Our 2010 Summer SCHEDULE

Starts July 19

Calendar View: Class Schedule

YNDM is a member of Dane County Time Bank

Print: Summer Classes and Registration Form (.pdf)

YANGJIA MICHUAN TAIJIQUAN classes:

YMT INTRODUCTORY CLASSES

Cost: each class $10 unless noted otherwise

• July 19 Mon; 5:00 – 6:00 pm
  Intro to Taiji Cane; Kathryn Coleman
  Basic Exercises are great entry way into learning the Yangjia Michuan style of taijquan (t’ai chi). Class teaches breathing coordinated with movement to enhance the development of inner energy & peace of mind.
  
• July 19 Mon; 6:00 – 7:00 pm
  Intro to Tuishou (Push Hands); K. Coleman & Sue Berthouex
• July 21 & July 28 Wed; 5:30 – 6:30 pm
  Intro to Sword Cuts; Son Nguyen
• 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 INTENSIVE

• July 31 Sat; 1:00 to 3:30 pm
  Open to New Students; $15
  Taiji Fan; Kathryn Coleman
  A graceful & beautiful fan set. Open to students who have had some YMT experience or learned another taiji style.

YMT REVIEW CLASSES

Cost:   each class $10 unless noted otherwise

• July 13 & 20 Tues Morning; 6:30 to 7:30 am
• July 22 Thurs Eve; 6:30 – 7:30 pm
  Drop in Forms Practice; Terri Pellitteri; $5 Donation to Daoguan
• July 22 Thurs; 5:30 to 6:30 pm
  Wudang Sword Review; Son Nguyen
• July 26 Mon; 5:00 – 6:00 pm
  Taiji Cane Review; Kathryn Coleman
• 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

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
• Aug 4 Wed; 5:30 – 7:00 pm;
  Bagua Review; James Sauer
• Aug 11 Wed; 5:30 – 6:30 pm;
  Intro to Bagua; James Sauer
  A moving qigong, form/postures often in a circular fashion.
• 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

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