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Upcoming Workshops
Saturday, May 22, 1PM - 3PM EST
Our May community workshop is on the Ba Fa Wu Bu (Eight Methods Five Steps) form taught by Shifu Shirley Chock. This is a new form designed for small spaces and introduces the eight energies of Tai Chi: peng (expansion/ward off), lu (rollback), ji (press), an (push), cai (pluck), lie (split), zhou (elbow strike), kao (shoulder strike). Subscribe to our Patreon for the workshop link and access the recordings of all our workshop videos.
Our May community workshop is on the Ba Fa Wu Bu (Eight Methods Five Steps) form taught by Shifu Shirley Chock. This is a new form designed for small spaces and introduces the eight energies of Tai Chi: peng (expansion/ward off), lu (rollback), ji (press), an (push), cai (pluck), lie (split), zhou (elbow strike), kao (shoulder strike). Subscribe to our Patreon for the workshop link and access the recordings of all our workshop videos.
Previous Workshops
Saturday, April 17, 1PM - 3PM EST
Our April community workshop is on Twelve Dynamics taught by Shifu Jonas Karosas. Twelve Dynamics is a Tai Chi training system developed by Capitol Sports University professor Dr. Changnian (William) Zhang. It includes twelve movements designed to provide maximum mobility in your spine to increase your flexibility and range of motion and increase your martial arts ability. These monthly workshops are held the 2nd to last Saturday of every month and are part of our Patreon benefits at the $10/month level and up. To join this and future workshops and access the workshop video, sign up for our Patreon: www.patreon.com/AipingTaiChi
Our April community workshop is on Twelve Dynamics taught by Shifu Jonas Karosas. Twelve Dynamics is a Tai Chi training system developed by Capitol Sports University professor Dr. Changnian (William) Zhang. It includes twelve movements designed to provide maximum mobility in your spine to increase your flexibility and range of motion and increase your martial arts ability. These monthly workshops are held the 2nd to last Saturday of every month and are part of our Patreon benefits at the $10/month level and up. To join this and future workshops and access the workshop video, sign up for our Patreon: www.patreon.com/AipingTaiChi
Saturday, March 20, 1PM - 3PM EST
Our March community workshop builds on February's Silk Reeling workshop and will explore where silk reeling applies to Yang Style Tai Chi. We'll deep dive into some of the movements in both 24 Form and 108 Form. This workshop is taught by Shifu Shirley Chock. These monthly workshops are held the 2nd to last Saturday of every month and are part of our Patreon benefits at the $10/month level and up. To join this and future workshops and access the workshop video, sign up for our Patreon: www.patreon.com/AipingTaiChi
Our March community workshop builds on February's Silk Reeling workshop and will explore where silk reeling applies to Yang Style Tai Chi. We'll deep dive into some of the movements in both 24 Form and 108 Form. This workshop is taught by Shifu Shirley Chock. These monthly workshops are held the 2nd to last Saturday of every month and are part of our Patreon benefits at the $10/month level and up. To join this and future workshops and access the workshop video, sign up for our Patreon: www.patreon.com/AipingTaiChi
Saturday, February 20, 1PM - 3PM EST
Our February Community Monthly Zoom Workshop was on Saturday, February 20 and was on Silk Reeling taught by Shifu Bob Shannon. These monthly workshops are held the 2nd to last Saturday of every month and are part of our Patreon benefits at the $10/month level and up. To join this and future workshops and access the workshop video, sign up for our Patreon: www.patreon.com/AipingTaiChi
“Store the jin (internal strength) like drawing a bow. Mobilize the jin like pulling silk from a cocoon. Release the jin like releasing the arrow.” -from the Tai Chi Classics
In order to pull out silk from a cocoon, the action must be smooth and continuous. This silk reeling energy is highly important in all styles of tai chi. It is prominently emphasized in Chen style but is fundamental in all styles. Silk reeling exercises enable you to feel the circles within your body and the spiraling power of tai chi. This workshop will deepen your understanding of tai chi by learning to move with your whole body together, feeling the continuous spiraling power of tai chi.
Our February Community Monthly Zoom Workshop was on Saturday, February 20 and was on Silk Reeling taught by Shifu Bob Shannon. These monthly workshops are held the 2nd to last Saturday of every month and are part of our Patreon benefits at the $10/month level and up. To join this and future workshops and access the workshop video, sign up for our Patreon: www.patreon.com/AipingTaiChi
“Store the jin (internal strength) like drawing a bow. Mobilize the jin like pulling silk from a cocoon. Release the jin like releasing the arrow.” -from the Tai Chi Classics
In order to pull out silk from a cocoon, the action must be smooth and continuous. This silk reeling energy is highly important in all styles of tai chi. It is prominently emphasized in Chen style but is fundamental in all styles. Silk reeling exercises enable you to feel the circles within your body and the spiraling power of tai chi. This workshop will deepen your understanding of tai chi by learning to move with your whole body together, feeling the continuous spiraling power of tai chi.
