Events

Summer Events~

April Events~

Fall Workshop Series at Bowdoin College, Buck Center #301. Ken Ryan, Instructor. Stay tuned for upcoming workshops that will include Taiji Ball, Push Hands Drills, and Yang Style Fighting Set. Dates to be set soon. Contact: mainetaichi@comcast.net

Vinalhaven Retreat- September 10-12. This is the 5th annual retreat on Vinalhaven, a beautiful island located 1 hour by ferry from Rockland. The weekend includes group practice and plenty of time for schmoozing, walks, quarry-swimming and breathtaking scenery. The absence of formality heightens the tranquility. The weekend leaves removes any doubt that there is a strong relationship between universal & earth qi and our sense of wellbeing, come experience inspiration and quiet in perfect balance. Contact- mainetaichi@comcast.net.

Yi Xin Gong and Nine Dragon Baguazhang August 27-29. John Painter will be returning to New England, offering instruction in Nashua, NH, sponsored by Granite Dragon Arts. His teaching is always entertaining, substantial and science-based. There is usually a strong martial flavor to his workshops, but the principles he teaches are applicable to any internal practice. Find out more at his website, The Gompa.

Don Ethan Miller is returning to Full Circle Synergy on September 11th. He will be offering instruction on two-person Taijiquan- a specialty of his- and using creative training techniques. A skillful, articulate teacher, Don's workshops are known for quality and innovation. Contact Full Circle Synergy School of T'ai Chi Chuan for more information contact Full Circle- info@fullcirclesynergy.com.

Bowdoin College Peter Buck Center Open Recently opened, this beautiful new facility, located near the stone polar bear, is the home to our Taijiquan & Qigong classes and special events. Most events will be held in Room #301 located in the Wellness Center next to the Health Center on the 3rd floor- take the elevator to the 3rd floor and go to the end of the hall. Some events will take place in Room #213 located next to the Athletic Department- take the elevator to the 2nd floor and turn right as you exit the elevator.

Chen Family Style Taijiquan, mid-November, Hadley & Springfield, MA. Wang Hai Jun, Instructor. This is an excellent chance to study Chen Style with one of the top instructors in the world. Master Wang's accomplishments demonstrate exceptional training and skill, and his teaching style is generous, humble and tireless. For beginners and experienced players. Check out www.wanghaijun.com or contact Leslie Franks- chentaijiacademy@charter.net;

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 10:00 to 11:30 @ Bowdoin College. The WTCQD organization (Bill Douglas) sponsors this grass-roots event each year- practitioners around the world gather in their communities for a global celebration of Tai Chi & Qigong. Anyone interested is invited to attend and watch or participate. We will meet on the Campus Quad, weather permitting; in case of rain go to Sargent Gymnasium. Find out more at worldtaichiday.org. Or contact- mainetaichi@comcast.net.

T'ai Chi Gala, (Zhang San Feng Festival) June 3-5, 2011, Albany, NY. Started by Master Jou Tsung Hwa at his Taiji Farm in New York , the festival was originally the international gathering for teachers and students in this country. Since his death, his students have kept the festival alive and well, hosting prominent teachers from all over the world. The workshops are delightfully varied and rich with content. And John Painter's post-festival Baguazhang workshop offers in-depth practice the week following the festival. Contact t'aichigala.com.