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Tai Chi Thursdays start at the Galena ARC Sept. 2

GALENA, Ill. ˗ Experience the ancient practices of Tai Chi and Qigong at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday at the Galena Art & Recreation Center, 11084 U.S. Highway 20, Galena, Ill. Amy Alderman of Ài Tai Chi will lead Tai Chi Thursdays with basic moves training, a short form and mind/body skills. Classes will also continueContinue reading “Tai Chi Thursdays start at the Galena ARC Sept. 2”

Tips for first-timers

Hello everyone, I am looking forward to seeing you in upcoming classes on Tuesday nights at 5:30 p.m. CT! I am very excited to meet you, and to see returning students, friends and neighbors face to face at Turner Hall, 115 S. Bench Street, in Galena, Illinois. If you are interesting in Zooming in, pleaseContinue reading “Tips for first-timers”

Tai Chi Tuesdays set for July, August

GALENA, Ill. ˗ Experience the ancient practices of Tai Chi and Qigong at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday from July through August at Turner Hall, 115 S. Bench Street, Galena, Ill. Amy Alderman of Ài Tai Chi will lead Tai Chi Tuesdays with basic moves training, a short form and mind/body skills. “I welcomeContinue reading “Tai Chi Tuesdays set for July, August”

Qi Shi (The opening)

Grandmaster Jerry Trowbridge, a tall man who looks like he could easily walk through a brick wall and nonchalantly wipe the dust off his shoulders, nearly whispers these words in long, slow, soothing phrases at the Center of I Am in Dubuque, Iowa. “Now, stand with your knees bent. Do not lock your knees. PretendContinue reading “Qi Shi (The opening)”