Learn how to gather, condense and pack chi (energy) into the body at a hands-on workshop with Tai Chi expect David Cohen from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at Green Acres Center in Fairfax.
Cultivating chi provides the body with better relaxation and chi sensitivity for healing and martial arts application. Chi, which translates to "spirit" or "energy of life," is considered to be "the energy inherent in all things."
The workshop, which costs $30, is offered through the City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation Department. Students can sign up online via the City of Fairfax website (www.fairfaxva.gov/parksrec) or by calling 703-385-7858. Click here for a direct link for the class description and registration: https://apm.activecommunities.com/fairfaxcityrecdept/Activity_Search/adv-skills-tai-chi-workshop/7035
Cohen also teaches multiple Tai Chi classes for the city. One class, held at 5:45 p.m. Mondays, is for adults of all ages. Seniors are invited to take his class Friday mornings at the Green Acres Senior Center through the City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation Department.
For more information about Tai Chi, contact David Cohen at 703-638-0172 or getinshapewithdavid@gmail.com.
Cohen, an advanced health and fitness specialist, has been a personal trainer since 2005, with clients ranging in age from teens to senior citizens. He holds certifications for advanced health and fitness specialist and personal training through American Council on Exercise (A.C.E.). He has studied Tai Chi with Richard Clear and Mark Rasmus. He also is a certified chi healer and teaches Pilates and Tai Chi for the City of Fairfax.