FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE INSTRUCTOR AS WELL AS OTHER CLASS PARTICIPANTS PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THIS CLASS ONLY IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COVID-19 VACCINATION AND RECOMMENDED BOOSTERS UNLESS MEDICALLY CONTRAINDICATED. DOMINICAN PEP WELLNESS CENTER https://www.dignityhealth.org/bayarea/locations/dominican/classes-and-events/exercise-and-fitness MONDAY CLASSES QIGONG AND GUIDED RELAXATION PRACTICES (standing or seated) Class time is 1 hour, ****start time will be changing in July 2024 We will explore Qigong practices from the Tai Chi for Health Program, Nam Hoa Internal Arts, 24 Postures Therapeutic Qigong, and Five Elements practices. Instructor will also incorporate guided relaxation practices for decreasing stress, increasing relaxation and improving mental focus. All students are welcome. Students requiring assistive devices can use them as needed or participate in seated practice. No experience necessary. This class will be held outdoors in the back garden unless the weather is inclement, class will move to an indoor setting if it is raining or too cold/hot. All students and staff are encouraged to mask indoors. Monday 10/7/24-12/6/24 10:00-11:00 9 sessions/$135 No class 11/11/24, 11/25/24 TAI CHI AND QIGONG: YANG 24 FORM 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. Monday 10/7/24-12/6/24 11:15-12:30 9 sessions/$149 No class 11/11/24, 11/25/24 BEGINNING TAI CHI/QIGONG Instruction includes Qigong Energy breathing exercises, Tai Chi for Arthritis Joint Warm Ups, Concentration Practice, and instruction in the movements 1-6 of the Tai Chi For Arthritis Form. The core movements of the Tai Chi for Arthritis form will be taught over 2-3 consecutive class series. Most students find benefit in repeating the course to integrate the movements into daily practice or to benefit from the support of group practice. Students should be able to walk without assistive devices to participate in this class. Beginners are warmly welcomed, no experience necessary. This class is held indoors with an option for outdoor class weather permitting. Tuesday 10/8/24-12/17/24 9:30-10:45 9 sessions/$135 No class 11/12/24 and 11/26/24 TAI CHI/QIGONG: SUN 73 Tuesday 10/8/24-12/17/24 11:00-12:30 9 sessions/$153 No class 11/12/24 and 11/26/24 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. If you have any questions about Grace’s classes or teaching schedule feel free to call or text her at 831-227-7073. Class fees are based on number of hours of classroom time and is set by PEP Wellness Center Administration. Grace Sanchez’s Schedule
TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES YOU CAN SIGN UP ONLINE, IN PERSON OR BY CALLING THE OFFICE (831) 457-7099.
21340 East Cliff Drive (at the corner of 14th and East Cliff Dr.)
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Class fee: Pricing is set by PEP Program
This class will be held indoors with option of outdoor session weather permitting
Material fee: 0, instructor will email handouts
Class fee: Pricing is set by PEP Program
Class time: 11:15-12:30
Materials fee: 0
TUESDAY
Class is 1 hour and 15 minutes
Class fee: Pricing is set by PEP Program
Materials fee: 0
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.
TAI CHI FOR SENIORS (18 and over are welcome to attend) Friday mornings: Time is flexible depending on weather, please email or call Mary for current start time INDIVIDUAL Tai Chi instruction and Training in FeltonMary Mulligan’s Schedule
Felton Discovery Park near the sundial OUTDOORS
next to new library on Gushee Street
DROP IN FEE $10/CLASS OR $32/4classes
Call Mary for info. at 335-9390 or mulliganmary10@gmail.com
e-mail address: jsbehrends@aol.com http://namhoa-internal-arts.com/ phone: (831) 728-9138 Schedule updated June 12, 2024 WEDNESDAY TAI CHI/QIGONG – IN PERSON Current focus is on the Tiger Form Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m. THURSDAY TAI CHI/QIGONG – HYBRID-IN PERSON/ONLINE Master Jim will be reviewing each form in the Nam Hoa System in blocks of 3 weeks: This is the order of what he will teach – Longevity Tree, Tiger, Yang Application, Yang Energy, Fast Yang, Yin/Yang, Dragon, Nam Hoa Tai Chi Chuan Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Pacific Time (this class will cover all the forms) FRIDAY TAI CHI/QIGONG HYBRID IN PERSON/ONLINE class at the American Legion Post 512 Class includes all forms Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Pacific Time SATURDAY TAI CHI AND QIGONG IN PERSON Mission Park Plaza (in front of Holy Cross Church) Class focus is on the Energy Workout and Longevity Tree Form No fee, class by donations only. For all other classes fees are: $10 per class. $8 per class if you prepay for 10 or more classes. A donation of any amount will also be fine. PAYMENT OPTIONS: Paypal – send to email address jsbehrends@aol.com Contact Master Jim for more information (831) 728-9138Master Jim Scott-Behrends’s Schedule
MASTER JIM’S SCHEDULE IS A HYBRID OF OF IN PERSON AND ZOOM ONLINE LIVE CLASSES – FOR THE ZOOM LINK YOU MUST EMAIL MASTER JIM DIRECTLY TO REQUEST IT: jsbehrends@aol.com
Triangle Park
La Selva Beach, CA
Canterbury Woods
Pacific Grove, CA
Carmel, CA
**CLASS IN INTERMITTENT, PLEASE CONTACT MASTER JIM TO VERIFY** phone: (831) 728-9138
Venmo – send to @Jim-Scott-Behrends
Checks – Jim Scott-Behrends
686 Amesti Rd
Watsonville, CA 95076
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contact Kevin: kevin-smith-1@uiowa.eduKevin Smith’s Schedule
As a certified instructor I teach at the following locations: Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Montage Wellness Center, Salinas, California> Regency Court Senior Living Facility, Salinas, California May through September, Berwick Park, Pacific Grove, CA I am also available for private and small group instruction. I can be reached at: 831-236-6819, orRodney Bartsch’s Schedule
10:30 AM – 12:00 noon Tuesdays
9:00 AM in the Community Room
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM – drop in.
robartsch@sbcglobal.net