T’ai Chi Chih, a moving meditation, is one form of T’ai Chi practice. It’s 19 movements and one pose are easy to learn. The purpose of the movements is to circulate and balance the energy (or CHI) within the body, affecting body, mind, and spirit. This presentation will introduce you to the practice, guide you through preliminary movements, and provide you with practice resources. Movement activities can be completed while sitting or standing. This workshop will be held outside, with an inside space reserved in case of rain.
Kay Rydeen received her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Texas Woman’s University in 1982. The focus of her Master’s work was in dance and movement therapy. Following graduation, she fell in love with pediatric practice, thereafter working in pediatric community-based services and teaching at Eastern Kentucky University. Now retired from OT practice, she became an accredited teacher of T’ai Chi Chih. She is currently the Coordinator of the Minnesota T’ai Chi Chih Community.