GBol Arts
Taichi Instruction
Watercourse Taichi
George Bolger is an Instructor for Master Waysun Liao, founder of the Taichi Tao Center in Oak Park and the author of Chi: How to Feel Your Life Energy, Tai Chi Classics and Nine Nights with the Taoist Master, as well as the most comprehensive DVD system on Taichi available today. George has been studying Taichi since 1986 and has received training in both the meditative and weapons forms and has been an instructor at the Taichi Tao Center since 1995.
Classes focus on Single Form Practice and the development of internal energy flow to aid in relaxation and the development of good health. Some of the health benefits of Taichi are relief from insomnia, arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, aches and pains, an over-active mind, and stress, as well as increased flexibility and improved balance. Each form is explained in detail and then the student is encouraged to practice daily in order to internalize the movement. Every student works at their own pace and progresses at what ever rate they feel comfortable. The goal is steady meaningful progress, rather than quantity of forms learned. Or to put it another way, quality of practice is more important than quantity.
In addition to his Saturday Class at the Taichi Tao Center in Oak Park, George also conducts private and semi-private one hour classes by appointment in the Lake in the Hills, Crystal Lake area. Classes for beginners consist of a 30 minute warm-up, followed by form instruction. Weather permitting, class will often be held outdoors. More advanced classes cover advanced principles of the forms, Two Person practice, and auxiliary training in Taichi sword, knife, and staff. George is also available for in-home, on-site private or group instruction, as well as weekend seminars. For more details, or other questions you may have, contact George by e-mail.
Private lessons consist of a warm-up and then detailed individual instruction on the form that the student is currently learning. Private lessons start at $30.00 per hour for beginners, or $50.00 an hour for in-home instruction within a half hour drive of the Lake in the Hills area. Group classes are usually one to two hour classes and follow the same warm-up, instruction format as the private lessons. Two Person Practice is also part of the group classes. For groups of four or more classes are $15.00 per person. Group instruction in advanced principles or auxiliary training are also available. If you would be interested in Taichi classes in your Spa, Holistic Center, or other location, inquire by e-mail.
An evening class is now meeting in the Clarendon Hills area on Thursday evenings. Class begins at 7:00 PM and goes until 9:00 PM. The cost is $15.00 per class. Students of all levels are invited to attend. Private sessions or group instruction are also available during the day on Thursday at this location. If you would be interested in having a group class or private session earlier in the day, or would like more information inquire by e-mail.
A class is now meeting Wednesday evenings at Crystal River Gifts, 310 North LaFox Street, (Route 31), in South Elgin. Class is from 7:45 until 8:45 PM. The introductory cost is $10.00 per class for the first 90 days until November, when the cost will be $15.00 per class. Students of all levels are welcome to attend. Private sessions are also available. For more information stop by, call 224-535-8708, or contact me directly by e-mail.