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Learn to relax and exercise at the same time. Take time to slow down the busy world around you with this slow-moving, ancient Chinese martial art. Tai Chi is a great way to reduce stress, get healthy and improve your quality of life. It can simply be a form of exercise/relaxation or you can make it a lifetime of study/practice in an exercise of mind, body & spirit.

Bill Simpson has been practicing and studying Tai Chi Chuan for over 19 years and has been teaching for over 10 years. In 1996 Bill began studying with Master Ru Yu Wen who was the former Vice Secretary General of the International Tai Chi Association in Sichuan, China. Bill was fortunate to have had the invaluable experience to receive daily, one-on-one lessons in Tai Chi, Tai Chi Sword, Push Hands, Meditation, QiGong and Taoism for a over a year. Bill received a teacher certification as a 7th generation teacher of Yang style Tai Chi Chuan from Master Ru. He still attends Master Ru’s classes. To find out more about Master Ru please visit MasterRu.com

Bill is a gifted teacher and communicator. His teaching focuses more on the health benefits of Tai Chi more than the martial aspect. Bill demonstrates the martial applications for each of the movements in order to show the practical meaning behind the movements to help students get a better understanding. 

Bill teachers the beginner’s 24 Movement Yang Style Simplified Form; the Yang Style Long Form; Tai Chi for Seniors; Basic Push Hands; QiGong and Taoist Meditation. 

 

Bill offers group classes and private/semi-private instruction in the following:     

• 24 Movement Simplified Form (Yang Style)
• 108 Movement Yang Style Long Form
• Golden Tai Chi For Seniors
• Tai Chi For Bodyworkers
• Beginners Push Hands
• Six Goose QiGong
• Taoist Meditation

 Workshops

Intro To QiGong Workshop-Come and experience exercise and relaxation at the same time with the ancient Chinese art of QiGong!  Pronounced CHEE-Kong, Chinese for “Energy Work/Art”, QiGong is simply an umbrella term used to describe many types of exercises, healing modalities and meditation methods.  During our 5-hour workshop you will learn about various aspects of QiGong and walk away with a much greater understanding along with a feeling of vitality and relaxation. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a blanket, mat or cushion to sit on. Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m at the beautiful Elkins Estate in Elkins Park, PA. For more information or to register please call 215-264-8890 or visit SevaRetreat.com.

Tai Chi For Massage Therapists & Bodyworkers-Are you a massage therapist or bodyworker feeling the effects your work has on your body? Does your back, legs or arms get sore? Do you want to experience a smoother flow? Help your aching body and smooth out your flow by learning Tai Chi for Bodyworkers.  During this 5-hour workshop you will learn specific Tai Chi movements that will help you with your body mechanics; effective Breathing techniques; how to optimize your flow of Chi; Meditation and Self Massage (Do-In). Wear loose, comfortable clothing and get ready to find your Chi! Sunday, October 25th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m at the beautiful Elkins Estate in Elkins Park, PA. For more information or to register please call 215-264-8890 or visit SevaRetreat.com.