Kris Brinker

Day(s): Fridays
Date(s): Please Email me with interest - Exact dates TBA
Time(s): 4:30-5:30PM
Number of Classes: 6
Location: Qi Elements
Class Code: N/A
Fees: $66 with registration. $15 per class drop in without registration
Description: Taiji (Tai Chi) Exploration
Classes will be taught with an emphasis on relaxation and increasing flexibility. Modifications are available for physical considerations. The goal is to relax, have fun, and increase and maintain health through breathing and the gentle movements of Tai Chi, Chi Kung and Yoga.

This is a multi-experience class. This is a extended, combination class allowing new-comers to experience and explore the many advantages of various arts and allowing current practitioners to deepen their understanding and expand their feeling. Some meditation will be incorporated as well. All experience levels are welcome and will benefit. You will learn practical applications to take to work or home.

Please register in advance by using this link to REGISTER.

Please include your full name, phone number and email address in your registration email. Please bring your payment to the first class.
Email Kris Brinker for more information.

Please see my entire class list for Tai Chi (Taiji), Chi Kung (Qigong), and Yoga classes offered in or near Chantilly Virginia, Centreville Virginia, Burke Virginia, Fairfax Virginia, Reston Virginia, Herndon Virginia, and Springfield Virginia.

Tai Chi Exploration / Burke Fairfax VA /
Fri, Exact dates TBA

September 2nd, 2020 by Kris Brinker

Day(s): Fridays
Date(s): Please Email me with interest - Exact dates TBA
Time(s): 10:45-11:45AM
Number of Classes: 6
Location: Ekoji Buddist temple
Class Code: N/A
Fees: $66 with registration. $15 per class drop in without registration.
Temple members $54/$13.
Description: Tai Chi Exploration
Classes will be taught with an emphasis on relaxation and increasing flexibility. Modifications are available for physical considerations. The goal is to relax, have fun, and increase and maintain health through breathing and the gentle movements of Tai Chi, Chi Kung and Yoga.

This is a multi-experience class. This is a extended, combination class allowing new-comers to experience and explore the many advantages of various arts and allowing current practitioners to deepen their understanding and expand their feeling. Some meditation will be incorporated as well. All experience levels are welcome and will benefit. You will learn practical applications to take to work or home.

Please register in advance by using this link to REGISTER.

Please include your full name, phone number and email address in your registration email. Please bring your payment to the first class.
Email Kris Brinker for more information.

Please see my entire class list for Tai Chi (Taiji), Chi Kung (Qigong), and Yoga classes offered in or near Chantilly Virginia, Centreville Virginia, Burke Virginia, Fairfax Virginia, Reston Virginia, Herndon Virginia, and Springfield Virginia.

Tai Chi I / Herndon VA /
Tues, Exact dates TBA

September 2nd, 2020 by Kris Brinker

Day(s): Tuesdays
Date(s): Please Email me with interest - Exact dates TBA
Time(s): 4:45-5:45PM
Number of Classes: 6
Location: Qi Elements
Class Code: N/A
Fees: $66 with registration.
Description: Taiji (Tai Chi) Section one, part one.
Yang Style - Ch’eng Man Ching Variation
Classes will be taught with an emphasis on relaxation and increasing flexibility. Modifications are available for physical considerations. The goal is to relax, have fun, and increase and maintain health through breathing and the gentle movements of the form.

A tool for improving physical and mental health, taijiquan is also a martial art, with each movement having applications.

Please register in advance by using this link to REGISTER.

Please include your full name, phone number and email address in your registration email. Please bring your payment to the first class.
Email Kris Brinker for more information.

Please see my entire class list for Tai Chi (Taiji), Chi Kung (Qigong), and Yoga classes offered in or near Chantilly Virginia, Centreville Virginia, Burke Virginia, Fairfax Virginia, Reston Virginia, Herndon Virginia, and Springfield Virginia.

