Tai Chi Classes in Virginia

Currently Dr. Bennett is offering online and in person classes. For the online class students need to download the free Zoom app (Zoom.us). Contact Dr. Bennett (bennett@westeastsomatics.com) for the Course passwords or if you have any questions.

Tues. 5:30 - 6:45 Sept 5 - Nov 14, 2023 Classes are presented on Zoom and are recorded so that students can repeat or make up a class they miss. Contact Dr. Bennett at bennett@westeasstsomatics.com

In-Person Classes

Virginia

Crozet

Beginning/Intermediate Somatic Tai Chi with Bradford Bennett and Susan Spengler Tai Chi Chuan is an exercise for health, conducive to both mental and physical well-being; an exercise promoting balance, coordination, synchronization, and meditation in motion. This class provides an introduction to the basic exercises and techniques of Tai Chi. Students learn the art of Tai Chi through the original 13 postures and movements from the Yang Family Secret Long Form, as well as the special short forms developed in San Francisco by H.H. Lui and Dr. Bennett. The class is designed for people with no experience as well as for those people with backgrounds in Tai Chi, body movement, dance, or martial arts. The lessons are appropriate for individuals of all ages. 

Where: Greenwood Community Center When: Weds. 6:00-7:30pm
Cost: $72 Alb. Co. Res. $82 NCR

Web Page: https://www.westeastsomatics.com/greenwood-class On Going County Rec Info: https://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=parks&relpage=15248 Contact: Susan Spengler at shadow31781@gmail.com or Bradford Bennett at bennett@westeastsomatics.com

Free Sunday Practice in Crozet: Each Sunday at the Western Ridge Clubhouse parking lot at 8:30 am (9:00 am in Winter) there is a free Tai Chi practice. This is open to all at no cost. Put “Western Ridge Owners Association” into Google maps for directions. Contact Dr. Bennett or Susan Spengler for information.

Charlottesville (this class is suspended until further notice)

Beginning/Intermediate Somatic Tai Chi with Bradford Bennett This course will focus on developing self awareness and energy. Students will learn the beginning of the Zoom Short Form, developed for introducing students to Tai Chi Chuan. See Crozet listing above for other details.

Where: Common Ground Healing Arts, Jefferson School City Center

When: Mon. 4:30 -5:30 pm On-going

Sign Up & Info: https://www.commongroundcville.org

Dr. Bennett leads Tai Chi Practice Sutro Park, San Francisco