06/01/2026
TAI CHI at YG
Dear YOGA Gardeners,
We are so very excited to have the lovely Amanda Degener back for a summer session. She is bringing her love of Tai Chi and years of practice and knowledge to YG with two different options on Wednesdays:
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Beginning Tai Chi
Wednesdays / 7:10 - 8:10pm
Drop In or use your YG class pass
Starting June 3rd
Tai Chi is a simple traditional Chinese practice that uses inner strength or "Qi" to feel better. Learn the "form", which is a continuous sequence of postures practiced in a slow, gentle manner, to improve blood circulation, balance, and your overall health. Tai chi is like swimming in air and acts similar to meditation but first step is to learn the form. Instruction is designed for people of all ages and all physical abilities. No special clothes or mats are needed but please don’t wear your street shoes on the Yoga Garden’s clean floor.
Please feel free to drop-in or use your YOGA Garden class pass to attend this class.
Tai Chi 2 Play Session
Wednesdays / 6:00 - 7:00pm
To register please email YOGA Garden at [email protected]
Starting June 3rd
This is not a class but a gathering of more experienced players of the Yang family long form. We practice whatever the group wants to focus on.
AMANDA DEGENER - During my 10 trips to Asia to lecture, show my work and teach I have learned and continue to learn about traditional Asian cultures especially Chinese Medicine and Tai Chi. I taught tai chi at the Natural Step School for about 5 years and then studied with Dr. He and her proteges at the American Academy of Oriental Medicine in Roseville. I have over 25 years of teaching experience and have been practicing tai chi for about 15 years and teaching it for 9. I approach this martial art as a healing practice knowing it is fantastic for balance and holistic mental and physical well being. For me, Tai Chi connects me to a deeper purpose as a being in the world. It powerfully brings me to myself in ways that are part of my spiritual understanding.
In my other life I am an accomplished artist and hand papermaker often mentoring younger practioners.
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The History of Astrology:
Symbol, Meaning, and the Ancient World ✨
w/ Dr. ERIN MCFERSON of AlignWell Astrology
Tuesday, June 2nd
6:30pm-7:45pm
at YOGA Garden
In this month’s Astrology Series, we’ll explore the history of astrology through the Hellenistic tradition and discuss how astrology has been understood across time. Together we’ll reflect on symbolism, skepticism, and the role astrology continues to play in helping people make meaning of their lives and experiences.
This class is beginner friendly and open to both the astrology-curious and longtime students alike.
> > > > > Follow this link to sign up! https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/ee5486f9
