Body &amp; Brain - Wyckoff

(2 reviews)

11.3 mi

New Jersey Tai Chi is not your average Tai Chi program. This is Tai Chi taught from the heart. Sifu…read moreHarry has dedicated his time and passion to learning and developing his craft. Harry is able to accommodate any learner and type of person from young to Elderly. There is no judgement at this school yet he strives for excellence among his students. If you want Tai Chi for health, this is the place for you. If you want to learn the martial aspects of the art, this place is for you. Don't skip over this school. It's a different approach to Tai Chi that you will not see every where and is in fact rare.

Now in my early 50's with aches in my knee caps and feet, I found getting old is not just as fun…read more As my new year resolution, I decided to try TaiChi, something I can practice for the rest of my active life. I chose New Jersey Tai Chi through a regional magazine, and I was delighted with its holistic approach to fitness, martial arts, and mind/body wellness. And my experience there did not disappoint. In the short time that I have been practicing with Harry, Paul, and others, I am learning not just the movements and breathing, but also leveraging the strength of my entire body. In addition to the physical movements, I am also learning to focus with my mind on the flow of energy and listening through Push Hands with my mind's eye. In every class, Harry demonstrates the application of those elegant moves into practical and powerful self-defense tactics. It's still too early to tell the full health benefits yet, but I feel more flexible, more at ease with my mind and body, and TaiChi is now a part of my exercise routine.

Honored to be recognized in our local community!

Training with Master Richard Clear

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Push Hands outside the Colosseum in Rome

Lisa Russell Healing Arts

9.4 mi

I was out at a friends house over the memorial day weekend, and one of the other guests was…read morepracticing what I now know to be Tai Chi. When I asked this guy about what he was doing he explained to me that he had been doing Tai Chi for many years and it helped with various body aches and his over health and well being. It was then I decided that this might be good for me and looked up classes in my area. I came across Lisa Russell Healing Arts and decided to enroll in her Tai Chi class. The class is offered in a room at the Pearl River United Methodist Church and is one hour in length. Lisa is a wonderful instructor with a calming presence and encourages each student to work at their own pace. Lisa explains the philosophy behind Tai Chi and how it will benefit each individual. Today (6/17) was my first class and it will definitely not be my last. There were 10 students in today's class which were apparently the same age as me. Some first timers and the rest more experienced. Today's class is every Monday at 9:30am but there are others on different weekdays at other locations and at other times. Low impact and high reward. Makes sense to me!

From the owner: Tai Chi, Qi Gong classes for health. Weekly live Zoom classes, In-person in Pearl River, NY &…read moreMontvale, NJ. Group and Private lessons. TCM health coach

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Tai Chi Montclair

4.0

11.9 mi

I have being attending Montclairs Tai chi class since Aug 18, its been a great experience since…read morereturning to martial arts, needed something less aggressive since I have gotten older. It has help with increase mobility and balance as well with mental preparation. For those looking for strick fighting forms, this not for you, you want to learn more then just fighting, health, control then this would help you. Strongly recommend it ,

From the owner: Teaches tai chi: The Yang Family Traditional Long Form 103 as well as the official sword and saber…read moreforms and pushhands.

Qigong Westchester

18.1 mi

Great affordable Taichi and Qigong classes. I've been dropping into the classes every now and then…read moreand I have to say the classes are high quality and fun. I would highly recommend the classes to anybody looking to improve their health or just a wonderful group of people to exercise together.

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Tai Chi USA

(4 reviews)

40.7 mi

TaiChiUSA is a great place to learn the health-supportive internal martial art of Tai Chi Chuan!…read moreThere are morning, evening and weekend classes, and a variety of patient, enthusiastic teachers to guide you. I've trained at TaiChiUSA for years, and it has made a significant improvement in my health and well-being.

Great trainers, very patient. good people to practice Taichi. Environment is relaxed. I started…read morerecently and enjoying it.

Besides classes we have special workshops.

Our school and the famous pink floor.

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Qigong to calm and re-energize

Seeking Tai Chi

(2 reviews)

37.5 mi

I have been studying martial arts for over fifty years and know a good instructor when I see one…read more Master Gang is among the very best I have known. It was always my plan to study tai chi when I became too old to effectively practice karate or aikido. When that day arrived, I began to visit and practice at various tai chi studios. Sadly, there are too many poorly trained instructors teaching tai chi and a few who have little patience or ability to teach the art to older persons. Happily, I found Master Gang and plan to remain his student indefinitely. He is classically trained with a deep understanding of the art of tai chi. His teaching method is detailed and precise but he is most accommodating to the physical challenges older students can pose. Indeed, he takes particular delight in helping a student deal with an infirmity. This is a rare quality found in only the best teachers. Even with my decades of studying martial arts, he frequently blows my mind with something new I had never even considered. I am learning so much from him! I try not to be one of those students who is always challenging the reason why something is done a certain way as opposed to what I was taught in another art. But when I do ask a question, he always is pleased to explain the purpose of a movement. His positive mindset is infectious. You can't go wrong choosing Master Gang as your instructor.

I've been studying Tai Chi for over a year with Dr. Gang Huang. I've learned so much and am…read morecontinually surprised to find how central this practice has become to my life. It's rare to find a teacher who is so dedicated, kind, and knowledgeable about the many benefits of Tai Chi, but Dr. Huang is also patient in helping us improve our practice at our own pace. With COVID-19 and social distancing, Dr. Huang has gone to great lengths to make our online classes as valuable as before without losing either the small class size or the individual attention of face-to-face sessions. I can't say enough good things about Seeking Tai Chi. It is easily the highlight of my week.

