This ancient exercise in which standing postures are practiced in a slow moving, relaxed manner cultivates tranquility and mental control and hence appreciation for each moment in time. Doing this gentle martial art increases energy and circulation, improves balance, strengthens the spine and internal organs, and promotes general life-long health. This is an introduction to the short form Yang style of t'ai-chi ch'uan as taught by Prof. Cheng Man-ch'ing. The beginner level, the first third, will be taught in both courses.
