Tai Chi & Qigong Classes

All classes are held at at the Clubs at the Charles River Park, 10 Whittier Place, Boston, MA.

The Spring 2020 Session has been postponed as we practice social distancing.  We hope to see you again soon!

This class will focus learning the Cheng Man-Ching’s 37 Tai Chi short form, one of the most popular tai chi forms in the West.  The class is appropriate for students with some experience  with qigong/tai chi.

Tai chi is a Chinese martial art that employs slow intentional movements, coordinated with breathing and imagery, to strengthen and relax the physical body and mind. It enhances and balances the flow of internal energy (qi), resulting in improved health, personal development, and self-defense.

Not just for the fit and able-bodied, tai chi is also famous for its healing applications. Medical research suggests tai chi may have therapeutic benefits for:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Balance disorders
• Low bone density
• Arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
• Stress
• Attention deficit disorders
• Sleep disorders
• Depression

The class introduces students to Cheng Man-Ching’s 37-Movement Short Form, one of the most popular tai chi forms in the West. Emphasis is placed on proper structural alignment, relaxed and mindful movement, and efficient breathing.

Registration reflects $16 per class.

 

Refund Policy

Prepaid classes and absence(s) from classes are non-refundable.  We regret that we are unable to hold spaces in our classes unless payment in full has been received.  Please note: the Tuesday and Thursday classes are not interchangeable; please select the class/day of the week that you will be attending.

 

Directions

The Clubs at Charles River Park is located at the end of Storrow Drive and is adjacent to 6 and 8 Whittier Place, just past the “If you lived here you’d be home now” sign.

Direction to the main campus of MGH

Map of the MGH main campus

Directions to the Benson-Henry Institute, 151 Merrimac Street, 4^th Floor

 

The Spring 2020 Session has been postponed as we practice social distancing.  We hope to see you again soon!

Lunchtime Yoga

Mats provided.

Location : Benson-Henry Institute, 151 Merrimac Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA
Directions to the Benson-Henry Institute, 151 Merrimac Street, 4^th Floor 

 

Yoga After Work

Please bring a yoga mat.

Location : MGH East Garden Room
The East Garden Room is located on the basement level of the main building of Massachusetts General Hospital at 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA.  To access the room, please enter through the main entrance of the hospital and proceed past the information desk.  As you approach the Coffee Central café, please take the stairs on your right down to the lower level. The East Garden Room is adjacent to the stairs; its windows look out on the Bulfinch Lawn.
Direction to the main campus of MGH 
Map of the MGH main campus

 

Leadership

Laura Malloy, LICSW, C-IAYT is a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher and certified yoga therapist.  She serves as BHI’s Director of Yoga Programs and Co-Director of the Institute’s Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) program.

Contact : call 617-643-6054 or email sclough@partners.org

 

Refund Policy

Prepaid classes and absence(s) from classes are non-refundable and non-transferable.  We regret that we are unable to hold spaces in our classes unless payment in full has been received.