Tai Chi Exploration / Herndon VA /
Tues, Exact dates TBA

September 2nd, 2020 by Kris Brinker

Day(s): Tuesdays
Date(s): Please Email me with interest - Exact dates TBA
Time(s): 3:45-4:45PM
Number of Classes: 6
Location: Qi Elements
Class Code: N/A
Fees: $66 with registration. $15 per class drop in without registration
Description: Taiji (Tai Chi) Exploration
Classes will be taught with an emphasis on relaxation and increasing flexibility. Modifications are available for physical considerations. The goal is to relax, have fun, and increase and maintain health through breathing and the gentle movements of Tai Chi, Chi Kung and Yoga.

This is a multi-experience class. This is a extended, combination class allowing new-comers to experience and explore the many advantages of various arts and allowing current practitioners to deepen their understanding and expand their feeling. Some meditation will be incorporated as well. All experience levels are welcome and will benefit. You will learn practical applications to take to work or home.

Please register in advance by using this link to REGISTER.

Please include your full name, phone number and email address in your registration email. Please bring your payment to the first class.
Email Kris Brinker for more information.

Please see my entire class list for Tai Chi (Taiji), Chi Kung (Qigong), and Yoga classes offered in or near Chantilly Virginia, Centreville Virginia, Burke Virginia, Fairfax Virginia, Reston Virginia, Herndon Virginia, and Springfield Virginia.

Tai Chi Exploration / Herndon VA /
Mon Exact dates TBA

September 2nd, 2020 by Kris Brinker

Day(s): Mondays
Date(s): Please Email me with interest - Exact dates TBA
Time(s): 10:45-11:45AM
Number of Classes: 6
Location: Qi Elements
Class Code: N/A
Fees: $66 with registration. $15 per class drop in without registration
Description: Taiji (Tai Chi) Exploration
Classes will be taught with an emphasis on relaxation and increasing flexibility. Modifications are available for physical considerations. The goal is to relax, have fun, and increase and maintain health through breathing and the gentle movements of Tai Chi, Chi Kung and Yoga.

This is a multi-experience class. This is a extended, combination class allowing new-comers to experience and explore the many advantages of various arts and allowing current practitioners to deepen their understanding and expand their feeling. Some meditation will be incorporated as well. All experience levels are welcome and will benefit. You will learn practical applications to take to work or home.

Please register in advance by using this link to REGISTER.

Please include your full name, phone number and email address in your registration email. Please bring your payment to the first class.
Email Kris Brinker for more information.

Please see my entire class list for Tai Chi (Taiji), Chi Kung (Qigong), and Yoga classes offered in or near Chantilly Virginia, Centreville Virginia, Burke Virginia, Fairfax Virginia, Reston Virginia, Herndon Virginia, and Springfield Virginia.

Yoga Exploration / Burke Fairfax VA /
Fri, Exact Dates TBA

September 2nd, 2020 by Kris Brinker

Day(s): Fridays
Date(s): Please Email me with interest - Exact dates TBA
Time(s): 9:45-10:45AM
Number of Classes: 6
Location: Ekoji Buddist temple
Class Code: N/A
Fees: $66 with registration. $15 per class drop in without registration.
Temple members $54/$13.
Supplies: Please bring a yoga mat and a thin blanket or large towel to each class. Blocks and straps are optional.
Description: Yoga Exploration

Yoga Exploration will be taught with an emphasis on relaxation and increasing flexibility by exploring Yoga with the addition of Qigong practice. Modifications are available for physical considerations. The goal is to relax, have fun, and increase and maintain health through breathing and the gentle movements of Yoga.

For current yoga practitioners, experience an expansion that the incorporation of Qigong allows. For current practitioners of other forms of movement, realize the compliment and increased flexibility that yoga moves provide. For movement-challenged individuals, Yoga can provide pain relief, relax stiff muscles, and ease sore joints. Yoga with it’s controlled movements, pressures, stretches, and deep breathing relaxation, is also an excellent range-of-motion exercise.

Please register in advance by using this link to REGISTER.

Please include your full name, phone number and email address in your registration email. Please bring your payment to the first class.
Email Kris Brinker for more information.

Please see my entire class list for Tai Chi (Taiji), Chi Kung (Qigong), and Yoga classes offered in or near Chantilly Virginia, Centreville Virginia, Burke Virginia, Fairfax Virginia, Reston Virginia, Herndon Virginia, and Springfield Virginia.

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