Introductory Level Tai Chi (6-week series)

Introductory Tai Chi (hybrid: in-person or virtual)

• When: Once weekly on Tuesdays from 5:45pm-6:45pm, from March 5 - April 9, 2024
• Where: Hybrid (in person or virtual options available - more info below)
• Instructor: Cindy Hui-Lio, EdD., Certified Tai Chi Instructor

Description:

Tai Chi, a form of mind-body exercise, originated as a martial art in China. The practice consists of a choreographed sequence of slow, fluid, and intentional movements. It aims to promote circulation, induce relaxation, reduce stress, improve strength and balance, and foster concentration Introductory level introduces 2-3 Yang Style Tai Chi movements for body awareness and relaxation. Class practice includes standing, stepping and weight shifting along with coordinated breathing and gentle upper body movement.

How our hybrid offerings work:

• We will schedule the class as virtual in the MyHealth at Vanderbilt Patient Portal, but you have the choice with each session if you prefer to do in-person or Telehealth.

• In-person classes sessions will occur at the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Vanderbilt. We are located at 3401 West End Avenue, Suite 380, Nashville TN 37203. Parking is behind the building. We will provide parking validation. The building is owned by Highwoods Properties, and it looks like a corporate office. Should you need assistance in getting to our center, you can call 615-343-1554. Please note that our scheduling line will not be available for evening classes after 5:30pm.

• Virtual class sessions will be accessible through the My Health at Vanderbilt portal (available through the internet and/or our app. More info will be provided to join class upon registration.

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• You do not need to notify our center regarding in-person or virtual attendance. We are ready for you virtually or in-person! It is totally up to you.

Cancellation policy:

Participants may cancel up to one week before start date without penalty, after that date, there is a 20% cancellation fee. No refund is available after the class start date.

Meet the teacher

Dr. Cindy Hui-Lio is a certified Tai Chi and Qigong instructor at the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Vanderbilt and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Wellness at the Vanderbilt Blair School of Music. She earned her master and doctoral degrees in Instruction and Administration while obtaining a graduate certificate in Human-Technology Interaction at the University of Kentucky. Her postdoc research at the University of Kentucky Vis Center focused on surgical technology usability and training. Dr. Hui-Lio is also a certified Tuina therapist in China through the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

For over ten years at the Osher Center, Dr. Hui-Lio synthesized three decades of Tai Chi practice, continuing Tai Chi education in US and in China, self-hypnosis for pain training, mindfulness training, and diverse academic experiences in her group teaching and one-on-one consult. She is interested in facilitating the self-exploratory process of connecting with and living in the body at various phases of life for chronic health conditions and preventive care.