S25F-0111 Fundamentals of Tai Chi
Stillwater | Available (Membership Required)
In this course we will learn and practice a few simple movements that are fundamental to the art of Tai Chi Chuan. Tai Chi integrates mental attention and breath with slow, relaxed movements and is a meditative practice that has a range of health benefits, including improved balance, lower risk of falls, lowered blood pressure and elevated mood. Each class will begin with some simple warm-ups, designed to relax the muscles and gently open the joints, as well as relax and center the mind. No previous experience is required.
Haridas Heitz
Haridas Heitz is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Oklahoma State University and primarily works in Comparative and Asian Philosophy. He did his graduate work at the University of Hawai’i in Honolulu, where he also studied Traditional Chinese Medicine. As a practitioner of meditation and Tai Chi, he strives to incorporate mindfulness in all aspects of life, while also being seriously committed to the notion that no commitment or belief should be taken all that seriously.