Our 2010 Summer classes are going well:

Calendar View: Class Schedule

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Print: Summer Classes and Registration Form (.pdf)

YANGJIA MICHUAN TAIJIQUAN classes:

YMT INTRODUCTORY summer CLASSES

Cost: each class $10 unless noted otherwise

• Aug 4 Wed; 7:00-8;00 pm
  Intro to Pole; James Sauer

• Aug 19 Thurs; 5:30 -6:30 pm
  Intro to Taiji; Terri Pellitteri (teacher at Monona Terrace)

YMT summer REVIEW CLASSES

Cost: each class $10 unless noted otherwise

• Aug 5 Thurs; 6:00 – 7:15 pm
  Pole Review; James Sauer
• Aug 6 Fri; 6:00 – 7:30 am
  Application Review; James Sauer
• Aug 24 Tues; 5:30-6:30 pm – Duan 1 Review
• Aug 24 Tues; 6:30-7:30 pm – Duan 2 Review
  Don Coleman

Drop in Forms Practice

• Aug 17 & Aug 24 Tues Morning; 6:30 -7:30 am
  Terri Pellitteri; $5 Donation to Daoguan
• Aug 19 Thurs Eve; 6:30 – 7:30 pm
  Terri Pellitteri; $5 Donation to Daoguan
• Aug 21 & 28; Saturdays 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
  Practice in Yahara Park
  Take Winnebago St to Riverside St ( turn South)
  Yahara Place is at the end of the street. Meet by Foo Dog Statue.
  No cost to Daoguan students, donation from others
  Don Coleman
• Aug 31 Tues; 5:30 – 6:30 pm – 13 Postures Review
  Don Coleman
• Aug 31 Tues; 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Duan 3 Review
  Don Coleman

Summer classes from OTHER TRADITIONS:

Cost: each class $10 unless noted otherwise

• 2nd Sunday of the month, 7-8:15 pm
  and the 4th Thurs of the month 8-9:15 pm.
  Bi-monthly Meditation Group
  This group meditation practice in the Zen tradition integrates sitting meditation with varied self inquiry and reflection processes and group discussion. The self inquiry process is intended to deepen mindfulness of one’s self in all forms of relationship – self, other, and the world. Poems, writings, gentle movement, or questions serve as the stimulus for reflection.
  The process is guided/facilitated by Suzanne Kilkus, PhD, psychologist, teacher, and 25 year meditation practitioner.
  For more information or to be placed on a mailing list,
  Email Suzanne: heartspace@charter.net or call 608-239-9127.
  Website:www.heartspacecoaching.com
• Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement®
  With Application to Fundamental Taiji Movements
  A series of lessons intended for Taiji practitioners and students at any level. Learn to relax and move with greater efficiency, effectiveness. fluidity, and comfort. Improve coordination, flexibility, and balance. Develop awareness. Apply your newly learned abilities to your Taiji practice, your daily life, and all your movements.
  Please bring padding to lay on.
  Download Class Description: Feldenkrais® (.pdf)
  Tuesday 5:30 to 7:30 pm
  $15 per class Take any or all classes:
  July 27 Learn to Breathe Deeply
  Aug 3 Sitting Comfortably, Sitting Well – Finding Your Internal Support
  Aug 10 Flexible Hip Joints, Flexible Spine
  Aug 17 Spiraling Through the Body from Foot to Hand
  Read more:
  Feldenkrais helps apply Taiji practice to everyday movement (.pdf)
  Frequently Asked Questions
  Instructors:
  Sandy River, 23 year Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner
  Son Nguyen and Sarah Nguyen, Madison Daoguan Teachers
• Range of Motion, T’ai Chi Fundamentals
  Tuesday 9:30 to 11:00 am; Contact Sarah Watts at 244-9424

YANGJIA MICHUAN TAIJIQUAN TRADITION

INTRO CLASSES & EXPERIENCES

• DROP IN MEDITATION: General Public Invited
  Monday & Thursday mornings – 6:15 to 7:15 am.
  Stop by the daoguan during your week to sit in meditation, followed by Daoist stretching led by Don Coleman. Donation encouraged

NEW TO TAI CHI (open to all)

• Intro to Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan/Thirteen Postures
  Breath work, meditation, basic exercises along wtih ‘13 Postures’ forms practice is a great entry way into Yangjia Michuan style of taijquan (t’ai chi). Class teaches breathing coordinated with movement to enhance the development of inner energy & peace of mind.
  Tues 5:30 to 7:00 pm; Coach: Don Coleman
  Wed 7:00 to 8:30 pm; Coach: Bob Constanine
  Sat 8:30 to 10:00 am; Coach: Terri Pellitteri

