Tai Chi Festival Information
We are just about finished working on the schedule for the Festival Weekend, and you can see it if you scroll down. In general, on Thursday, June 26, we will hold "Intensives". These are either full or half-day workshops run by a single leader. The leaders holding intensives this year are: John Loupos, Marc Sabin, Harry Legg, and Eo Omwake.
Prices for intensives will vary between $25 to $250 depending on the leader and whether it is a half-day or full day session.
On Friday, June 27 we will hold Chang San Feng Legacy Panels. These are panels of 3-5 people and are designed to honor our ancestors, influential teachers and masters who have passed away but left a rich legacy for us to share. The times below are all U.S. Eastern Time. This year we will be honoring the following people:
- 1. Master Jou Tsung-Hwa 9:00-10:15am
- Simone Kraus
- Susanna DeRosa
- Linda Steihk
- Paul Albe
- Jay Dunbar
- 2. Professor Cheng Man-Ching 10:30-11:45am
- Ellen Cheng
- Katy Cheng
- Natasha Young
- Bill Phillips
- 3. Steve Higgins 1:00-2:15pm
- Judi McCuaig
- Peter Reists
- Lee Scheele
- CJ Rhoads
- 4. BP Chan 2:30-3:45pm
- Ron Lambert
- Mark Jones
- Rudy Curry
- Tim Folger
- 5. Effie Chow 4:00-5:15pm
- Rose Hong
- Mary Jo Bulbrook
- Bill Douglas
- Angela Wong
On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday there will be Sunrise Qigong at 5:15 AM and Sunset Qigong at 8:00 PM.
Lunch and Dinner will be provided for those who order it when they preregister. (Sorry, but we may not be able to accommodate walk-ins for meals).
Workshops will start at 9:00 AM and will go until 5:30 PM. Workshops will be 75 minutes long.
- The workshop leaders planned for this year will be:
- Marc Sabin
- Mei Jin
- Rich Marantz
- John Loupos
- Roger Jahnke
- Bill Douglas
- Ramsey Yunan
- Mark Gallagher
- Harry Legg
- Jill Basso
- David Vanadia
- Eo Omwake
- Violet Li
- Jano Cohen
- Stephen Watson
- David Ritchie
These workshop leaders volunteer their time to share their skills and talents with you, so please let them know how much we appreciate their help and support.
We are still working on making this schedule look a little nicer, but in the meantime, you can at least see the block schedule.
You can also see the individual workshop leaders and their times on the Workshop Details page.
Grid Schedule
| Time | Hao Yueru Lobby | Yang ChenFu Hall and On Zoom | Chen Fake Studio or Outside Area #2 | Sun LuTang Lounge or Outside Area #1 | Wu Jianquan Pavilion or Outside Area #3 | Chen Wangting Dining Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Registration (Hao Yueru Lobby) | |||||
| Thursday 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM | Welcome by Laoshi CJ Rhoads (Yang ChenFu Hall and On Zoom) | |||||
| Thursday Intensives (Check descriptions for times) | Stop: Stillness and the Movement of Taiji Energetics INTENSIVE 9:00 - 4:00 PM. ($95) by Marc Sabin | Clear Internal Push Hands INTENSIVE 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. ($250) by Harry Legg | Rainy Day Tai Chi INTENSIVE 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ($135) by Laoshi John Loupos | Two Person Form INTENSIVE. 2:00 to 4:00 PM. ($25) by Leon Omwake | ||
| Friday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM | Registration (Hao Yueru Lobby) | |||||
| Friday 8:15 AM-8:45 AM | Welcome by Laoshi CJ Rhoads (Yang ChenFu Hall and On Zoom) | |||||
| Friday 9:00 - 10:15 AM | Chang San Feng Legacy Panel: Master Jou Tsung-Hwa by Susanna T. DeRosa (Yang ChenFu Hall and On Zoom) | |||||
| Friday 10:30 - 11:45 AM | Chang San Feng Legacy Panel: Professor Cheng Man-Ch'ing by Laoshi William Phillips (Yang ChenFu Hall and On Zoom) | |||||
| Friday 11:50 AM-12:55 PM | Group Meal (Chen Wangting Dining Room) | |||||
| Friday 1:00 - 2:15 PM | Chang San Feng Legacy Panel: Steve Higgins by Mr. Lee Scheele (Yang ChenFu Hall and On Zoom) | |||||
| Friday 2:15 - 2:25 PM | GroupPicture by Laoshi CJ Rhoads (Yang ChenFu Hall and On Zoom) | |||||
| Friday 2:30 - 3:45 PM | Chang San Feng Legacy Panel: BP Chan by Laoshi Ron Lambert (Yang ChenFu Hall and On Zoom) | |||||
| Friday 4:00 - 5:15 PM | Chang San Feng Legacy Panel: Effie Chow (Yang ChenFu Hall and On Zoom) | |||||
