World-Acclaimed Tai Chi Master David Chandler Presents Workshops in Essex

Tai Chi Master David Chandler, recognized internationally for his skill and accomplishments, will lead three special workshops as part of Essex Wellness Centers’ Fitness on the Water program, emphasizing the importance of balance between physical, mental, and emotional health.

Tai Chi Sampler

Sat., November 1, 2014 2:00-4:00 pm

Sat., December 6, 2014 3:00-5:00pm (Choose one date)

Essex Wellness Center Group Space, 8 Novelty Lane, Essex Village

In this Tai Chi Sampler workshop, participants will explore some of the techniques of meditation through Qigong (energy work), Tai Chi as dance, exercise, and a self-defense mechanism. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art form that rejuvenates the body, soothes the mind, and strengthens the spirit. Health benefits include increased balance, circulation, energy level, perceptual awareness, cognitive ability, co-ordination, flexibility, mental clarity, increased bone density and more. Tai Chi is a recognized complementary therapy for cancer, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes, fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s disease and chronic pain. Research shows that playing Tai Chi increases immune system function, thereby improving overall health. Tai Chi is a way of doing exercise, meditation, self-defense and mental therapy in one dynamic yet soothing program geared towards personal enlightenment. No previous experience is necessary. Open to ages 14 and up. Registration: $40. ($35 for early bird registration by 10/20 for Nov. 1 workshop or 11/15 for Dec. 6 workshop.) Call 860.767.7770.

Tai Chi for Self-Defense and Health Defense: A Workshop for Women

Sat., November 22, 2014 2:00-5:00 pm

Essex Wellness Center Group Space, 8 Novelty Lane, Essex Village

The main tenet of Tai Chi for self-defense is that “four ounces can deflect a thousand pounds.” The accomplishment of safety for oneself and others should not require great strength. Tai Chi Chuan is a soft-style martial art system designed to utilize the least amount of force in order to overcome a larger and more powerful opponent. This workshop is for women who want to know how to keep themselves safe. Learn simple techniques, strategies and easily applied movements that can be utilized by anyone for self-protection. This will be a fun workshop and does not require previous Tai Chi experience. Open to ages 12 and up. Space is limited Registration: $50 ($45 for early bird registration by 11/1). Call 860.767.7770.

David Chandler, founder and director of Eagle’s Quest Tai Chi Center, began his career in Tai Chi Chuan in 1975 as a college student looking for a way to manage his own sports-related back injury. His studies continued in New York City where he pursued a career in theater, and eventually began teaching Tai Chi to professional actors. In addition to being a Master Teacher of Tai Chi, David Chandler is a professional actor and fight choreographer. A delegate to the International Tai Chi Forum, Ontario, Canada 2006, David studied with the Grandmasters of each of the family styles: Grandmaster Wu Wenhan, Grandmaster Eddie Wu, Grandmaster Sun Yongtian, Grandmaster Zeng Nailang and Grandmaster Ma Hailong and Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei. Based on his performance, David was honored with a personal invitation to Beijing to study with Grandmaster Sun.

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