About the Class
This class is designed to cultivate the flow of Qi (or Chi, vital energy) and enhance blood circulation through mindful movement, nuanced breath work, and guided visualizations. Through gentle, flowing movements, you’ll learn how to coordinate breaths with body's intentional movement and its internal energy (meridian) systems to boost overall health and vitality - each session helps improve mobility, ease physical discomfort, and support the body’s natural healing processes. You will learn and practice a set of traditional Chinese Qi Gong series (such as Eight Pieces of Brocade and Five Animal Frolics), and classic Tai Chi series (such as Yang-style 18 form Tai Chi Quan), and Qi Gong meditation (such as abdominal breathing and reverse breathing), and meridian based massage.
Join Lydie for Tai Chi on Fridays at 1:30PM starting on November 6!
Your Instructor(s)
Z Maria Wang
For Dr. Z Maria, Qi Gong and Tai Chi are living art forms that reconnect body, mind, and spirit. Her teaching weaves together the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Daoist and Buddhist philosophy, energy healing, with elements of Western yoga and fitness.
Lydie Barquet
Tai Chi has been a grounding and joyful part of Lydie’s life for over 15 years. She spent 8 years studying under the guidance of Dr. Ming Wu, earning her Associate Tai Chi Instructor certification in 2021 and Associate Qi Gong Instructor certification in 2025.