Meditation Classes

Taoist Meditation

Three complementary disciplines are fundamental to one’s study of the internal arts: Tai Chi, Nei Kung, and Meditation. Each course of study has unique merit; practice of all three is essential for the attainment of a high level of internal development.

Through Taoist Meditation one learns how to conserve, transform and refine healing energy. One will be able to cope with stress; to reach one’s own potential, and to develop a peaceful mind. Happiness, peace and health start with the mind and body being in harmony. Long term consistent practice leads to insight into one’s nature and personal path.

The stretches and self-massage taught and practiced in Meditation Classes also contribute directly to one’s practice of the Tai Chi form. Grandmaster Chu’s technique of Taoist meditation is explained in his book, Chu Meditation.

Meditation I

A five-step meditation technique is taught for developing a quiet, empty mind. Class begins with stretching and a discussion of the Taoist vision of life and how to apply this vision to the everyday world. In class, students practice silent meditation and conclude with further discussion and self-massage.

Prerequisite: None. Ten-week course.

Meditation II

For the practitioner of meditation who has been through Meditation 1 and is sitting, daily, for 20-30 minutes, this course will help you to improve your meditation practice. Class will include in depth analysis of Taoist philosophy and additional breathing techniques to deepen meditative states.

Prerequisite: Meditation I. Ten-week course.