Hello Great Bay Tai Chi Community!
Just a quick note about our schedule for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
All Tuesday classes on New Year’s Eve will occur as scheduled, including Long Form at 6:30pm.
On New Year’s Day, our 9:00am class in Hamilton has been cancelled, but the 10:30 class in Salisbury will meet as scheduled.
100 Day Challenge
With the start of the New Year, we invite and encourage our students to consider taking on a 100 Day Challenge. These challenges are a Chinese alternative to the New Year’s Resolution. The only requirement is that your challenge be something you physically do, rather than a concept. Some examples of past challenges include:
Form Practice
Qigong
Yang Symbol
Post Standing (Zhan Zhuang)
Sword Practice
50 Push Ups
One of the great things about these challenges is that if you miss a day, it’s not a failure, but you can continue the following day. We have charts available at the studio that you can take home to track your progress, or post in the studio so others can cheer you on. Taking on a specific subject to practice consistently for 100 Days allows for greater focus and will help you make great improvements in your practice. Please think about what challenge is right for you!
Upcoming Events
Monday, January 6: Tai Chi Saber Series begins at 9:00am.
Tai Chi Saber offers a deeper understanding of Tai Chi movements and applications and is an excellent addition to your form repertoire. Students should have proficiency at Tai Chi Ball to register (Not sure? Email Chris@greatbaytaichima.
Tuesday, January 7 - Intro to Tai Chi Series begins at 5:30pm
This 8-week series lead by Stacie Bowman will introduce new students to the fundamentals of Tai Chi and the beginning of the Yang Style Short Form.
Saturday, January 11 - A Morning of Insight Meditation with Ted Jones, 10:30am-1:00pm
This morning retreat offered by North Shore Insight Meditation Center is designed as both an introduction to Insight meditation for newcomers and as a “beginner’s mind” refresher course for experienced meditators. It will include the silent practice of both sitting and walking meditation, as well as time for questions and discussion. This program will be offered a few times a year as a support for the ongoing meditation practice of returning students.
Wednesday, January 15 - Intro to Tai Chi Series begins at 9:30am
This 8-week series lead by Chris Himmel will introduce new students to the fundamentals of Tai Chi and the beginning of the Yang Style Short Form.
Sunday, January 19 - Irish Stick Fighting 10:00am-12:00pm
Jim Poulin returns to Internal Arts New England to offer this seminar on
Doyle Style Irish Stick Fighting. This art uses a walking stick (Shillelagh) for self-defense. Jim is the only instructor of this art in the area.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to try this fun and effective self-defense method!
Sunday, January 26 - The Practice of Presence: The Direct Method with Matthew Daniell 10:00am-12:30pm
This workshop offered by North Shore Insight Meditation Center will combine reflection, guided and silent meditation periods, and time for discussion at the end. All levels of experience are welcome.
We wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year and hope to see you in class or at any of the seminars listed above.
Happy Practicing!