The Commons Brooklyn

Starting September 12, every Monday evening the Commons will offer classes in both Qigong and Taichi chuan. You can take just the qigong, starting at 6, or arrive at 7 for the taichi, or come for both. We have found an excellent teacher. Why not give it a try?

Qi Gong
6-6:45
Open to all levels this class is excellent for seniors and people with disabilities. These gentle stretching and breathing exercises have been proven to: Lower blood pressure, relieve pain from arthritis, regulate blood/sugar levels, improve balance and increase joint mobility.

For both healing and martial arts

Tai chi Chuan
7-8:30
An open class teaching the Yang Style short form as taught by Grandmaster William CC Chen.
Originally practiced as a martial art in China, tai chi chuan is an easy to learn, effective system of body movements practiced today by millions of people worldwide as part of their daily routine.

For those seeking health the practice of tai chi chuan has proven to benefit every major system of the body including muscular/skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, immune and nervous.

For martial artists and athletes training in tai chi chuan will result in greater speed, power, efficiency, balance and coordination.

Qigong (45 minutes): $15/session or $72 for six sessions ($12/session).
          Seniors $12/session or $60 for six ($10/session).
Tai Chi Chuan (an hour and a half): $20/class or $108 for six ($18/session).
Both (the whole two hours and fifteen minutes): very special pricing.
Classes taught by Sifu Calum Douglas-Reid
Sifu Calum Douglas-Reid began studying tai chi chuan in 1987 at the school of international Grandmaster William CC Chen and became an assistant instructor at the school in 1999. He received his full teaching certification and the title Sifu in 2002. Calum competes in national and international tournaments; in 2004 he received a gold medal at the prestigious Chung Hwa Cup in Taiwan. Sifu Douglas-Reid teaches at the school, at NY health clubs and gives private lessons. He holds workshops in the US and Europe.