Join us Saturday, June 13 at 1:00PM for a live online group Tai Chi class with Shifu Shirley and Shifu Jonas. This class is an opportunity for us to see students practicing their movements for individualized corrections. After the class, we will hang out in an online Happy Hour.
These online group classes will be held once a month. They are included as a free subscriber benefit for all Tier 2 and Tier 3 subscribers to our live streaming channel: twitch.tv/aipingtaichi. Meeting link is posted in the private subscriber-only section of our Discord server.
This class is also available to all others as a paid class for $10. Payment method can be made in two ways:
1) $10 donation to our Twitch channel donation page, with the message "June 13 class";
2) $10 payment to our Venmo account: @aipingtaichi with the message "June 13 class"
Once payment is received, the meeting link will be emailed to you.
These online group classes will be held once a month. They are included as a free subscriber benefit for all Tier 2 and Tier 3 subscribers to our live streaming channel: twitch.tv/aipingtaichi. Meeting link is posted in the private subscriber-only section of our Discord server.
This class is also available to all others as a paid class for $10. Payment method can be made in two ways:
1) $10 donation to our Twitch channel donation page, with the message "June 13 class";
2) $10 payment to our Venmo account: @aipingtaichi with the message "June 13 class"
Once payment is received, the meeting link will be emailed to you.
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Saturday, February 8: Lunarfest
Lunarfest is a celebration of the Lunar New Year and Chinese culture, offering arts and cultural programs for adults and children throughout the city of New Haven and at Yale. Check out the full schedule of events for the day. |
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Aiping Tai Chi Center at Lunarfest
We are proud sponsors of Lunarfest. March with our school in the 10AM parade down Whitney Ave! If you are going to march in the parade, meet us at 9AM inside the New Haven Free Public Library at 133 Elm Street in New Haven for a free breakfast for parade marchers. Email us to let us know you will be marching in the parade with us.
Join us from 1PM - 2PM in the New Haven Museum (114 Whitney Avenue) for Tai Chi and Health Qigong demonstrations and mini workshops.
We are proud sponsors of Lunarfest. March with our school in the 10AM parade down Whitney Ave! If you are going to march in the parade, meet us at 9AM inside the New Haven Free Public Library at 133 Elm Street in New Haven for a free breakfast for parade marchers. Email us to let us know you will be marching in the parade with us.
Join us from 1PM - 2PM in the New Haven Museum (114 Whitney Avenue) for Tai Chi and Health Qigong demonstrations and mini workshops.
January 12: Twelve Dynamics with Shifu Jonas Karosas
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Learn the Twelve Dynamics Tai Chi training system that will greatly increase your spine's strength and flexibility. Twelve Dynamics is a Tai Chi training system developed by Capitol Sports University professor Dr. Changnian (William) Zhang. It includes twelve movements designed to provide maximum mobility in your spine to increase your flexibility and range of motion. The Twelve Dynamics system can be practiced to increase your core strength and flexibility, as well as to increase your martial arts ability.
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This workshop will be focused on increasing strength and flexibility. Aiping Tai Chi Center's Shifu Jonas Karosas will lead participants in solo exercises as well as gentle two-person exercises. We will not work on applications in this workshop. This workshop will be appropriate for both beginner and advanced students of all ages and abilities.
When: Sunday, January 12, 1pm - 3pm
Where: Aiping Tai Chi Center, 518 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT
Cost: $40
Where: Aiping Tai Chi Center, 518 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT
Cost: $40
Watch Professor Juan Jiang demonstrate Yi Jin Jing
October 20: Silk Reeling Workshop with Shifu Bob Shannon
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One of our most popular workshops is back by popular demand! Workshop is for beginner and advanced students of all styles. In order to pull out silk from a cocoon, the action must be smooth and continuous. This silk reeling energy is highly important in all styles of tai chi. It is prominently emphasized in Chen style but is fundamental in all styles. Silk reeling exercises enable you to feel the circles within your body and the spiraling power of tai chi. This workshop will deepen your understanding of tai chi by learning to move with your whole body together.
