Tai Chi in the Park (Tarnhill Park) – Through Jay – In-Person Class
June 7 @ 9:00 am – August 23 @ 11:00 am
Class Description:
One Tai Chi class, three open hand forms – all for the same price! In this class we will practice the Yang Style Long Form, the Yang Style Short Form, and the Yang 24-Form! Tai Chi in the Park is about flexibility. Join us for the entire two hours, or only for part of it (same price either way). If you don’t know one of the forms, this is your chance to try it. We will practice Tai Chi Ruler, the Eight Brocades, Short & Long Yi Jin Jing, Tai Chi walking, as well as the forms. Classes are on the softball field infield or on grass. Shade is limited, so bring water and dress for the weather. In the event of (heavy) rain, class may be held virtually on Zoom.
Instructor Biographies:
Mark Haerle:
Mark began studying Tai Ji Quan and Yi Quan in 2004. He is a student of Grand Master Fong Ha, a distinguished practitioner of Tai Ji Quan and Yi Quan. Mark was certified to teach by Grand Master Fong Ha in 2012. Mark has studied the traditional Yang style forms including the Long Form (108 moves), saber form and sword form.
Jay Soderberg:
Jay Soderberg has been studying Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong since 2006. He has studied several Yang style forms during this time, including the traditional Long Form (108 moves), the 24-Form, and Chen Man Ching’s 37-Form. He has studied with Grand Master Fong Ha—a widely respected Instructor living in Berkeley, CA—who teaches world-wide. Jay has been certified to teach Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan by Fong Ha since 2012. Since then, Jay has been assisting his teacher, Keith Root. Jay also began teaching in other communities in 2014 to help spread the benefits of Tai Chi Chuan. His experience with teaching Yang style includes form work, applications, push hands, saber, sword, meditation, Yiquan, and Qigong.
Cost:
Schedule
Class Dates: Saturdays, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, & 8/23/2024
Skip Dates: 7/5//2024
Registration Information
MAIL: 16235 9th Ave No, Plymouth, MN 55447 (via check)
PHONE: 763-221-0626
VIA CREDIT CARD:
Organizer:
Jay Soderberg
soderbergjay@northstar-taichi.com
I am interested in taking your Wednesday Virtual and the Saturday Tarnhill Park classes. My work schedule will not allow me to make it to every class. If I want to take the Wednesday class how early do I need to register prior to class? Is it possible to take the Saturday class at Tarnhill on a drop in bases? Respectfully, Kay
Hi Kay Marie,
Sorry about the delayed response, I was out of the country until yesterday. You can still register for the virtual class, which will begin on Wednesday, June 19th. I would need a day or so to send you the link for the ZOOM Meeting. Regarding the Saturday classes, yes, you could drop in and pay by the time. The cost would be $12/class on a drop in basis. You can register for the Virtual class here. And the Saturday morning class here (if you decide to register for the full session).
Is the Tai Chi in the Park a suitable class for a complete beginner?
Thank you
Hi Cathy,
To answer your question, yes. We have two teachers available, so the class can be split into a beginner group and an on-going group. If you want to register, you can do so here.