Biography
I began studying Tai Chi and Qigong with Nam Hoa Temple Internal Arts Master Jim Scott-Behrends in 2000 in 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 because of my tai chi practice.This journey has allowed me to explore Tai Chi and Qigong with many wonderful teachers.
I am a certified Nam Hoa Internal Arts Instructor in the Longevity Tree Form and the Nam Hoa Yang Application Form.
I am a certified Tai Chi for Health Instructor in the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Form Part 1 and Part 2. I have taken master classes in the Yang 24 Forms and Sun 73 Forms with the Tai Chi for Health Institute.
I am a certified Level 1 Qigong Instructor for 24 Postures Therapeutic Qigong with training through the Village of Healing and Wellness under the tutelage of Bill Pickett.
I am a student of Sifu Hong Yang, Yang family inheritor studying in depth principles of the Yang 24 Forms and Peng Zu Qigong. I will begin studying Yang 32 Sword Forms with her this spring.
I have been a Tai Chi/Qigong instructor at Dominican Hospital’s Personal Enrichment Program since July 2011. I taught Tai Chi and Qi Gong at Mid-County Senior Center from September 2007-December 2016.
I live in Santa Cruz County, California. I am grateful to my family for their enduring love and support. I am retired from my job as a pediatric occupational therapist after working at Dominican Hospital for 18 years and Stanford University Hospital prior to that. 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.
I am available for consultation for corporate wellness events.
Contact: email me at bloominglotuschi@baymoon.com
Grace Sanchez’s Schedule
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DOMINICAN PEP WELLNESS CENTER
21340 East Cliff Drive (at the corner of 14th and East Cliff Dr.)
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
https://www.dignityhealth.org/bayarea/locations/dominican/classes-and-events/exercise-and-fitness
TUESDAY
TAI CHI/QIGONG – INTERMEDIATE-MULTILEVEL
Class is 1 hour and 15 minutes
Class fee: Pricing is set by PEP Program
Materials fee: 0
This class will include instruction targeted to students learning movements 7-12 of the Tai Chi for Arthritis Form (TCA) and for those ready to learn Part 2 TCA which will add further depth to their practice. Class includes qigong warm-ups, concentration practice-guided relaxation and focus on improving your tai chi form. Modifications are incorporated as needed. This class is held indoors with an option for outdoor class weather permitting. Wear shoes that would be comfortable on a low pile carpet.
Tuesday 1/7/-2025-2/24/2025 8 classes $144
Tuesday 3/11/2025-4/29/2025 7 classes $126 no class 4/8/2025
Tuesday 5/6/2025-6/17/2025 7 classes $126
TAI CHI/QIGONG: SUN 73
Class time is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Class Fee: Pricing is set by PEP Program
This class is being held outdoors in the back garden. Bring layers for fluctuations in temperature. We will meet indoors if it is raining or necessary for some other reason.
Tuesday 1/7/-2025-2/24/2025 8 classes $160
Tuesday 3/11/2025-4/29/2025 7 classes $140 no class 4/8/2025
Tuesday 5/6/2025-6/17/2025 7 classes $140
This class includes Qi Gong Warm-ups with instruction in 24 Postures Therapeutic Qigong, Concentration Practice, and instruction in the Sun 73 Form. The Sun 73 Form will take a minimum of 18 months to learn. Prior knowledge of the Tai Chi for Health – Tai Chi for Arthritis Form is beneficial but not mandatory for registration. Students are at multiple levels of experience with this form. Recommend shoes that would be comfortable on a low pile carpet if weather does not allow for outdoor class.
THURSDAY
TAI CHI AND QIGONG: YANG 24 FORM
Class fee: Pricing is set by PEP Program
Class time: 10:30-11:45
Materials fee: 3.60 printed handout
Instruction includes Qigong Warm-up exercises, concentration practice and form practice for the Yang 24 Form. The Yang 24 Form is excellent for improving strength, physical balance, and for relieving stress. Most students take about a year to learn the foundation of the form. It is a wonderful lifelong practice. Class will take place in the Education Room.
Thursday 2/13/2025-4/24/2025 7 classes $126 no class dates 2/27/2025, 3/6/2025, 4/3/2025, 4/10/2025
Thursday 5/8/2025-6/19/2025 7 classes $126
If you have any questions about Grace’s classes or teaching schedule feel free to email her at bloominglotuschi@baymoon.com. Class fees are based on number of hours of classroom time and is set by PEP Wellness Center Administration.