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When: Sunday, October 20, 1pm - 3pm
Where: Aiping Tai Chi Center, 518 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT
Cost: $40 Registered students of Aiping Tai Chi Center and their guests; $50 General admission
Where: Aiping Tai Chi Center, 518 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT
Cost: $40 Registered students of Aiping Tai Chi Center and their guests; $50 General admission
May 19, 2019 Philosophy and Fundamentals of Tai Chi with Grandmaster Aiping Cheng
Grandmaster Aiping Cheng returns to Connecticut May 14 - 20, 2019. She will give a workshop on the Philosophy and Fundamentals of Tai Chi on Sunday, May 19 from 1pm - 3pm. Grandmaster Aiping will provide valuable insight into the Chinese philosophies that are at the root of all Tai Chi styles and will show fundamentals that will help practitioners of all levels improve their Tai Chi. This workshop is designed to benefit beginners and advanced students.
When: Sunday, May 19, 1pm - 3pm
Where: Holiday Inn Express, 278 Old Gate Lane, Milford, CT
Cost: $45 advance sale, $55 at the door.
Register: Click here to register for the workshop
Immediately following the workshop, we will have a pot luck reception from 3pm - 4pm to celebrate Master Aiping's visit and Teacher's Appreciation Week. Please bring your favorite dish to share. You do not need to attend the workshop to attend the pot luck celebration.
When: Sunday, May 19, 1pm - 3pm
Where: Holiday Inn Express, 278 Old Gate Lane, Milford, CT
Cost: $45 advance sale, $55 at the door.
Register: Click here to register for the workshop
Immediately following the workshop, we will have a pot luck reception from 3pm - 4pm to celebrate Master Aiping's visit and Teacher's Appreciation Week. Please bring your favorite dish to share. You do not need to attend the workshop to attend the pot luck celebration.
New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Avenue, New Haven. 2nd Floor Ballroom
1:45pm - 2:15pm: Animal Qigong Demo and Workshop. A family friendly workshop where we will embody the spirit and movements of animals such as tiger, deer, bear,monkey, crane, rooster, and goose.
2:15pm - 3:00pm: Tai Chi Demo and Workshop. Let us show you this ancient Chinese martial art and wellness practice. No experience necessary, all are welcome to join us.
1:45pm - 2:15pm: Animal Qigong Demo and Workshop. A family friendly workshop where we will embody the spirit and movements of animals such as tiger, deer, bear,monkey, crane, rooster, and goose.
2:15pm - 3:00pm: Tai Chi Demo and Workshop. Let us show you this ancient Chinese martial art and wellness practice. No experience necessary, all are welcome to join us.
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Sunday, October 14, 2018, 1pm - 4pm
Sunday Workshop Series Twelve Dynamics Instructor: Dr. Changnian (William) Zhang Cost: $60; $45 for current registered students of Aiping Tai Chi Center Our monthly Sunday 3-hour workshop series is open to anyone interested in delving deep into tai chi fundamentals. Beginning students can jump start their tai chi study by gaining familiarity of important fundamental concepts. Advanced students can improve their tai chi by deepening their understanding of tai chi principles. |
Dr. Changnian (William) Zhang, PhD is an Associate Professor at Capitol University of Physical Education and Sports in Beijing, China. Dr. Zhang is also the Vice leader of Chinese Tai Chi Association of Rehabilitation in China and Vice Dean of Department of Martial Arts Training and International Promotion, Confucius Institute Headquarter, China. Dr. Zhang has a master's degree in Sports Sociology from Beijing Sport University and PhD in Chinese Martial Arts from Soo Chow University.
Dr. Zhang is creator of tai chi training system "Twelve Hua-Fa" (Hua: to resolve, Fa: to attack) by integrating the philosophy of ancient and modern Chinese martial arts as well as martial arts from the world. |
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Sunday, August 12, 2018, 1pm - 4pm
Sunday Workshop Series Twelve Dynamics Instructor: Dr. Changnian (William) Zhang Cost: $60; $45 for current registered students of Aiping Tai Chi Center Our monthly Sunday 3-hour workshop series is open to anyone interested in delving deep into tai chi fundamentals. Beginning students can jump start their tai chi study by gaining familiarity of important fundamental concepts. Advanced students can improve their tai chi by deepening their understanding of tai chi principles. |
Dr. Changnian (William) Zhang, PhD is Associate Professor at Capitol University of Physical Education and Sports in Beijing. Dr. Zhang is also the Vice leader of Chinese Tai Chi Association of Rehabilitation in China and Vice Dean of Department of Martial Arts Training and International Promotion, Confucius Institute Headquarter, China. Dr. Zhang is the representative inheritor of Hulei Tai Chi, and creator of the tai chi training system "Twelve Dynamics".
