“I love an easy challenge” – Blue Q
Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, is the perfect “easy challenge.” It is a mix of exercise and meditation giving both your body and your brain a workout.
Now for the easy part: Mary Hannah Parkman, Certified Tai Chi instructor, will guide you step-by-step through the gentle flowing movements of the classic Yang-style 24-Move Form. Because Tai Chi postures are designed to harmonize the mind and body and reset the nervous system, you will leave feeling positive, accomplished, calm and grounded from experiencing a moving meditation. As an added bonus, practicing Tai Chi has many health benefits: improved balance, increased immune system support, improved cognitive function, and greater heart and respiratory health.
This is a standing practice.
Beginners and all levels of experience are welcome!
4 week series: November 18, 24 & Dec. 2 & 9
Pre-registration & questions email: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com Pre-registration is required via email.
Class is $20 cash or Venmo @maryhannah-parkman (code: 0285)
Here are some suggestions for what to bring/wear:
Comfortable clothes you can move easily in. Yoga type clothes or loose clothing is fine too because the movements are slow and done standing.
Footwear options:
You may do the sequence barefoot.
If you prefer protection - bring slippers
If you prefer more support - bring clean shoes.
Mary Hannah Parkman, certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher with 12 years of experience teaching mind-body movement to all ages at local resorts, studios, schools and summer camps.
Mary Hannah Parkman, is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher, drawn to both by the nature-inspired movements and the dance between grace and strength. After practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for 10 years, she earned her first Tai Chi certification in 2023. When Mary Hannah teaches Tai Chi, she draws on over a decade of experience as a mind-body movement instructor, teaching yoga in studios, wellness resorts, public schools, summer camps and leading mindful outdoor experiences. She delights in sharing the peace, vitality and inspiration that comes from being in nature through her teaching and artwork. Mary Hannah also volunteers to support conservation efforts for Eastern Hemlock trees. www.maryhannahparkman.com