Neveln Center 

305 SW School Street, Ankeny, IA  50022 

515-289-3960

Beginning Tai Chi for Health - register

New class begins September 4, 2019
Register  for class at Ankeny Community Education
Wed and Fri, 10:15am -11:15am, Room 303 - Neveln Center

This course is for the ultimate beginner, with no experience in tai chi or someone looking to review the Tai Chi for Health forms.  Would you like to reduce stress, increase balance and flexibility while helping to improve your overall mind and body function? Each class session includes awarm-up and cool down while learning basic core movements, followed by more advanced movements with direction changes to add challenge.  If you suffer from any muscular/skeletal disorder, this may be helpful to you. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorses this program by Dr. Paul Lam as “Falls Prevention” for all ages.

Intermediate Tai Chi - register

New Session begins September 3, 2019
Tues and Thu, 8:45 am  - 9:45 am, Room 303, Neveln Center

Looking for more of a challenge? You will learn more advanced tai chi movements and be able to deepen your knowledge of this healing art.  You will also receive the opportunity to practice the Tai Chi principles in conjunction with learning a new form and to refine, balance and round out your current one.  We will also explore tai chi fan and ruler, and the bang stick.  Previous experience with tai chi will enhance your enjoyment of this course.  All you need to bring is a sense of adventure and the willingness to try something new and challenging.  If you have any questions email the instructor, merrytaichi@gmail.com 

*NEW *  Qigong (daytime class) - register

New Session begins September 4, 2019
Wednesday, 11:15am - 12:30pm,  Room 303, Neveln Center

New Session begins September 5, 2019
Thursday, 10:00am - 11:15am, Room 303, Neveln Center

Qi Gong  (evening class) - register

New session begins September 3, 2019
Tues 6:15pm -7:00pm
Terrace Elementary Gym

If you are looking for something to round out your weekly workouts, or a way to de stress and recharge for the week this is the class for you.  Utilizing the healing art of tai chi and qi gong you can give your mind, body and spirit a restful boost.  The class will consist of simple tai chi movements and qi gong postures, and a bit of meditation too.   No experience in tai chi necessary, just a willingness to relax and let go of the stress.