REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS CLASS!

$100 per person. This is an 8 class Session (running each Wednesday through 12.13)

Classes will be Wednesday afternoons from 6:15-7:15. 10.18 and 11.15 will be held at Camp Paradise (44 Cole St. Beverly), 11.1, 11.8, 11.29, 12.6 and 12.13 will be held at the Senior Center. No class on November 22nd.

Students of this class will learn the fundamental principles of Tai Chi and how to apply them in the practice of Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan Short Form. Students will also become acquainted with complementary practices such as Zhan Zhuang, Qi Gong and Bagua Zhang. This class will aim to improve the students understanding of movement, the body’s natural ability to draw in and expend energy efficiently as well as develop a practice that promotes an overall sense of well being.

Instructor Bios:

Paul Findlen is a practicing martial artist, and tai chi and yoga instructor who lives in Beverly’s Ryal Side neighborhood. Paul has studied tai chi, Zenmudo, and Sunmudo with Vijay Son, and tai chi and qigong as a student at Great Bay Tai Chi, under the instruction of Austin Murray and Master Paul Mahoney. Paul has also trained in boxing with Jack Dullea, received his yoga certification under the tutelage of Deana Bacon, and currently trains Brazilian jiu jitsu at the Invictus Training Center, as a student of head coach Nate Morrison. Paul enjoys composing and performing music, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and two dogs.