You are invited to participate in the first Introductory Tai Chi workshop offered by the CSUMB Department of Kinesiology.  This will be a fun filled beginners exploration of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. We especially invite the faculty, staff and students of CSUMB. We also are reaching out to physical education teaches in the local school district. Everyone is welcome.

You might have seen Ekhart Tolle's book, A New Earth, featured on Oprah. He recommends the practice of Tai Chi and Qi Gong for both personal and community benefit. This is your chance to find out more about this ancient practice whose time is certainly now!

This one day workshop will provide you with an opportunity to learn the history of Tai Chi as well as the contemporary research supporting health benefits. There will be demonstrations of the major styles of Tai Chi. You will be able to experience a special exercise which accelerates learning of physical skills.

You will practice a few introductory Tai Chi movements under the direction of several kind hearted and highly experienced instructors. Sifu Leonard Han, Dr. Stephanie Taylor, Cyndy Fels, M.Ed, and Betty Cirillo with be facilitating the experience.

We will have tea breaks midmorning and mid-afternoon with special Chinese teas.

At the end of the day you will be familiar with Tai Chi history and practice and will have a chance to feel the magic of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. We also hope this will interest you in further training. We look forward to seeing you.

REGISTRATION AND RELEASE

 TAI CHI  WORKSHOP

Dates of Workshop: Saturday, April 26^th, 2008 from 9AM to 4:30 PM

Place of Workshop: CSUMB Building 98, Meeting House at Divarty and Fourth Ave.

Please use Parking Lot 97

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY/CONSENT

I understand that Tai Chi is a gentle exercise which may enhance my physical fitness and improve my condition.  I confirm that my physical condition is fit to safely participate in this workshop.

In consideration for admission to this workshop (a) I hereby accept full responsibility for and assume the risk of any injuries sustained because of my participation in this workshop or practice or lessons involving Tai Chi and (b) I hereby release and hold harmless the instructors and all personnel in association with the Tai Chi Workshop for any liabilities, injuries and expenses which may arise as a result of participation in this workshop or practice or lessons involving Tai Chi.

I consent to the use of any photographs or videos taken of me, as well as any feedback or written comments by me in connection with the Tai Chi Workshop, for publicity, promotion, demonstration or other business purposes, in any medium, including the internet, and I waive any right to compensation in connection with such use.

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Fees: $35.00 includes morning and afternoon tea breaks. $20.00 with Student ID. Bring your own lunch. Advanced registration suggested or arrive 30 minutes early. Cash or check payable to : Stephanie Taylor MD, P.O. Box 222580, Carmel, CA 93922.

Dress in loose fitting clothes and light flat shoes.