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DOMINICAN PEP WELLNESS CENTER
21340 East Cliff Drive (at the corner of 14th and East Cliff Dr.)
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
https://www.dignityhealth.org/bayarea/locations/dominican/classes-and-events/exercise-and-fitness
TUESDAY
TAI CHI/QIGONG – INTERMEDIATE-MULTILEVEL
Class is 1 hour and 15 minutes
Class fee: Pricing is set by PEP Program
Materials fee: 0
This class will include instruction targeted to students learning movements 7-12 of the Tai Chi for Arthritis Form (TCA) and for those ready to learn Part 2 TCA which will add further depth to their practice. Class includes qigong warm-ups, concentration practice-guided relaxation and focus on improving your tai chi form. Modifications are incorporated as needed. This class is held indoors with an option for outdoor class weather permitting. Wear shoes that would be comfortable on a low pile carpet.
Tuesday 1/7/-2025-2/24/2025 8 classes $144
Tuesday 3/11/2025-4/29/2025 7 classes $126 no class 4/8/2025
Tuesday 5/6/2025-6/17/2025 7 classes $126
TAI CHI/QIGONG: SUN 73
Class time is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Class Fee: Pricing is set by PEP Program
This class is being held outdoors in the back garden. Bring layers for fluctuations in temperature. We will meet indoors if it is raining or necessary for some other reason.
Tuesday 1/7/-2025-2/24/2025 8 classes $160
Tuesday 3/11/2025-4/29/2025 7 classes $140 no class 4/8/2025
Tuesday 5/6/2025-6/17/2025 7 classes $140
This class includes Qi Gong Warm-ups with instruction in 24 Postures Therapeutic Qigong, Concentration Practice, and instruction in the Sun 73 Form. The Sun 73 Form will take a minimum of 18 months to learn. Prior knowledge of the Tai Chi for Health – Tai Chi for Arthritis Form is beneficial but not mandatory for registration. Students are at multiple levels of experience with this form. Recommend shoes that would be comfortable on a low pile carpet if weather does not allow for outdoor class.
THURSDAY
TAI CHI AND QIGONG: YANG 24 FORM
Class fee: Pricing is set by PEP Program
Class time: 10:30-11:45
Materials fee: 3.60 printed handout
Instruction includes Qigong Warm-up exercises, concentration practice and form practice for the Yang 24 Form. The Yang 24 Form is excellent for improving strength, physical balance, and for relieving stress. Most students take about a year to learn the foundation of the form. It is a wonderful lifelong practice. Class will take place in the Education Room.
Thursday 2/13/2025-4/24/2025 7 classes $126 no class dates 2/27/2025, 3/6/2025, 4/3/2025, 4/10/2025
Thursday 5/8/2025-6/19/2025 7 classes $126
If you have any questions about Grace’s classes or teaching schedule feel free to email her at bloominglotuschi@baymoon.com. Class fees are based on number of hours of classroom time and is set by PEP Wellness Center Administration.