Reviewing various styles of Tai Chi routines, Dr. Zhang found that a common feature among all schools of Tai Chi: both external and internal of our body movements follow trajectories of circles, which are carried in three dimensions of space. If we divide the actions of Tai Chi into different dimensions, there will be vertical, frontal, and horizontal movements. There are a total of twelve actions in three dimensions, thus the "Twelve Dynamics". |
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Sunday, June 10, 2018, 1pm - 4pm
Sunday Workshop Series Principle: Peng (Expansive Elastic Energy) Instructor: Shifu Bob Shannon Cost: $60; $45 for current registered students of Aiping Tai Chi Center Our monthly Sunday 3-hour workshop series is open to anyone interested in delving deep into tai chi fundamentals. Beginning students can jump start their tai chi study by gaining familiarity of important fundamental concepts. Advanced students can improve their tai chi by deepening their understanding of tai chi principles. |
For those who wish to study tai chi for the internal martial art, one must understand peng energy and exhibit peng in one’s movements. Of the eight energies in tai chi: peng, lu, ji, an, cai, lie, zhou, kao, peng is considered the most important energy and should be ever present in tai chi movements. Peng energy enables you to be strong while staying soft and loose, without exerting muscular tension. This workshop will begin with exercises to practice bringing the expansive inflation of peng in our own movements. The workshop will continue with partner exercises to practice peng when gentle external force is applied.
Click here to watch a video of Grandmaster Aiping Cheg demonstrating the power of peng energy. |
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Sunday, May 6, 2018, 1pm - 4pm
Sunday Workshop Series Intensive: Qigong Instructor: Shifu Shirley Chock Cost: $60; $45 for current registered students of Aiping Tai Chi Center Our monthly Sunday 3-hour workshop series is open to anyone interested in delving deep into tai chi fundamentals. Beginning students can jump start their tai chi study by gaining familiarity of important fundamental concepts. Advanced students can improve their tai chi by deepening their understanding of tai chi principles. |
Qigong (pronounced CHē -ˈɡôNG) is a gentle exercise system developed in ancient China thousands of years ago utilizing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles. Gentle stretching and breathing exercises are coordinated with the body in standing, sitting, or moving postures to encourage circulation and nourish vital internal organs.
This workshop will be an intensive study on two of the most popular qigong exercises: Ba Duan Jin (Eight Section Brocade) and Wu Qin Xi (Five Animals). Both exercises do not require a high level of physical fitness to perform and focus on improving health and vitality. The workshop will not only teach the qigong movements but explain the purpose of each movement and how it improves our body’s functioning. |
World Tai Chi Day at Yale University
Saturday, April 28 2018, 10am - 2pm
Luce Hall Green, 34 Hillhouse Avenue, New Haven, CT
Saturday, April 28 2018, 10am - 2pm
Luce Hall Green, 34 Hillhouse Avenue, New Haven, CT
Event Details: www.yalechina.org/events/event/1061
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Sunday, April 8, 1pm - 4pm
Sunday Workshop Series Principle: Relaxation and Body Alignment Instructor: Shifu Jonas Karosas Cost: $60; $45 for current registered students of Aiping Tai Chi Center Our monthly Sunday 3-hour workshop series is open to anyone interested in delving deep into tai chi fundamentals. Beginning students can jump start their tai chi study by gaining familiarity of important fundamental concepts. Advanced students can improve their tai chi by deepening their understanding of tai chi principles. |
“Pay attention to the yao (waist/core) at all times; Completely relax the abdomen and the qi (breath/life energy) rises up. When the coccyx is straight, the shen (spirit) goes through the headtop. To make the whole body light and agile, suspend the headtop.”
