Guide to Finding the Right Class

GateWay offers a wide array of classes suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.  To help you figure out which class(es) to try, let’s start with what you’re looking for:  Items in italics are classes that we routinely offer at GateWay.

Improve my health:

• I want to learn Taiji
  Class options:  10-week Introduction to Taiji course, Taiji Explorations, Taiji for Balance (a low-intensity way to start), Taiji Short Form
• I want a gentle workout to stretch and strengthen
  All of our Yoga classes
• I want to improve my balance
  Taiji for Balance, all of our Yoga classes
• I have physical limitations and want to build strength and flexibility
  Taiji for Balance, Chair Yoga
• Reduce stress and calm my mind
  By-donation meditation sessions, Mindfulness workshops, Internal Qigong

Cultivate my mind-body connection

• Explore Qigong (chee kung) - Chinese energy work
  Internal Qigong (meditation and breathing practices to cultivate Qi (chee)
  Physical Qigong (flowing movements build and circulate energy through the acupuncture channels)
• Develop a meditation/mindfulness practice
  By-donation meditation sessions, mindfulness workshops

Explore a new martial art:

• I have practiced the martial arts in the past and want to learn Taiji
  Introduction to Taij, Part 2 & Part 3 courses, All Levels Taiji, Taiji Short Form
• I have studied Taiji and want to explore more advanced martial applications:
  Advanced Taiji, Taiji Sword, Taiji Saber, Pushing Hands, Fighting Set

Click through for schedule, taiji class descriptions, yoga class descriptions

Find the Right Fitness Level

The following charts indicate the exercise intensity of each class.

• Moderate: you should be comfortable standing for an hour
• Low: class does not require the ability to stand for an hour
• High: vigorous; you’re likely to sweat

Yoga

Class	Exercise Level	Membership Required
Gentle Yoga	Low – moderate	Class card or monthly
All Levels Yoga	Low - moderate	Class card or monthly
Chair Yoga	Low	Class card or monthly
YogaQi	Moderate	Class card or monthly

 

Meditation and Qigong (Chinese Energy Work)

Class	Exercise Intensity	Membership Required
Internal Qigong	Low	Class card or monthly
YogaQi	Moderate	Class card or monthly
Meditation	Low	By donation
Meditation workshops	Low	Workshop fee

 

Taiji (Tai Chi) 

Class	Exercise Intensity	Membership Required
Taiji Courses (Intro, Part 1 & 2)	Moderate	Course fee
Taiji for Balance	Low	Class card or monthly
Taiji Short Form	Moderate	Class card or monthly
All Levels Taiji	Moderate	Class card or monthly
Taiji Explorations	Moderate	Class card or monthly
Advanced Taiji	Moderate – high	Class card or monthly
Pushing Hands & Fighting Set	High	Class card or monthly
Taiji Sword & Taiji Saber	Moderate - high	Class card or monthly

 

And whenever you embark on a new fitness program, you should consult your health care provider.