What: Introduction to Qi Gong and Tai Chi

When: Tues and Fri mornings, 9am to 10am 
Where: Outdoor sites at Mobile Botanical Gardens
Instructor: Alla Zakharova
Cost: $80 - 8 sessions (students will receive a punch card)

This course will introduce you to the ancient concept of Qi, the life force that underlies the closely related practices of ancient Chinese martial arts (Tai Chi) and traditional medicine (Qi Gong). The course will focus on achieving better body alignment and balance, attaining relaxation through deep breathing exercises and reduction of stress through meditation in motion. The selected Qi Gong routines and breathing techniques are beneficial and suitable for all levels of physical fitness. Please, wear comfortable sports footwear and loose outfits that will not restrict your movements. Bring along your water bottles to stay hydrated. The class takes place outdoors twice a week, on Tuesdays and Friday at 9:00 am-10:00 am. We use a punch card system for this class and your card can be purchased online, or in the Gift Shop, or the MBG Office.

About our Instructor: Alla Zakharova is a retired academic with four advanced degrees in education, linguistics, and instructional design who has been practicing Tai Chi for the last twenty years. She studied Tai Chi 24 and 42 open hand forms, fan, sword and cane routines with Louisa Martin and Mart Burrow.