This fall, Dragon and Tiger gets an big boost of new energy. Instructors Marie-Helene Jouvin and Susan Sternick have been working closely together to refocus the level 2 series, through advanced training with Lineage Master Bruce Frantzis and BTC founder Bill Ryan.

Water Way Arts for Health and Energy, the parent non-profit of Brookline Tai Chi, has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation in support of BTC's program for Healthy Aging.

Brookline Tai Chi is one of the country’s largest health-oriented Tai Chi schools and the Seniors Program is especially designed for those concerned with aging well. Tai Chi is one of the world’s oldest and most well established health maintenance systems.

The Energy Gates three-course series starting up this fall—the first time since fall ‘08—is for students seeking a level of practice that devotes 20-40 minutes of each hour and a half class to standing. This is one of the most important practices you can cultivate as a foundation for more advanced tai chi and chi gung. Since the course is offered cyclically and occasionally, it is a chance for newcomers to develop this primary skill and for veterans to revisit the material at a deeper level. You must start with Part 1 in September.

Please note: date change from printed newsletter. This workshop will be held on Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3.

August 21, 2:30-4:30pm

Join us for an afternoon of practice, socializing and good food (you have to provide that part!). We're hosting our first-ever school-wide themed potluck, which has been sparked by increased interest in practice and comparing practice notes after Bruce Frantzis' June Meditation workshop. Even if you did not attend the workshop, you are welcome to attend:

• Group practice led by Program Director Dan Kleiman

We are excited to welcome Marcus Opalenik back to Brookline Tai Chi for a workshop on Sunday, August 15. He has spent the last three years living and studying Bagua and Xingyi in Taipei, Taiwan under Bagua adept Luo De Xiu who has been his teacher for the five years . Marcus has been studying the Gao style system, which Bruce Frantzis studied with Hung Yi Xiang (Bruce and Luo De Xiu were classmates in the 1970s at Hung's school).

Over the break, we were thrilled to host Taoist Lineage Master Bruce Frantzis, for five days of Moving Meditation.

Connect with inner ease, bring more stability and breath to your practice. Longevity breathing yoga combines the techniques of Taoist longevity breathing with gentle Taoist yoga postures that allow you quickly and easily to feel more calm, physically open, and relaxed. This style of yoga does not require a high degree of flexibility.

New students can feel immediate benefits, and experienced practitioners can work more deeply with the felt sense of internal alignments, breath, and chi. All levels are welcome.

Date: August 28
Time: 2-6pm
Cost: $85

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, June 14, 15, and 16: 7-9pm each night

These short takes on particular topics offer a surprising range of techniques for you to break the cycle of stress before it gathers steam. Take sessions separately or combine. Both newcomers and veteran practitioners welcome.

Breath

Eyes

Chi

Sunday, June 13, 10am–2pm

Participate in the fourth annual Brookline Tai Chi Tai Chi–A–Thon!

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