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Tai Chi

 
Tai Chi, Jackson, NHTai Chi is a series of passive movements that is characterized by upright postures, restorative breathing and moderate full-range movement. Tai Chi can be performed both while sitting or standing. It has been shown to improve balance, relieve stress, improve focus and muscle tone. Classes are filled with deep breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and slow, gentle movements.

Instructors are listed below alphabetically by primary teaching location. Additional locations for each instructor are listed alphabetically in parentheses.

Scholarships available

 

Program/Instructor Location Contact
Maine
Louise Poppema Cumberland, ME  207-829-3356 prrrs@maine.rr.com
Karen Morency Freeport, ME 207-319-7541
ktmorency@comcast.net
Larry Ira Landau 222 Portland, ME 207-761-2142 dragonflytaiji@roadrunner.com
Larry and Susan Watkins Warren, ME 207-273-6160
slwatkins@tds.net
Judith Melcher-King Westbrook, ME 207-329-4346
Massachusetts
Wang YMCA of Chinatown
(Greater Boston YMCA)
Boston, MA Andrius Zeikus, 617-426-2237
Oak Square YMCA
(Greater Boston YMCA branch)
Brighton, MA Sara Nelson, 617-787-8678
Dorchester YMCA
(Greater Boston YMCA branch)
Dorchester, MA Rebecca Cooper, 617-436-7750
Ron Marcotte Milton, MA 781-337-5751
Plymouth Fitness Club
Daniel MacNeil
Plymouth, MA 508-746-7448,
Ext 15
Ron Marcotte Quincy, MA 781-337-5751
Martial Arts Research Institute (Tai Chi & Chi Gong) Salem, MA 978-745-2555
Waltham YMCA
(Greater Boston YMCA)
Waltham, MA Anthony Frongillo, 781-894-5295
North Suburban YMCA
(Greater Boston YMCA branch)
Woburn, MA Justin Cammarata,
781-935-3270
New Hampshire
Lin Lin Choy Furry Durham (Concord, Exeter) 603-858-2333
Greater Nashua YMCA Nashua, NH Diana Newman, 603-882-2011
The Works Family Health & Fitness Center Somersworth, NH 603-742-2163 theworkshealthclub.com
Rebecca McCole
*also offers yoga, aquatics and pilates
Somersworth, NH (The Works Family Health & Fitness Ctr.) Portsmouth, NH (Seacoast Family YMCA) RMWaterFitnessPro@gmail.com