Grace Sanchez

Grace Sanchez's Schedule

Mid-County Senior Center
829 Bay Ave.
Capitola, CA 95010

Tai Chi for Seniors

Drop in class Monday mornings 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Class fee 4.25 for members, 5.25 for non-members

Call center for schedule updates at 476-4711. There are no classes on major Monday holidays. New students are welcome to join at any time. Optional DVD 25.00.

Grace welcomes students 18 and above. Class content includes The Nam Hoa Qi Gong Energy Workout; Tai Chi for Health Warm Up Exercises; Concentration Practice - Seven Steps to Artful Living; and Form Practice with instruction in the Tai Chi for Arthritis Form or Nam Hoa Yang Application Form. Class includes instruction and modifications for all ability levels.

Dominican Hospital Community Education
PEP Classes
Education Building-Classroom C&D
1555 Soquel Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Call the Dominican Education Department to register for class: 831-462-7709 or go online at dominicanhospital.org. It is important to register at least 4 days before the class starts in order to insure adequate class enrollment. The PEP office will notify you if a class does not meet minimum class enrollment levels.

Class fee is 36.00 per session

Tai Chi/Qi Gong for Health and Wellbeing-Sun Style Form for Experienced Students

Monday April 29, 2013 to June 10, 2013 11:00-12:00 No class May 27, 2013

Class includes Qi Gong Warm-ups, Concentration Practice and instruction in refining skills learned in the Tai Chi/Qi Gong for Health and Well Being-Sun Style Basic Class. Students should have taken the Tai Chi/Qi Gong for Health and Well Being-Sun Style Basic Movements Class including training in Core and Extension Movements of the Tai Chi for Arthritis Form.

Materials fee: $5.00 Material List: Soft folder of Qi Gong and Concentration Practice Handouts. (Optional DVD 25.00)

Tai Chi/Qi Gong for Health and Wellbeing-Sun Style Form Advanced Movements/Part 2

Tu-Th April 30, 2013-May 9, 2013 11:00-12:15
Tu-Th May 14, 2023-May 30, 2013 11:00-12:15

Class includes Qi Gong Warm-ups, Concentration Practice and instruction in Tai Chi for Health - Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 2 Form. Instruction in the Sun Style Part 2 Form covers the advanced movements over a 12 week period. Students should have taken the Sun Style Core Movements and Extension Movements (Part 1) classes prior to enrolling in this class. Most students find benefit in repeating the course to integrate the movements into daily practice or to benefit from the support of group practice.

Materials fee: $5.00 Material List: Soft folder of Qi Gong and Concentration Practice, and Form Practice Handouts. (Optional Part 2 DVD 25.00)

Tai Chi/Qi Gong for Health and Wellbeing - Sun Style Core and Extension Movements/Part 1

Tu-Th March 5, 2013-March 21, 2013 11:00-12:15
Tu-Th April 2, 2013-April 18, 2013 11:00-12:15
Tu-Th June 4, 2013-June 20, 2013 11:00-12:15

Class includes Qi Gong Warm-ups, Concentration Practice and instruction in the Sun Style Tai Chi for Health- Tai Chi for Arthritis Form. Instruction in the Part 1 Sun Style Form covers the core and extension movements over a 12 week period. Sessions will alternate between the core form and the extension movements. Most students find benefit in repeating the course to integrate the movements into daily practice or to benefit from the support of group practice.

Materials fee: $5.00 Material List: Soft folder of Qi Gong and Concentration Practice Handouts. (Optional Tai Chi For Arthritis DVD 25.00)

Tai Chi/Qi Gong for Health and Wellbeing-Yang & Sun Style Form For Osteoporosis

Tu-Th April 2, 2013-April 18, 2013 1:00-2:15
Tu-Th April 30, 2013-May 16, 2013 1:00-2:15
Tu-Th May 21, 2013-June 6, 2013 1:00-2:15

Class includes Qi Gong Warm-ups, Concentration Practice and instruction in Tai Chi for Health-Yang & Sun Style Osteoporosis Form. Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise that has been found to be beneficial for improving balance, strength, endurance and overall wellbeing. Tai Chi for Health is an exercise program that incorporates tai chi concepts. This form was designed for people with osteoporosis but is suitable for all students.

Materials fee: $5.00 Material List: Soft folder of Qi Gong and Concentration Practice, and Form Manual. (Optional Tai Chi for Osteoporosis DVD 25.00)

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Biography

I began studying Tai Chi with Master Jim Scott-Behrends in 2000 in my hometown of Scotts Valley, Ca. I fell in love with this style of Tai Chi/Qi Gong because it integrated movement and mindfulness into one practice. I directly experienced improved strength, balance and a sense of well being with this practice, most notably after being diagnosed and treated for positional vertigo. I became inspired to teach Tai Chi after assisting my friend Mary Mulligan at her Senior Tai Chi class. I started my Nam Hoa Tai Chi instructor training in January of 2007.

I received my instructor certification to teach the Longevity Tree Form in June of 2008, and certification to teach the Nam Hoa Yang Application Form in February of 2013 from Tai Chi Master Jim Scott-Behrends.

In November of 2011 I had the opportunity to study with Dr. Paul Lam who developed the internationally recognized Tai Chi for Health Programs. That November I attended his workshop Exploring the Depth of Tai Chi for Arthritis. In February of 2012 I received certification to teach the Tai Chi for Arthritis Form from Master Trainer Marty Kidder. In July of 2012 I received certification to teach the Tai Chi for Diabetes Form from Master Trainer Robin Malby. In December of 2012 I received certification to teach the Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 2 Form from Robin Malby.

I had an opportunity to study Silk Reeling Part 1 with Sifu Dan Jones in January of 2013.

I have been teaching Tai Chi and Qi Gong at Mid-County Senior Center since September of 2007, and through Dominican Hospital's Personal Enrichment Program since July of 2011.

Studying and teaching Tai Chi and Qi Gong has been a wonderful experience. I am very fortunate to live near and practice regularly with Master Jim-he imbues his teaching with kindness and generosity. He has helped me appreciate the presence of our teachers before him by living the embodiment of their teachings.

I live in Santa Cruz County, California. I am grateful to my husband, Tom Bush and our two grown sons David and Matt for their enduring love and support. I recently retired from my job as Pediatric Occupational Therapist after working at Dominican Hospital for 18 years. As an OT I worked with adults in rehabilitation and acute care in my early career and later specialized in NICU OT. My hobbies are studying and practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong, mindfulness practice, reading, bird watching, and photography. .