Tai Chi ~ release your way to improved health and mindfulness
A relaxed upright posture, catlike weighting and unweighting of steps and internally focused breathing are some of the hallmarks of the Tai Chi approach.
What is Tai Chi?
Tai Chi has many dimensions and qualities. One is the process of releasing tension through movement while at the same time guiding that movement with increasingly sophisticated skill. This opens pathways that enable an integrated body and mind to develop and heal itself.
The process occurs best when practicing the Tai Chi Form, a defined set of movements designed to maximize health, presence, social listening and responsiveness, and with application specific training, self-defense.
The Tai Chi Form
Building on Qigong principles, Tai Chi Chuan was developed by the Taoist monk, Chang San–feng between the 12th and 13th centuries. The Form that we study is the Yang style form in 37 postures finalized by the late Professor Cheng Man-Ching. The Professor, as he was known, introduced it in NYC’s Chinatown in the 1960s and 70s. It has become the most prevalent Form worldwide.
The Benefits
Helps with muscle strength, flexibility, balance and aerobic conditioning – Harvard Medical School
Addresses mood, aerobic capacity, energy, stamina, flexibility, strength – Mayo Clinic
Improves fibromyalgia, thinking power, depression management, fall risk – Cleveland Clinic
The Teacher
Will Morrison is a senior student of Ed Young with whom he has studied since the early ’80s and Liam Comerford. Mr. Young was a senior student and translator for Professor Cheng Man-Ching. Will is now one of Young’s teachers and a certified Tai Chi Fundamentals® instructor. Liam Comerford was also a student of the Professor.
Will has taught at the Sarner Health and Fitness Institute, the Greenwich YMCA, The Greenwich Senior Center, through the Greenwich Continuing Education program, to members of Ed Young’s Study Group, and privately.
Class offerings & times and fees
Contact Will to find out more.
What students are saying…
“Your focus on the basics of posture, balance, and weight distribution, are helpful throughout the day. Thanks.” – D and P
“Will is encouraging, clear, precise, patient and passionate about tai chi.” – A.S.
“I’ve noticed a definite improvement in my balance and I also walk more erectly.” – G.B.
More about Will
After 25 years, Will Morrison retired from IBM where he joined Research and later was a senior leader in the IT enablement of collaboration for the company. Previously, he was the Head of the Muppet Workshop for Jim Henson and an Off-Broadway lighting designer. Will and his wife Leslee Asch Morrison are longtime residents of Old Greenwich, where they raised two sons. He is an avid sailor and a member of the Riverside and Old Greenwich Yacht Clubs.
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