While Tai Chi and Ba Gua are known as physical practices that balance the body, increase vitality, and can be used as martial arts, their practice as Taoist meditation arts is rarely taught.

Thus Brookline Tai Chi is excited and honored to host Taoist lineage holder Bruce Frantzis for five days of moving meditation instruction. In these five days, Frantzis will teach you ways of practicing tai chi and bagua that you can use whether you wish to reduce stress, find greater peace of mind, or gain spiritual clarity/stillness.

May 15, 2:30-4:30pm

Spring has brought many new things to Brookline Tai Chi. Back in January we talked about some of the plans we had in the works and now we'd like to share some important updates on topics like:

• Our new Managing Director Perry Frankston
• Program changes that blend our core courses with new subjects
• Extended Lease
• Emerging opportunities for our non-profit

All are welcome to attend. See you there!

Here are a couple of brief videos with simple exercises to help you contact and open your breathing - give it a try and enjoy!
Feeling Internally with the Breath Part 2
Feeling Internally with the Breath Part 3

"I don’t always want new information,” says a long-time student. ”Sometimes I just need a place to practice and some guidance in getting all this in my body.”

The comment shines a light on how BTC’s core tai chi and chi gung programs are developing. Our latest reconfiguring of classes balances teaching the fundamentals with helping students integrate what they are learning and cultivate their own practice.

To register for Bruce Frantzis' June 19-23 Moving Meditation event, click here

Moving can be an easier way to access meditation than sitting or standing, says Energy Arts senior instructor Craig Barnes. “The mind has something to connect with—keeping movement going physically—so it can relax and go deeper instead of getting distracted.”

February 28, 2010 -- 3-5pm

Join us for a fun blend of food and socializing, especially dedicated to thanking our Water Way Arts Board members (outgoing and incoming)for their service to the community. To volunteer for set-up or clean-up, please contact Yvonne, 617.738.1910, ytriem@gmail.com.

Hsing-I is the third major internal energy art, along with Tai Chi and Ba Gua, but it is often left out of a well-rounded practice. Join guest instructor Jess O'Brien for an evening introduction to this missing member of the energy arts family to find out what you can add to your current practice.

UPDATE: Weeknight Sessions Open to All

On Saturday, January 9, we had our first all-school meeting in several years. Thank you to the 40-plus people who showed up. We talked to many more who were interested in attending, but couldn't.

The winter months are a time of resting and focusing inward. We can take advantage of this opportunity to feel the inner landscape of our physical body. Check out Feeling Internally with the Breath for suggestions on how to do this....enjoy!