Tai Chi

Tai Chi at Wesleyan began at Franklin Park in 1993. Dr Jiong Gu and Dr Hermann who were friends discovered they were practicing the same style of tai chi- Yang Style Long Form. They were asked by friends to begin a class to teach tai chi to others. In September 1993 the class moved to the Illinois Wesleyan Wellness program. The class was set up for people not to be intimidated. There are no tests or sparring in this class. The first 20 minutes are breathing exercises called chi kung exercises. After chi kung we break up into beginning, middle and advanced groups. This will last for about 30 minutes. At the end of class we come back together for cool down exercises. This consists of Chinese meditation and massaging acupuncture meridians.

We have new students almost every week. If you are interested simply show up. There is no fee. Wear comfortable clothes and soft sole shoes like a tennis shoe. Be sure and check out the links below.