About this Event
This 4-week series introduces two traditional practices designed to cultivate balance, mobility, and calm through slow, mindful movement.
We will explore Yang 24, a short and flowing Tai Chi sequence practiced with smooth weight shifts, relaxed joints, and an upright spine. This form incorporates foundational martial arts movements while maintaining a relaxed, meditative state of mind.
The series also includes Eight Brocades (Ba Duan Jin), a classical Qi Gong practice consisting of eight simple movements that combine gentle stretching with calm, coordinated breathing. These movements are designed to encourage the smooth circulation of energy (qi) through the body’s meridian pathways and support overall harmony and well-being.
Practiced together, Tai Chi and Qi Gong often feel like a blend of moving meditation and whole-body maintenance. Each class includes time to repeat and refine the movements so students can gradually improve alignment, release tension, and develop greater coordination and awareness.
The effort level is light to moderate, with an emphasis on ease rather than strain. Many students begin to notice a sense of calm and greater openness in the shoulders, hips, and back within the first few sessions.
With consistent practice, movement in daily life may begin to feel smoother and more steady, particularly when standing, walking, or changing direction.
Benefits may include:
• Improved balance and stability during weight shifting and stepping
• Increased mobility and flexibility in the hips, spine, shoulders, and ankles
• Stronger legs and improved posture through repeated standing transitions
• Reduced stress and a calmer nervous system through paced movement and breathing
• Better breath coordination and circulation
• Greater body awareness, focus, and support for healthy sleep patterns
Benefits develop gradually and are strongest when movements are practiced with relaxed breathing and within your natural range of motion.
All levels are welcome. No prior experience is necessary.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Radiance Yoga, 532 North Washington Street, Alexandria, United States
USD 139.49
