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YOGA with Diana
​​The classes are designed to improve flexibility, balance, and strength, and to foster relaxation in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Whether you've continued practicing or it's been a while since your last class, you're warmly invited to join us.
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Registration is now open, and space is limited.
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When: Tuesdays (6-Weeks)
Session begins: August 4th
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Instructor: Diana Kiesel
Location: 18 Red Spring Rd., Andover (inside Andover Fit Body Boot Camp)
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Register below for the 6 weeks or on a drop-in basis.
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If you know someone who has been thinking about trying yoga, feel free to share this email with them.
New students are always welcome!
Pushing Hands Workshop
With Jeff Pratt
FREE STYLE PUSH HANDS
MOTION AND EVOLUTION IN TAIJIQUAN
Learning how to apply Taijiquan deepens one's appreciation of the art. This workshop will highlight the principles of Free Style Push Hands. Free Style Push Hands is the synthesis of many principles in Taijiquan.
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Students will learn:
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Explore stationary and moving Tui Shou (Push Hands).
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Develop Na Jin (Controlling Techniques) and Chan Si Jin (Silk Reeling).
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Build a strong foundation.
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Explore Root (Dynamic Balance) and whole-body motion.
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Go beyond the choreography and incorporate other techniques to expand your repertoire.
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Some Tai Chi experience required.
Leading the workshop is Jeffrey Pratt, a recognized instructor with YMAA International. Mr. Pratt has been practicing Taijiquan since 1987. He has taught and competed in Taijiquan nationally and internationally. A National Champion and Grand Champion in Push Hands, he shares his love of the art and his experience with everyone in the workshop.
Kathy Yang Workshops
Kicking off this September!
We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Kathy Yang to Yang’s Andover
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Click here for all the details!
​Beginner's Tai Chi Course
Tai Chi (Taiji) is a gentle, low-impact exercise suitable for participants of any age and varying physical ability. It is a therapeutic exercise derived from Chinese martial arts, focusing on the circulation of Chi (Qi), or "life energy" found within all living things. Sometimes called "moving meditation," millions around the world practice it daily as a gentle stress-reducing exercise.
Some benefits of Tai Chi & Qigong include:
~ Reduced stress
~ Increased mobility, flexibility & balance
~ Increased energy & vitality
~ Improved general health
~ Relief from asthma symptoms, back pain, arthritis, high blood pressure, and more.
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Beginner's Tai Chi (First-time students ~ no prior experience needed):
​In your first 8-week session, you'll build a strong, comfortable foundation. You will:
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Learn gentle warm-ups and introductory Tai Chi Qigong movements to awaken energy and improve flow.
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Learn the essential basics and foundational movements that form the core of Tai Chi practice.
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Be introduced to Qigong to help you understand and feel Chi (Qi).
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Begin the beautiful Yang-style sequence by starting the First Part of the form (also called Part One in our Yang's 108 Style Long Form, which consists of three parts).
Classes are supportive and suitable for all ages and abilities, helping you feel more relaxed, balanced, and energized from week one.
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After completing your first 8-week session, the next phase (aka "Beyond") builds directly on what you've learned. You will:
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Review and refine everything covered in the initial 8 weeks to solidify your foundation.
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Continue progressing through the rest of Part One of the Tai Chi sequence to deepen your understanding and smoothness.
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Many students love the steady progression — each 8-week block helps you gain confidence, improve coordination, and experience the deeper benefits of Tai Chi & Qigong.
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We look forward to welcoming you to class!​​​​
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When: Sunday
Time: 9 to 10:15 AM
Session Length: 8 weeks
Next Session begins: August 2nd
Instructor: Alex Kiesel​​​​​
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When: Tuesday
Time: 6:30 to 7:45 PM
Session Length: 8 weeks
Next Session begins: September 22nd
Instructor: Hugh Conlon
Location: 18 Red Spring Rd., Andover (inside Andover Fit Body Boot Camp)
Tai Chi Continuation
This course may be suitable for those who have completed two or more 8-week Beginner sessions.
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To be covered:
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Complete Part One.
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Introduced beyond Part One.
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A deeper understanding of Tai Chi principles.
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Introduction to Pushing Hands*
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*Pushing Hands is an interactive form of Tai Chi where two practitioners work together to develop sensitivity, balance, and understanding of energy flow.
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Not sure if this course is for you? Please email Alex at YangsAndover@gmail.com.
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When: Mondays (8 weeks)
Time: 7 - 8:15 pm
Next Session begins: July 27th
Instructor: Paul Blake
When: Sundays (8 weeks)
Time: 10:30 - 11:45 am​​
​Next Session begins: September 13th
Instructor: Meg Holmes
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Location: 18 Red Spring Rd., Andover (inside Andover Fit Body Boot Camp)
"Taiji for Health"
at Andover Senior Center
(Robb Center)
Instructor: Meg Holmes
When: Tuesday mornings 9:15-10:15 am
For information and registration:
please call 978-623-8320
