Tu Sun Tai Chi

Group & Individual Sessions Available

Revitalize your Mind, Body and Spirit

Welcome to Tu Sun Tai Chi, where we bring the timeless wisdom of Tai Chi to people of all ages and abilities. Our classes offer an enriching journey into the world of Yang Style Tai Chi, bridging ancient principles with contemporary health needs.

Whether you are a complete beginner or an intermediate practitioner, Tu Sun Tai Chi offers comprehensive training designed to calm the mind, energize the body, and rejuvenate the spirit. Our sessions begin with a series of warm-up exercises and light stretching, followed by the practice of the Yang Style Form. This style is characterized by its gentle, flowing movements and emphasis on deep, rhythmic breathing, which aids in stress reduction and promotes a feeling of well-being.

Over a 12-week course, you will learn the basic set of movements and understand the underlying principles of Tai Chi. Join us in our Tai Chi classes to experience the grounding energy of the Earth and the expansive consciousness of Heaven. Embrace this journey to holistic wellness and discover a unique blend of balance, health, and inner peace. All you need is comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and a desire to enhance your well-being. Let Tu Sun Tai Chi be your guiding light on this path to harmonious living.

Balance and Harmony

At Tu Sun Tai Chi, we believe that balance and harmony are not just concepts, but achievable states of being.

Named after the Mandarin words for Earth ("Tu") and Heaven ("Sun"), our classes aim to harmonize the physical and spiritual, creating a synergy of body and mind.

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"When I was beginning my career as a mental health counselor, my focus was mainly on diagnosis and treating the symptoms of depression, anxiety and addictions. With the new shift towards positive psychology and wellness, my focus has changed. I have dedicated myself to prevention, taking a more holistic approach to mental health, and helping people understand the importance of prevention. Practicing tai chi, qigong and mindfulness are now being recognized as the “third wave” of cognitive therapy, a way for people to avoid illnesses, find happiness, improve their health and increase the quality of their lives."

~ Dan Kimball
Certifed Black Belt Instructor

How do I learn Tai Chi?

Tai Chi is learned by practicing the basic movements for the hands, feet, waist, body as you complete the first set. Each class builds progressively on the skills, moves and stances discussed and demonstrated by the instructor. Tai Chi is practiced at a slow, even pace to develop leg strength and balance. The breath is regulated which helps you center and reduce stress.

What Benefits Come from Tai Chi?

Tai chi can increase flexibility, strengthen muscles and tendons, improve balance and posture as you go through each part of the choreographed set. The gentle movements will help you feel calmer, more balanced, and more energized. Many people report improvements in the symptoms of arthritis, high blood pressure and other health related illnesses. This combination of physical and mental activity works to harmonize the body, mind, body and spirit and promotes feelings of well being.

What should I Wear?

Clothing should be loose and allow for a range of motion. It is recommended that you wear shoes that have a flat sole, as most shoes with supports will alter your posture in the form.

About the Instructor

Dan has been practicing kung fu and tai chi for over 15 years, and has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong since 2016. Dan is a Certified Tai Chi Instructor of the traditional Yang Style Tai Chi, having studied with Sifu Franklin Wood for over 10 years. He continued his training at the 9 Dragons Kung Fu Academy learning Southern Style Kung Fu, Qigong and Wudang Tai Chi under Sifu Michael Kaneen and Simu Tamara Kaneen. Dan completed a purple belt in Hung Gar Kung Fu, and a black belt in the internal martial arts curriculum. He became a Certified Tai Chi Instructor in Wudang Tai Chi and the Qigong practices in 2020.

Tai Chi & Gigong Forms

Wudang Tai Chi
Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi
6 Healing Sounds Qigong
8 Pieces of Brocade Qigong
Wudang Tai Chi Sword
Tai Chi Fan Form
Standing Meditation

Dan enjoys practicing the following forms
Hung Gar Kung Fu
5 Brother Fighting Staff
Broadsword Form
Deer Antler Knives