Tai Chi 2/3 / Burke Fairfax VA /
Mon, Dec 28, 2009 – Apr 12, 2010

By Kris Brinker | Published: December 15, 2009
  • Day(s): Mondays
  • Date(s): December 28, 2009 – April 12, 2010
  • Time(s): 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Number of Classes: 14
  • Location: Ekoji Buddist temple
  • Class Code: N/A
  • Fees: $154 Non-temple Members / $126 Temple members
  • Description: Taiji (Tai Chi) Section 2/3
    Continuation of the Yang Style – Ch’eng Man Ching Variation


    Classes will be taught with an emphasis on relaxation and increasing flexibility. Modifications are available for physical considerations. The goal is to relax, have fun, and increase and maintain health through breathing and the gentle movements of the form.

    A tool for improving physical and mental health, taijiquan is also a martial art, with each movement having applications.


    Please REGISTER FOR CLASSES in advance.

    Please include your full name, phone number and email address in your registration email. Please bring your payment to the first class.
    Email Kris Brinker for more information.

    Please see my entire class list for Tai Chi (Taiji), Chi Kung (Qigong), and Yoga classes offered in or near Chantilly Virginia, Centreville Virginia, Burke Virginia, Fairfax Virginia, Reston Virginia, Herndon Virginia, and Springfield Virginia.

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Tai Chi 1 / Burke Fairfax VA /
Mon, Dec 28, 2009 – Apr 12, 2010

By Kris Brinker | Published: December 15, 2009
  • Day(s): Mondays
  • Date(s): December 28, 2009 – April 12, 2010
  • Time(s): 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Number of Classes: 14
  • Location: Ekoji Buddist temple
  • Class Code: N/A
  • Fees: $154 Non-temple Members / $126 Temple members
  • Description: Taiji (Tai Chi) Section 1
    Yang Style – Ch’eng Man Ching Variation



    Classes will be taught with an emphasis on relaxation and increasing flexibility. Modifications are available for physical considerations. The goal is to relax, have fun, and increase and maintain health through breathing and the gentle movements of the form.

    A tool for improving physical and mental health, taijiquan is also a martial art, with each movement having applications.

    Please REGISTER FOR CLASSES in advance.

    Please include your full name, phone number and email address in your registration email. Please bring your payment to the first class.
    Email Kris Brinker for more information.

    Please see my entire class list for Tai Chi (Taiji), Chi Kung (Qigong), and Yoga classes offered in or near Chantilly Virginia, Centreville Virginia, Burke Virginia, Fairfax Virginia, Reston Virginia, Herndon Virginia, and Springfield Virginia.

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Tai Chi Exploration – Private Classes
Near Fairfax Centreville Chantilly

By Kris Brinker | Published: December 15, 2009
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Tai Chi for Seniors in Burke Springfield a Success!

By Kris Brinker | Published: December 8, 2009
Article Appearing in the Burke Connection

Article Appearing in the Burke Connection

According to Laferty, until the Dec. 3 meeting is held and other groups join the network, the exact schedule for the spring programs cannot be finalized. Laferty said that she expects the Tai Chi and line dancing to come back because of their proven popularity, and that Potomac River Running has already offering to host a walking and running club. If the early interest in the meeting itself is any indication, she said, the program is sure to have a vastly expanded menu of offerings. Read More »

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Tai Chi and Burke Springfield Senior Center Without Walls

By Kris Brinker | Published: December 8, 2009

On December 7, 2009, the Burke/Springfield Senior Center Without Walls (BSSCWoW) was honored with a Recognition Ceremony by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Honored were the three faith communities that sponsored the 2009 BSSCWoW pilot programs — Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church, Durga Temple, and Burke United Methodist Church,
as well as instructors Susie Thomas for line dancing and Kris Brinker for Tai Chi.

Watch the Video of BSSCWoW Recognition Ceremony

BSSCWoW Reception

BSSCWoW Reception

Information about the 12/7/09 BSSCWoW Recognition has been
published by Fairfax County.

Senior Center Without Walls Supporters
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the leadership of Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church, Burke United Methodist Church and Durga Temple for being the first organizations to support the Senior Center Without Walls. The Senior Center Without Walls is a public-private partnership among the residents of Burke, West Springfield, Fairfax Station, local businesses, places of worship and Fairfax County Government. It was created to provide a variety of programs, activities and services to older adults in this community. Also recognized were the instructors – Susie Thomas for line dancing and Kris Brinker for tai chi.

As Chairman Bulova called it... "doing the scrunch" for the camera.

12/7 BSSCWoW Recognition Ceremony official photo:

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Tai Chi at Reston Westin Opening

By Kris Brinker | Published: October 18, 2009

Sword FormThe grand opening of the Reston VA Westin hotel brought in some of the Peaceable Dragon instructors to perform various forms of Tai Chi and Qigong for several hours in front of the hotel during the celebration. You can see some of the photos on my Flickr page Reston Virginia Tai Chi and Qigong you can also visit the Peaceable Dragon page Reston Westin Opening . Here you can see us performing the Cheng Man Ching form of Taiji (Tai Chi), The 42 movement Taiji (Tai Chi) Sword form, Kuan Yin Standing Qigong (Chi Kung).

This was a most exciting day for us realizing the recognition and growing poularity and education surrounding Taiji, Qigong and other internal arts in Northern Virginia.

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Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga in Northern Virginia

By Kris Brinker | Published: October 16, 2009

I am offering Tai Chi, Qigong and Yoga classes in several locations in Northern Virginia – The Burke, Springfield, Fairfax, VA and the Herndon, Reston, VA area currently.

When: Various times and dates
Visit: www.peaceabledragon.org/author/kris-brinker/
for the latest schedule.

Where:

Ekoji Buddhist Temple
6500 Lake Haven Lane
Fairfax Station, VA

Qi Elements School of
Kung Fu and Taiji
280 Sunset Park Drive
Herndon, VA 20170

Wear: Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes with no heels or plan on wearing socks.

For health maintenance and relaxation, the practitioner does not have to be an expert. Anyone can learn to practice these arts to maintain and improve his or her own health.

Come relax,  and learn Tai Chi, Qigong and Yoga…
(also Taiji and Chi Kung). Classes will be taught with an emphasis on relaxation and increasing flexibility, balance and stress-reduction. (I think we ALL need that right about now!!)

Modifications are available for physical considerations. Practitioners need not be experienced. Most classes require no equipment or special clothes – Yoga mats needed for Yoga Exploration classes.

The goal is to relax, have fun, and increase and maintain health through breathing and the gentle movements of the internal arts.

The movements are approachable to those who are in a compromised condition, yet they are still compelling to those who are athletic. The movements serve to strengthen and tone muscles, encourage the proper alignment of the skeleton, improve the function of the organs, enhance mental acuity and balance the emotions.  It is a wonderful way to care for the whole person.

Share the relaxation with others! Do you know other individuals who might like to know about these classes? Please feel free to pass forward the information!!

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Beginning a New Blog!

By Kris Brinker | Published: October 14, 2009

Please stay tuned as I find the time to begin blogging about my love, passion and dedication to Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga and other internal arts.

In the mean time, please visit my class information site at  http://www.peaceabledragon.org/author/kris-brinker/

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