Hidden Tai Chi
Silver Lake, Hollywood
1850 W Silver Lake Dr
At Van Pelt Pl
Los Angeles, California 90026
Silver Lake, Hollywood
1850 W Silver Lake Dr
At Van Pelt Pl
Los Angeles, California 90026
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Description
The Downtown Tai Chi Studio was founded in 2005 by Christopher Nelson. Originally housed in a downtown Los Angeles loft, it has since evolved into a series of classes all over the city. Classes are currently being held in in Silverlake, and Long Beach. It was renamed simply Hidden Tai Chi when classes stopped being held in downtown LA. The “Hidden” aspect in the name is a reference to the style of Tai Chi being taught: the Hidden Tradition of the Yang style of Tai Chi Chuan. It is also a reference to the research which started the Studio in the first place; the search for the underlying principles and values in Tai Chi Chuan that keep it relevant in our modern age.
The Studio is dedicated to the study of Tai Chi and the Taoist philosophy it’s based on. The goal is to bring the benefits of these ancient Chinese exercises to our busy lives, blending traditional knowledge with modern teaching methods.
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art and spiritual practice but it is currently taught as a form of low impact exercise and stress relief. Too often the ancient practices are watered down or skimmed over. But the real benefits of Tai Chi are revealed only after long training and a willingness to explore our inner world. Tai Chi is the physical embodiment of Taoist philosophy. It reveals the ebb and flow of the forces that shape our lives, both physical and spiritual.
At the Studio we cover all the bases. We study the self-defense aspect of this ancient martial art. We study breath, meditation and energy work. We talk about Taoist philosophy and how it is still relevant in our daily lives.
The classes cover the Hidden Tradition of the Yang Family style of Tai Chi Chuan, also known as the Michuan style ( “Michuan” is simply Hidden Tradition in Chinese). It is sometimes referred to as Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan.
The Michuan style is considered an older version of the popular Yang Style. It has retained it’s martial art roots, as well as the deep Taoist practices that are sometimes missing from modern Tai Chi classes. Many modern Tai Chi forms have been simplified in order to fit our modern schedule. The Michuan form has not. It requires a long but fulfilling practice to learn it’s many subtleties.
The Studio is dedicated to the study of Tai Chi and the Taoist philosophy it’s based on. The goal is to bring the benefits of these ancient Chinese exercises to our busy lives, blending traditional knowledge with modern teaching methods.
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art and spiritual practice but it is currently taught as a form of low impact exercise and stress relief. Too often the ancient practices are watered down or skimmed over. But the real benefits of Tai Chi are revealed only after long training and a willingness to explore our inner world. Tai Chi is the physical embodiment of Taoist philosophy. It reveals the ebb and flow of the forces that shape our lives, both physical and spiritual.
At the Studio we cover all the bases. We study the self-defense aspect of this ancient martial art. We study breath, meditation and energy work. We talk about Taoist philosophy and how it is still relevant in our daily lives.
The classes cover the Hidden Tradition of the Yang Family style of Tai Chi Chuan, also known as the Michuan style ( “Michuan” is simply Hidden Tradition in Chinese). It is sometimes referred to as Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan.
The Michuan style is considered an older version of the popular Yang Style. It has retained it’s martial art roots, as well as the deep Taoist practices that are sometimes missing from modern Tai Chi classes. Many modern Tai Chi forms have been simplified in order to fit our modern schedule. The Michuan form has not. It requires a long but fulfilling practice to learn it’s many subtleties.
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