Healthy Movement: Tai Chi & Liangong
The following three courses are suitable for everyone regardless of age, gender and even physical condition. No previous experience is necessary.
Liangong Series 1: Stress, Strains & Sprains - 4 Week Session
Liangong is a gentle exercise system designed to improve movement, reduce stiffness, and help relieve common aches and pains. Developed in China in the 1970s by orthopedic physician and martial arts master Dr. Zhuang, Liangong combines principles of orthopedic care, sports medicine, and traditional Chinese exercise.
This class introduces the first series of 18 simple, purposeful exercises that focus on areas where many people experience everyday discomfort, including the neck, shoulders, back, hips, knees, legs, and feet.
The exercises are divided into three groups:
- Exercises 1–6: Help relieve stiffness and discomfort in the neck and shoulders
- Exercises 7–12: Focus on the back and waist
- Exercises 13–18: Support the hips, legs, knees, and feet
Whether your discomfort comes from everyday activities, repetitive movement, past injuries, or simply getting older, Liangong offers a gentle way to keep your body moving and support flexibility and overall well-being.
Liangong Series 2: Joints & Internal Organs - 4 Week Session
Liangong Series 2 builds on the gentle movements of Series 1, with a greater focus on joint health, tendons, connective tissue, and overall body function. Through a combination of purposeful exercise and self-massage techniques, this series is designed to improve mobility, ease stiffness and discomfort, and support overall well-being.
The class introduces 18 exercises divided into three groups:
- Exercises 1–6: Focus on improving movement and comfort in the joints of the arms and legs
- Exercises 7–12: Target the muscles and tendons and may help with common overuse discomfort, such as tendon irritation and tennis elbow
- Exercises 13–18: Use gentle movement and self-massage to promote relaxation, circulation, and general wellness
While Series 1 focuses primarily on common aches and pains in areas such as the neck, shoulders, back, hips, legs, and feet, Series 2 takes the practice a step further by focusing on the joints, tendons, and whole-body wellness.
This class is a great next step for those familiar with Liangong Series 1 or anyone interested in gentle exercise to support mobility, flexibility, and overall well-being.
Tai Chi Quan - 8 Week Session
Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing form of exercise that combines slow, controlled movements with relaxation and focused breathing. Rooted in traditional Chinese practices, Tai Chi can help reduce stress while improving balance, flexibility, coordination, and core strength.
In this class, participants will explore a variety of Tai Chi practices, including:
- Standing meditation to encourage relaxation, calm, and body awareness
- Qi Gong exercises to support strength, balance, and flexibility
- Wu Style Tai Chi forms featuring slow, graceful sequences of movement
With its low-impact, adaptable movements, Tai Chi offers a welcoming way to stay active while supporting both physical and mental well-being.
Suitable for a wide range of ages, abilities, and fitness levels. No previous Tai Chi experience is necessary.
Instructor: Vinny Candela
Website: Brookfield Tai Chi