The past few weeks have been filled with incredible seminars, workshops, and classes across Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, yoga, Reiki, and martial arts. Thank you to everyone who has practiced, taught, and helped continue building such a thoughtful and welcoming community.
We’re especially grateful for the energy surrounding our recent Combat for Stage and Screen workshop with Bobby Garcia, Tai Chi Ball training, and the launch of Liz Himmel’s yoga classes at Internal Arts New England.
Schedule Changes & New Class Reminders
- Saturdays at 8:00 AM: Open Practice
- Saturdays at 9:00 AM: Ongoing Short Form Class in Salisbury
- Mondays at 11:00 AM: Short Form with Kate (New permanent time)
- Tuesdays at 6:00 PM: Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Liz Himmel
- Wednesdays at 4:30 PM: Gentle Flow Yoga with Liz Himmel
Here’s what’s still ahead:
Ongoing Yoga Classes with Liz Himmel
Vinyasa Yoga
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
A balanced practice combining energetic flowing postures with grounding Yin elements. Build strength, fluidity, and internal heat before settling into slower restorative postures.
Appropriate for all levels with modifications offered for beginners.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Wednesdays at 4:30 PM
Designed with the Tai Chi practitioner in mind, this class combines flowing movement, balance training, breathwork, and mindful weight-shifting to support mobility, coordination, and relaxation.
Open to all experience levels.
May 23: The Acrobat: Caring for Self, Caring for Others with Matthew Daniell
Presented through the North Shore Insight Meditation Community, this workshop explores the balance between supporting others while also maintaining care, awareness, and steadiness within ourselves.
May 24: Qigong for Health and Meditation with Chris Himmel
This seminar will cover Small Circulation, Embryonic Breathing, and the Fundamental Qigong Set by Jesse Tsao. We will meet 10:00am-12:00pm.
May 30: Reiki Movement and Meditation with Stacie
Join Stacie from 6:00-8:00pm for an evening of gentle movement, meditation, and restorative self-care through the combined practices of Fragrance Qigong, Meditation, and Self-Reiki. Many people leave this class feeling profoundly centered, grounded, and restored.
Cost: $40
June 14, 21, 28 and July 5: Distance Reiki Sessions - Only 4 Sessions Left!
Dates: June 14, 21, 28 • July 5
Time: 10:00–11:00 AM (Zoom)
Receive a relaxing, supportive Reiki session from Level 2 practitioners-in-training, all from the comfort of home.
Dana (gift-based): Suggested $40 (or what feels right; no one turned away)
Space is limited! 4 sessions remain available
Looking Ahead: 30 Years of Great Bay Tai Chi
July 24 & 25 Celebration
2026 marks the 30th Anniversary of the founding of Great Bay Tai Chi by Paul Mahoney! To celebrate we will be hosting multiple events on July 24 and 25.
Friday July 24 – Paul will be on hand to lead our 9:00am Short Form class at The Customs House Museum in Newburyport. Afterward, we will have public demonstrations with Paul as the Guest of Honor. We will be looking for students to demonstrate our various forms to recognize Paul’s teachings and share our practice with the public.
Saturday July 25 – Paul will be at Internal Arts New England for a seminar on Tai Chi Ball. The practice of Tai Chi Ball is one of Paul’s specialties and has greatly influenced the Great Bay Tai Chi curriculum. Registration information coming soon!
Later that evening we will host a reception for the community and express our gratitude to Paul for all he has done and his teachings.
We hope you will be able to join us to celebrate 30 years of Tai Chi, Qigong, Community, Friendship, and Learning.
Please email Chris@greatbaytaichima.com with any questions.
Happy Practicing!