NEW TO SPECIALTY PRACTICES
(open to all with taiiji experience)

• Taiji Shan (Fan)
  Monday 5:00 to 6:00 pm, Coach: Kathryn Coleman
  A graceful & beautiful fan set. Open to students who have had some YMT experience or learned another taiji style.
• Yangjia Michuan Tuishou (Push Hands) – Beginners
  Saturday 6:00 to 8:00 am; Coaches: Don & Kathryn Coleman
  To participate in this tuishou class, one must also be registered in other YMT forms classes and have completed at least Duan One.
• Taiji Cane Set
  Monday 6:00 to 7:00 pm, Coach: Kathryn Coleman
  Cane is a weapon set that is very practical since the cane can be used as a walking stick and thus taken out in life. Open to those who have completed at least YMT Duan One.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASSES

Taijiquan 127 Posture Form

Once we learn ‘Thirteen Postures’ we move into the longer form which has three sections (Duans).

• Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan Duan One
  Thursday 5:30 to 7:00 pm; Coach: Son Nguyen
  Participants will focus on Section One & then move into Section Two. Need to be familiar with Thirteen Postures.
• Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan Duan Two
  Tuesday 6:30 to 8:00 pm; Coach: Don Coleman
  Participants will focus on Section Two and continue practicing what they’ve learned from Section One
• Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan Duan Three
  Thursday 6:30 to 8:00 pm; Coach: Terri Pellitteri
  Participants will focus on Section Three and continue practicing Thirteen Postures, Sections One and Two.
• Full Tranquility Practice
  Sunday 7:45 to 10:00 am; Coach: Don Coleman
  Neigong, stretching, basic exercies & then moving through Thirteen Postures, Sections 1, 2 & 3 without instruction.

SPECIALITY PRACTICES: Tuishou, Applications, Weapons

• Yangjia Michuan Tuishou (Push Hands)
  Saturday 6:00 to 8:00 am; Coaches: Don & Kathryn Coleman
  To participate in this tuishou class, one must also be registered in other YMT forms classes and have permission of coach.
• Yangjia Michuan Forms Applications
  Tuesday 6:00 to 7:30 am; Coach: Don Coleman
  Taijiquan consists of martial postures that are linked together in movement & each posture reflecting a martial application. This class is an opportunity to practice applications. No new students.
• Yangjia Michuan Two Person Sword Play
  Wednesday 6:00 to 7:30 am; Coach: Don Coleman
  Must have experience with YMT basic sword cuts.
• Yangjia Michuan Pole
  Friday 6:00 to 7:30 am; Coach: James Sauer
  Class will include learning pole warm-up exercises, pole postures and pole form – all to enhance internal development of intrinsic energies. Includes break-out exercises to demonstrate & practice skills. Must have had at least one Michuan class to participate.

CLASSES FROM OTHER TRADITIONS

• Tai Chi Tots/Mindful Parents
  Thursday 9 to 10:00 a.m; $5 /class;
  Coaches:  Sarah Nguyen & Maryn,
  Questions: Sarah (608) 663-0721 gribbler25@yahoo.com
  A parent-child drop in class for toddlers/parent(s) to experience tai chi postures & exercises in a fun “circle time” atmosphere & for parents to have the opportunity to share thoughts on mindful parenting. Short readings from The Parent’s Tao Te Ching provided.  Parents & toddlers ages 2-4.
• BaGua QiGong For Health & Longevity
  Wednesday 5:30 to 7 pm; Coach: James Sauer
  A moving qigong, form/postures often in a circular fashion.
  Continuing Intermediate/Advanced Level.
• Zen Based Meditation and Contemplative Inquiry
  Evening; 2nd Sunday & 4th Thurs of month; Contact Suzanne Kilkus at 239-9122
• Range of Motion, T’ai Chi Fundamentals
  Tuesday 9:30 to 11:00 am; Contact Sarah Watts at 244-9424

WEEKEND INTENSIVE

• Neigong – the Internal Foundation of Taijiquan
  Saturday Oct 23; 1:00 to 4:00 pm; fee $15; Don Coleman
  At Madison Daoguan,we practice neigong in meditation posture. Neigong uses ordinary inhaled air that is circulated throughout the body by the mind and the movement of the internal organs. Tranquility of spirit is a key aspect of practice. The word neigong is made up of nei (inner, within, inside) and gong (skill). In this workshop we will teach participants the breathing methods and use of the mind to practice neigong. We hope you can participate as this practice can enhance not just taijiquan practice but your general health.

For more Info: Kathryn Coleman 251-4726 or email,