Dragon Studios Courses
Tai Chi training is broken down into teaching the form itself, teaching form applications (through both applications practice and pushing hands training), and lessons in Tai Chi philosophy.
Our approach to Yoga involves teaching core Asanas (positions) and then building upon that core with optional Asana. Pranayama is taught with a core breathing technique and built upon with additional exercises.
The meditation that we teach is a combination of Taoist, Yogic, and Zen meditations.
Dragon Studios offers multiple course types. Courses not currently offered can be set up as private (individual or group) classes for those interested.
Students interested in gaining Taijiquan combat proficiency are encouraged to join and participate in one of our Dragon Studios Training Course study groups. This allows new students to interact and workout with advanced students. New students receive personal instruction in the Taijiquan form and Hatha Yoga postures at the study group. Contact us for more details about the Study group sessions.
Adult Combined Taijiquan and Hatha Yoga (Dragon Studios Training Course) - age 16 or older (13-16yrs with special permission)
This course combines Yang Style 108-Movement Long form training and combat and health application training with Hatha Yoga training and meditation to provide the student with a complete system for Self Defense, Stress Management and Wellbeing.
Adult Taijiquan Course - age 16 or older (13-16yrs with special permission)
This course specializes in teaching Tai Chi philosophy and martial skill as students learn the Yang 108-Movement Long Form. Applications of the form for both combat and health are taught.
Adult Hatha Yoga Course - age 16 or older (13-16yrs with special permission)
Discover a Hatha Yoga system that YOU can do! Unlike rigorous health club Yoga classes, or sweat-box-style "hot" Yoga classes, Dragon Studios specializes in "traditional" Yoga instruction --slow-paced and structured, to give you the core benefit without forcing you into difficult poses. Study Group session is broken into 4 parts: 1) joint warm-ups, 2) Hatha Yoga, 3) Pranayama, and 4) Nidra (deep relaxation). Please visit our Yoga pages for more details on our system and offerings.
Young Dragons - age 10-16 years (8-10 yrs with special permission)
This course encourages discipline and health while teaching essential self-defense techniques, Tai Chi philosophy, and the Yang 27-Movement Short Form, all geared specifically for children.