With Shifu (Master Yang Jun) and Shimu

Disciple Ceremony in Datong, China

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Practicing on Snow 2 (2017 Christmas in Seattle)

In Balance Tai Chi

39.9 mi

Excellent instruction by Sifu Dave. A great spot to unwind and relax after a hard day at work. A…read moreton of different tai chi forms to learn from some impressive martial arts lineage.

From the owner: The goal at In Balance is optimizing the benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong to the students goals of…read moremaintaining balance and flexibility. The healing elements of Qigong along with the meditative movements of Tai Chi create an all around sense of well being. The slow repetitive movements of the Tai Chi form help to keep the mind sharp while improving short and long term memory. The time to start healing and learning the benefits of chi is now.

Free Introductory Tai Chi or Qigong class - 845-803-1992

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Upper West Side Tai Chi

4.0

16.6 mi

I came to the class out of curiosity, and discovered that there are so many things about my body…read morethat I haven't observed - all the tensions, yes, but also flexibility.The teacher pays attention to the right alignment, supports the process and provides the right balance between staying focused on "serious" things and exploring the fun side. I felt like going home and reading more on the history of tai chi (yes, I am a book freak :)) And while on subway platform waiting for a train, I would catch myself practicing the form... Thank you!

From the owner: Tai Chi for Wellnessread more

Divine Light Meditation center

0.8 mi

if you are ready to discover your true self, join a class and see how Masha can guide you to meet…read moreyour soul! It has been a transformative experience thus far and continues to be so. highly recommend!

From the owner: Divine Light Meditation Center is an organization dedicated to a transformative experience that…read moreuses the ancient yogic wisdom and scientifically proven techniques to make divine Light available to all humankind. We dedicated to help people regardless of spiritual or religious background to reach higher state of consciousness, better health and wellbeing.

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Long Beach

4.1

(307 reviews)

38.0 mi

This is actually my first time visiting a beach in ny it was such a refreshing experience I…read morecouldn't have picked a better day the weather was perfectly breezy, making it ideal for a peaceful walk along the shoreWhat really stood out to me was how calm and uncrowded it felt. Coming from LA, where beaches are almost always packed this was such a nice change of scenery. The relaxed atmosphere made it easy to just slow down and enjoy my walk .I also loved seeing so many people biking along the boardwalk it definitely inspired me to bring my bike next time it was a simple but memorable experience, and I'm already looking forward to going back.

Long Beach is still my:…read more -Oasis -Home away from home -Quiet place for reflection -Cool down with the beautiful ocean water -Tropical breeze hitting me as I lay out on my beach towel -Meeting up with friends -" International cuisine": Thai at Cha Ba, Italian at Gino's, Cuban at Corazon de Cuba, Deli at Brand's and my all time fave fine American cuisine at Roc and Olive's - Three day weekend at an Air B and B - LIRR gets me here in one hour from Brooklyn - Sand that stretches for miles and miles - Finishing my... latest book, NY magazine, NYT crossword puzzle, work -Loving these lazy hazy days of summer - Escape from every major borough - No traffic noise - Get here by 9am and you will experience solitude especially on a week day Long Beach is MY beach!

Long Beach

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Long Beach

Lake Nanuet Pool

4.6

(9 reviews)

11.2 mi

This is a great municipal pool! Spacious and doesn't feel too crowded even on busy days & holiday…read moreweekends when you can hardly find parking (though the parking lot is quite large). There are a few picnic tables and grills on the lawn. No pool lounge chairs or towel service so bring your own chairs, picnic blankets, food/snacks and other accoutrements to enjoy a leisurely summer day. Facilities are clean and well-maintained. Very kids/toddler-friendly. The sizeable shallow end has several sprinklers/splash fountains for children to play in, and there are slides on both the kiddie and adult sides. Also a playground in the back (not affiliated with the pool). There are always many life guards on duty every time I've gone. The pool is accessible only to Clarkstown residents and their guests, so if you're not a resident befriend someone who is. You must obtain a Clarkstown resident ID card first at the registration office at 31 Zukor Road in New City. (The pool won't simply accept a driver's license.) Rates can be either daily or seasonal for individuals or family, and are very reasonable compared to similar community pools.

Back in the day we used to refer to this beleaguered mud hole as "Nanuet Snake" for the inundation…read moreof various slithering creatures who would join you on your swim in what was then a dark and unknowable crater that had more in common with Loch Ness than 20th century suburbia. It's no exaggeration that these monsters from the deep probably kept a legion of child psychiatrists in full time employment. On a recent visit it was nice to see that the previous snake-ridden den of iniquity has long been been replaced with a legitimate pool and that the mythological beasts of years past have been slayed by chlorine and actual cement walls. You can even see right to the bottom. What a concept. This is what Nanuet Lake should have been like all along... no thanks whatsoever to my parents who thought this was some tough love version of Shangri La, albeit minus the all consuming bliss one often finds in paradise. I kid about my parents (almost) and am happy to bestow five easy stars for a childhood reclaimed. I still hate snakes.

View from the shallow end (kids area)

Kiddie slide

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4th of July @ the Town Pool

Acquatic Pools

3.7

(9 reviews)

2.8 mi

We had problems with our pool heater. Rolando, from Acquatic Pools, came to service it. He…read morecarefully inspected it and showed me what was wrong. Rather than telling me I need a new heater or new parts, he was able to clean/refurbish the appropriate parts in a matter of minutes. The heater worked like new afterwards. In addition, I noticed a water leak from one of the PVC joints. He took that apart, lubricated it, put it back together and tightened it so there was no more leak. He is a superb technician.

They got my pool open in time for our family and were professional and kind. They are reliable and…read moreknowledgeable .