Silkreeler

Instructor Malcolm Dean

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Instructor Linda Brown

Linda Brown began her study of Taijiquan in 1986, and became a student of Chen Style Hunyuan Taijiquan under Master Zhang Xuexin in 1992. Under Master Zhang's tutelage, she has received instruction in Hun Yuan Qigong, Chan Si Gong (Silk reeling exercises), the short Hun Yuan form (24), the Chen New Frame Yi Lu (83) and Er Lu (71) forms, 24 Cannon Fist, Taiji sword, and push hands.

Linda began teaching classes in the Napa Valley in 2002, at the recommendation of Master Zhang. Her classes are intended to introduce residents of the Napa Valley to the many health benefits of Taijiquan, including stimulation of the internal organs, strengthened nervous system, improved blood circulation, stress reduction, improved balance and coordination, enhanced immune system, better posture, improved focus and concentration, and increased flexibility and range of motion. Classes focus on the practice of Taiji as both a moving meditation and a martial art, based on the principles of harmony and balance (as symbolized by the Yin-Yang), yielding, softness, centeredness, slowness, balance, suppleness and rootedness.

In addition to her Taiji studies, Linda has been a long-time student of Ayengar yoga, and provided Tai Chi instruction to the Yoga Garden Dance Troupe during its 6 years of performance in the Bay Area. She has also taught introductory Taiji workshops at the Diablo Yoga Center and on behalf of the Women's Environmental Network. Linda is also co-founder and Vice President of Scientific Certification Systems, a third-party certification company specializing in environmental and food safety issues.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Classes are currently offered through three Napa venues, Tuesday through Friday:

Napa Valley College Community Education Program (free enrollment through college)

• Wednesday and Friday Mornings, Fuller Park, 7:15 - 8:15 am
• Thursday Evenings, NVC Community Education Center, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Exertec Fitness Center (both members or drop-ins welcome)

• Tuesday and Thursday Mornings, 10:45 am - noon.

Napa Department of Health and Human Services

• Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons, 12:15 - 1:15 lunchtime class.

In addition, a practice group meets regularly on Saturday mornings at Fuller Park.

For more details about class content, locations and schedules, please call 707-254-1001.

Instructor Kat Kroll

KAT KROLL has studied and taught taijiquan and qi-gong for over 25 years - the last seven years as a senior student of Master Zhang Xue Xin, learning Chen styles. Her classes emphasize health, tranquility and enjoyment and include chen style 24 and 48, silk-reeling spiral basics and qi-gong.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Mon, Fri. 8:00 - 9:30 A.M.

YMCA (on the roof) at l8th and Geary, San Francisco

Mon. 10 - 11:00 A.M.

Sutro Park - 48th ave. at Anza entrance, San Francisco

Wed. 11 - 12:30

Terra Linda Community Center

670 Del Ganado, Terra Linda

Wed. 2-3:30 P.M.

Margaret Todd Sr. Center

l560 Hill Road, Novato

For information call Kat at (4l5) 386-0243 or e-mail kat@thecity.sfsu.edu

Instructor Cheryl Yonker

Ongoing class meets Mondays and Fridays, 9:30am - 11:00am.

Goldern Gate Park, 9th Ave. entrance, Band-shell Concourse near Asian Art Musuem. New Students welcome.

Class begins with Hun Yuan Qigong (chi cultivation) and the fundamental Silk Reeling Exercises which were developed within the lineage of Chen Fa Ke (1887 - 1957), transmitted by Feng Zhiqiang and brought to this country from China by Zhang Xuexin. These exercises are used to open up all the major joints of the body and to develop spiraling power, as well as introduce the basic movement elements of the Chen Taiji forms. This is followed by practice of the 24 posture Hun Yuan form, movement by movement.

Cheryl Yonker is longtime practitioner of movement and an experienced educator. she has trained with Zhang Xuexin since 1991 and has received instruction in Hun Yuan Qigong, Chan Si Gong (Silk reeling exercises), the Chen New Frame Yi Lu (83) and Er Lu (71) forms, 24 Cannon Fist Taiji sword, and push hands. She began teaching in 1994 at the recommendation of Master Zhang.

Her teaching also reflects experience as a modern dancer (mentor, Lucas Hoving), a certified instructor of the bodymind work of Joseph Pilates, a student of Charlotte Selver's Sensory Awareness, Zen Buddhist practice and various somatic studies.

Please call for more information, class registration and additional class times: (415) 626-5367.