PROGRAMS for ADULTS
Tai Chi and Qigong Classes
Would you like to engage in a practice of joy, calm, and empowerment? Support your health and wellbeing with an embodied spiritual practice by joining our Tai Chi and Qigong classes at UUCGL!
Some of the benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong:
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promotes relaxation and good health
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improves balance and flexibility
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relieves stress and fatigue
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strengthens body and mind
What's the difference between Qigong and Tai Chi?
Both Tai Chi and Qigong are great forms of health and healing, but:
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Qigong is easy to learn, and it can be practiced at home regularly, while Tai Chi requires memorization of movements in sequence
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There are infinite numbers of Qigong styles that suit everyone's level, while Tai Chi movements can be longer and more challenging
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Qigong exercises can be practiced while sitting, standing, or lying down, while Tai Chi is a continuous and moving meditation
QIGONG ENROLL ANYTIME
with Rosie Segil
Tuesdays, 10am-11am
Teacher-guided breathing exercises to optimize "Qi" circulation to regulate our mind and body's movement and posture - providing a sense of joy and calm. Qigong is an old, developing discipline that combines breathing exercises, movement, self-massage, gong meditation, and healing postures to provide a comprehensive approach to self-healing exercise and meditation.
Is this for you? Whether you are new to Tai Chi, or have previous experience, you will enjoy this one-hour meditative exercise that will include qigong theory and philosophy, self-massage, Daoyin, Five-Animal Frolics, 8 Silk Brocade, 18 Forms, Six Healing Sounds, and gong meditation.
Register HERE for Qigong unless you have taken a class with Rosie before.
Summer Schedule (Pay-as-you-go*):
June 17, 24
July 1, 8, 29
August 5, 12, 19
No class on July 15th and July 22nd
TAI CHI — BEGINNER LEVEL
with Robert Chavez
This class is on summer hiatus — check back in the fall!
A true beginner class that will explore Tai Chi fundamentals and theories and learn Wudang Tai Chi 28 movements. Wear a loose-fitting top and bottom to class and sneakers, preferably flat bottom. Bring water. SEE PAYMENT OPTIONS HERE
TAI CHI — INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
with Rosie Segil
Tuesdays, 11am-12pm
Students will continue to fine-tune the movements of Wudang Tai Chi 28 and learn Heaven & Earth Fan form (乾坤太极扇 qián kūn tài jí shàn). This class open to those who have completed previous classes with Rosie Segil only. SEE PAYMENT OPTIONS HERE
Summer Schedule (Pay-as-you-go*):
June 17, 24
July 1, 8, 29
August 5, 12, 19
No class on July 15th and July 22nd
TAI CHI — ADVANCED LEVEL
with Rosie Segil
Sundays, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Tai Chi form and Tai Chi sword.
3:30-4:30pm: beginner/intermediate session
4:30-5:30pm: tai chi form and tai chi sword session
This class is open to those who have completed previous classes with Rosie Segil only. SEE PAYMENT OPTIONS HERE
Summer Schedule (Pay-as-you-go*):
July 6, 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
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*SUMMER PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR ALL CLASSES:
To offer flexibility for those with travel or summer commitments, we are shifting to a pay-as-you-attend model. This structure allows students to join as they’re available while supporting the program's sustainability for instructors. $10 per session is recommended, and an envelope will be available at the table for contributions at each class. Partial and full financial waivers available by request through Rev. Chris Scheller (781-595-8836 x12 or cscheller@uucgl.org).
You may bring cash or a check to class (made out to UUCGL with "Qigong" or "Tai Chi" written on the memo line along with the class level you attend) or mail a check to the office (101 Forest Avenue, Swampscott, MA 01907). Alternately, you may pay online at uucgl.org/donate (select the name of your class in the dropdown menu).
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Classes will be held at UUCGL in our Parish Hall (or in the Sanctuary during summer).
For questions or more information, contact Chris Scheller at cscheller@uucgl.org.
“Taiji can give you the strength of a lumberjack, the pliability of a child, and the peace of mind of a sage.”
– Asian proverb
Rosie Tan Segil is a Daoist Gate certified teacher with over ten years of practice experience. She teaches authentic and traditional Tai Chi (also written "Taiji") and Qigong in the Wudang lineage. Her tradition is a gentle form on the body, known for its health benefits, and welcoming to people of all ages and abilities. She continues her studies with the Daoist monk masters Zhou Xuan Yun and Zhong Xue Cao online and in person, both in the US and the Wudang mountains in China.