-from the Tai Chi Classics In tai chi, one must relax the whole body, yet one must maintain proper body alignment. These two tai chi principles seem at odds with each other. This workshop is devoted to listening to our internal bodies through sitting and standing meditation, utilizing both tai chi and yoga techniques. We will release our body’s tension and feel our bodies settle into proper alignment through relaxation. After learning how to listen and release tension during meditation, we will learn how to listen and release the tension during movement. |
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Sunday, March 11, 2018, 1pm - 4pm
Sunday Workshop Series Technique: Silk Reeling Instructor: Shifu Bob Shannon Our monthly Sunday 3-hour workshop series is open to anyone interested in delving deep into tai chi fundamentals. Beginning students can jump start their tai chi study by gaining familiarity of important fundamental concepts. Advanced students can improve their tai chi by deepening their understanding of tai chi principles. |
About Silk Reeling
“Store the jin (internal strength) like drawing a bow. Mobilize the jin like pulling silk from a cocoon. Release the jin like releasing the arrow.” -from the Tai Chi Classics In order to pull out silk from a cocoon, the action must be smooth and continuous. This silk reeling energy is highly important in all styles of tai chi. It is prominently emphasized in Chen style but is fundamental in all styles. Silk reeling exercises enable you to feel the circles within your body and the spiraling power of tai chi. This workshop will deepen your understanding of tai chi by learning to move with your whole body together, feeling the continuous spiraling power of tai chi. |
2:15pm - 2:40pm: Yang, Chen, and Sun Style Tai Chi Demonstrations by Aiping Tai Chi Center instructors and students. 2:40pm - 3:30pm: Tai Chi Workshop: An Art for All People. Tai Chi is an art that can be practiced by people of all ages and physical abilities. Find the right workshop for you. |
Saturday, February 17, 2018. Lunarfest is a day-long event offering arts and cultural programs for adults and children of all ages in celebration of the Lunar New Year, kicking off with the Lion Dance down Whitney Avenue! This year, the theme of the festival is "People-to-People."
Click here to see event schedule. New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Avenue
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Workshop Descriptions
Chen Style Tai Chi: Suitable for people who are in strong physical condition and are interested in learning tai chi for the martial arts. Chen Style stances are lower to the ground.
Yang Style Tai Chi: Suitable for most people who are able to engage in moderate physical activity. Yang style stances can be high or low to the ground, depending on the person's physical ability.
Sun Style Tai Chi: Suitable for all people. Sun style stances are high off the ground and easier to perform by people with strength and balance weaknesses.
Chen Style Tai Chi: Suitable for people who are in strong physical condition and are interested in learning tai chi for the martial arts. Chen Style stances are lower to the ground.
Yang Style Tai Chi: Suitable for most people who are able to engage in moderate physical activity. Yang style stances can be high or low to the ground, depending on the person's physical ability.
Sun Style Tai Chi: Suitable for all people. Sun style stances are high off the ground and easier to perform by people with strength and balance weaknesses.
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Symposium of Medical Qigong, Tai Chi & Eastern Medicine
June 23 - 30, 2017 Eastover Estate and Retreats 430 East Street, Lenox, MA |
Grandmaster Aiping Cheng gave tai chi workshops at the Symposium of Medical Qigong Tai Chi & Eastern Medicine held at Eastover Estate and Retreat. Internationally reknowned leaders in Eastern philosophy and practice led deep dives into the wisdom of the ancient healing traditions of the East and discussed practical modern applications of powerful practices like Qigong and Tai chi.
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2017 Lunarfest Tai Chi Workshop
Tai Chi Lineages Across Different Regions in China Saturday, February 4, 2017 Luce Hall, Yale University 34 Hillhouse Avenue, New Have, CT |
The Aiping Tai Chi Center presented a tai chi demonstration and workshop featuring different tai chi lineages across China for the 2017 Lunarfest. Lunarfest is sponsored by the Yale-China Association, Yale University Council for East Asian Studies, and New Haven Museum.
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2016 World Tai Chi and Qigong Day Workshops
Saturday, April 30, 2016 Milford Green, Broad St, Milford, CT |
The Aiping Tai Chi Center participated in the 2016 Milford World Tai Chi and Qigong Day event with demonstrations and free tai chi workshops open to the public. Shirley Chock and Jonas Karosas taught Yang style tai chi workshops. Bob Shannon taught Chen style tai chi workshops.
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2015 World Tai Chi and Qigong Day Workshops
Saturday, April 25, 2015 Milford Green, Broad St, Milford CT |
The Aiping Tai Chi Center participated in the 2015 Milford World Tai Chi and Qigong Day event with demonstrations and free workshops. Marty Reichgut taught Intro to Tai Chi, Shirley Chock taught Tai Chi Sword, and Bob Shannon taught Chen stye tai chi.
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The Fundamentals and Application of Tai Chi in Everyday Life
Saturday, December 14, 2014 |
Grandmaster Aiping Cheng and her instructors Shirley Chock and Marty Reichgut lectured on the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of tai chi from both the Eastern and Western points of view. Participants had the opportunity to take a Intro to Tai Chi class or participate in Push Hands sensing exercises. The workshop was free and open to the public.
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