The Zen Center is offering a half-day Tai Chi intensive to help participants expand their knowledge and practice of this gentle martial arts form. Dr. Peter DeBlasio, Dr. Eric Berger's teacher, will be the guest teacher leading this class.
Tai chi is often described as ‘meditation in motion,’ but it might well be called ‘medication in motion.’ There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. And you can get started even if you aren't in top shape. 
Tai chi is often described as ‘meditation in motion,’ but it might well be called ‘medication in motion.’ There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. And you can get started even if you aren't in top shape.
About the Intensive
Activities will include warm up exercises, review of previously learned Chi Kung postures as well as instruction in new postures, practices for learning to contact and develop chi, prolonged push hands instruction/practice, question and answer periods, and further instruction in the Long Form.
In addition, the teacher will demonstrate several other Tai Chi forms for the class, allowing participants to see what they can learn as they progress in this art.
Details
- Enrollment is limited to those who have taken the Tai Chi course or who are currently enrolled in the course.
- As Tai Chi is best done with some foot support to avoid slipping, you will need light, indoor-only, non-scuffing, footwear. Outdoor shoes are not worn inside the Center, so it is important that whatever you bring is for indoor use only.
- A light vegetarian lunch will be provided. (Please do not bring food into the Zen Center.)
- Clothing should be comfortable and loose fitting.
Guest Instructor, Dr. Peter DeBlasio
For this year’s Tai Chi Intensive, we are fortunate to once again have Dr. Peter DeBlasio as our guest teacher.
Dr. DeBlasio has practiced martial arts for close to 50 years and studied Tai Chi with Masters Dong Zeng Chen and T.T. Liang.
Dr. DeBlasio has been teaching Tai Chi for decades and has a deep understanding of Tai Chi and Taoist principles. He is an expert in many forms of Tai Chi, including the Fast Set, Saber, and Sword, as well as in Push Hands. He is also a practicing ophthalmologist and jazz saxophonist.