| Friday 5:30 - 6:00 PM | Welcome by Laoshi CJ Rhoads (Chen Wangting Dining Room) | |||||
| Friday 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Group Meal (Chen Wangting Dining Room) | |||||
| Friday 9:00 - 11:00 PM | Push Hands Gathering by Jill L. Basso (Yang ChenFu Hall and On Zoom) | |||||
| Saturday 5:15 - 6:15 AM | Sunrise Qigong by Laoshi CJ Rhoads (Wu Jianquan Pavilion or Outside Area #3) | |||||
| Saturday 6:30 - 7:30 AM | Guided Meditation for Tàijíquán & Qigong Practitioners by Stephen Watson (Wu Jianquan Pavilion or Outside Area #3) | |||||
| Saturday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM | Registration (Hao Yueru Lobby) | |||||
| Saturday 8:15 AM-8:45 AM | Welcome by Laoshi CJ Rhoads (Yang ChenFu Hall and On Zoom) | |||||
| Saturday 9:00 - 10:15 AM | Somatics Movements for Better Tai Chi Shoulders by Laoshi John Loupos | Rooting Through the Changes by David Vanadia | Harnessing Inner Power: Moving Energy in the Stillness by Marc Sabin | Principles of Tai Chi by Leon Omwake | ||
| Saturday 10:30 - 11:45 AM | Self-Healing Through China’s Ancient Shamanic Methods by Laoshi Roger Jahnke | Open, close, gather, release by Richard Marantz | Coiling with Fascia; Learn Sensing Energy for Push Hands by Jill L. Basso | Relaxation, Rooting and Imagination by David Ritchie | ||
| Saturday 12:00 - 1:15 PM | Group Meal (Chen Wangting Dining Room) | |||||
| Saturday 1:15 - 1:25 PM | GroupPicture by Laoshi CJ Rhoads (Yang ChenFu Hall and On Zoom) | |||||
| Saturday 1:30 - 2:45 PM | Golden Elixor Qigong by Laoshi John Loupos | Nei gong workshop Part 1 by Dr. Mei Jin Lu | Seeking Function from Form by Stephen Watson | Chin Na by Leon Omwake | ||
| Saturday 3:00 - 4:15 PM | Beyond Tai Chi Aerobics by Laoshi Bill Douglas | Nei gong workshop Part 2 by Dr. Mei Jin Lu | Unlock Strategic Advantages in Tai Chi Chuan with Ti Feng: Rooting, Maneuvering, Using and Countering. by Harry Legg | |||
| Saturday 4:30 - 5:15 PM | Ba Fa Wu Bu by Laoshi Violet Li | T’ai chi Cheng Man Ching Short Yang Form – Releasing into the Ground and Allowing the Energy to Fill your Body by Jano Cohen | Taoist Temple Bone Breathing Qigong by Laoshi Ramsey Yunan | |||
| Saturday 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Group Meal (Chen Wangting Dining Room) | |||||
| Saturday 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Sunset Qigong by Laoshi CJ Rhoads (Wu Jianquan Pavilion or Outside Area #3) | |||||
| Saturday 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM | Bonfire Bash by Jeff 'JD' Devlin (Sun LuTang Lounge or Outside Area #1) | |||||
| Sunday 5:15 - 6:15 AM | Sunrise Qigong by Laoshi CJ Rhoads (Wu Jianquan Pavilion or Outside Area #3) | |||||
| Sunday 6:30 - 7:30 AM | Dragon's Breath: Summer Fire Qìgōng by Stephen Watson (Wu Jianquan Pavilion or Outside Area #3) | |||||
| Sunday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Registration (Hao Yueru Lobby) | |||||
| Sunday 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM | Welcome by Laoshi CJ Rhoads (Yang ChenFu Hall and On Zoom) | |||||
| Sunday 9:00 - 10:15 AM | The Way of Harmony: Peaceful Push Hands Workshop by Marc Sabin | Beautiful but Deadly Taiji Fan by Laoshi CJ Rhoads | Qigong for Back Pain by Mark Gallagher | |||
| Sunday 10:30 - 11:45 AM | Prepare your Inner Mama Bear by Stephen Watson | T’ai Chi Cheng Man Ching Yang Sword – Form and Dueling by Jano Cohen | Cheng Man Ching Form and Function by Jill L. Basso | |||
| Sunday 12:00 - 1:15 PM | Group Meal (Chen Wangting Dining Room) | |||||
| Sunday 1:15 - 1:25 PM | GroupPicture by Laoshi CJ Rhoads (Yang ChenFu Hall and On Zoom) | |||||
| Sunday 1:30 - 4:00 PM | Sunday Afternoon - Lion Dance, Parade, and Demos by Laoshi CJ Rhoads (Yang ChenFu Hall and On Zoom) | |||||
| Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm | Volunteer and Workshop Leader Dinner by Laoshi CJ Rhoads (Chen Wangting Dining Room) | |||||
| Monday 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Group Hike by Donna Meloy (Sun LuTang Lounge or Outside Area #1) | |||||
| Monday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Clean up by Laoshi CJ Rhoads (Hao Yueru Lobby) | |||||