December 2006

“Once in a while, go into the field to smell the flowers, drink nectar, and dance with the butterflies. The year of Pig/Boar is a lesson in what the Chinese call Tao of Being instead of Doing.”

—Tai Chi Master Chungliang Al Huang
  The Chinese Book of Animal Powers

Dear Friends,

Best wishes for a peaceful holiday season! I hope this letter finds you in good health and prospering. Enclosed is the Winter 2007 Tai Chi Schedule.

This year I have had the good fortune to host my Tai Chi teacher Master Chungliang Al Huang here in Boulder. He teamed up with David Darling for a deeply moving and inspiring performance. Also, Chungliang has recently returned from his pilgrimage to China, and his energies have been revitalized and renewed.

In the spirit of Tai Chi, Chungliang’s key message is that the form is just a structure for us to use to support our personal practice. He wants us to respond to our individual chi flow. He doesn’t want us to get stuck in the form. The intent is to keep us present and keep the form alive and vibrant. I will be attending the February Teacher’s Training Program and will bring my learning back to you in the upcoming year.

I returned to teach at Women’s Fitness Camp at Snow Mountain Ranch last August. We practiced our Tai Chi outdoors every morning in the mountain meadow with a view of snow-capped peaks. The weather was beautiful. What a thrilling experience!

I encourage you to join me for a Tai Chi class and/or Jin Shin Jyutsu session (a technique to balance and harmonize the energies in the physical and emotional bodies) in the new year. These practices help us to develop sanctuary and inner stillness. There are a number of new class times and locations. I am looking forward to dancing Tai Chi with you in the coming year of the Boar/Pig, as we take time to wallow in the comforting warm mud and enjoy life’s pleasures. Happy Holidays!

Take Care,

An Ancient Chinese Proverb Says,
‘Keep a green tree in your heart, and perhaps the singing bird will come….’

Tai Chi will awaken your life force ~ chi energy ~ and harmonize your body, mind and spirit. It is a metaphor for life, a way of expressing your inner self, of coming back to your center, calming the clatter of your life.

Winter Offerings 2007:

Boulder Classes: 
Beginning T'ai Chi
1/15–3/5/07 Mondays, 7–8 PM, 6 weeks - $45/75 (Mem/Non) (No Class 2/19, 2/26)

3/19–4/23/07 Mondays, 7–8 PM, 6 weeks - $45/75 (Mem/Non)
Location: YMCA of Boulder, Mapleton Center, 2850 Mapleton Ave.
To Register, call: (303) 442-2778

1/4–2/15/07 Thursdays, 5:30–6:30 PM, 7 weeks - $42/52 (Residents/Non)
Location: East Boulder Recreation Center, 5660 Sioux Dr., Boulder, CO
To Register, call: (303) 441-4400

1/4–2/15/07 Thursdays, 12–1 PM, 7 weeks - $42/52 (Residents/Non)
Location: Iris Recreation Center, 3198 North Broadway, Boulder, CO
To Register, call: (303) 441-4400

1/9–2/20/07 Tuesdays, 12–1 PM, 7 weeks - $42/52 (Residents/Non)
Location: South Boulder Recreation Center, 1360 Gillaspie, Boulder, CO
To Register, call: (303) 441-4400

Continuing T'ai Chi
1/15–3/5/07 Mondays, 8–9 PM, 6 weeks - $45/75 (Members/Non)

3/19–4/23/07 Mondays, 8–9 PM, 6 weeks - $45/75 (Members/Non)
Location: YMCA of Boulder, Mapleton Center, 2850 Mapleton Ave.
To Register, call: (303) 442-2778

1/8–2/19/07 Mondays, 4–5 PM, 7 weeks - $42/52 (Residents/Non)
Location: East Boulder Recreation Center, 5660 Sioux Dr., Boulder, CO
To Register, call: (303) 441-4400

Expanding T'ai Chi
1/9–2/13/07 Tuesdays, 6–7 PM, 6 weeks - $100

3/6–4/10/07 Tuesdays, 6–7 PM, 6 weeks - $100
Location: Crossroads Garden, 1800 30th St, Suite 201
To Register, call: (303) 440-4004 (Register 1 week in advance for a $10 discount.)

Guided Relaxation
1/9–2/13/07 Tuesdays, 10:30–11 AM, 6 weeks - $36/42 (Residents/Non)
Location: East Boulder Senior Center, 5660 Sioux Dr., Boulder, CO
To Register, call: (303) 441-4150

Lafayette Class:  
1/11–2/15/07 Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 PM, 6 weeks - $45/75 (Members/Non)

3/8–4/12/07 Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 PM, 6 weeks - $45/75 (Members/Non)
Location: Arapahoe Center YMCA, 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette, CO
To Register, call: (303) 664-5455

Longmont Class:
1/8–2/12/07 Mondays, 9:15–10:15 AM, 5 wks - $35/40 (Res/Non) (No Class 1/15)

3/12–4/16/07 Mondays, 8:30–9:30 PM, 6 wks - $42/48 (Res/Non)

4/23–6/4/07 Mondays, 8:30–9:30 PM, 6 wks - $42/48 (Res/Non) (No Class 5/28)
Location: Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont, CO
To Register, call: (303) 651-8411

Denver Class:
1/10–2/14/07 Wednesdays, 6–7 PM, 6 weeks - $100

3/7–4/11/07 Wednesdays, 6–7 PM, 6 weeks - $100
Location: Washington Park United Church of Christ, 400 S. Williams St.
To Register, call: (303) 440-4004
(Register 1 week in advance for a $10 discount.)

Brighton Class:
1/6–2/10/07 Saturdays, 10:30–11:30 AM, 6 weeks - $36

3/10–4/28/07 Saturdays, 10:30–11:30 AM, 8 weeks - $48
Location: Brighton Parks & Recreation, 555 N. 11th Ave., Brighton, CO
To Register, call: (303) 655-2200

Cynthia has studied extensively in China and the U.S. and has been teaching for over 20 years. She also teaches stress reduction meditation techniques to persons with cardiac conditions at the HEART Program at the Colorado Cardiovascular Center.