Chi Walking workshop Tri Valley Livermore

This class is offered by Community Education, Las Positas Community College. The special registration fee of $75 is available only through direct registration at www.laspositascollege.edu/communityed. The registration link above takes directly to the class registration page.

The Chi Walking technique emphasizes walking form—the proper and effective biomechanics of walking and draws from the movement principles of Tai Chi to make walking easier on the body. You’ll learn to use your core muscles to create whole body walking, reducing the stress and strain on your hips, back, legs, knees and feet. Discover how sound biomechanics, improved posture and using your core helps you move with less effort¬ in a way that is good for your whole body.

In this class you will learn the essential foundation skills for your Chi Walking practice. You will be guided through exercises and drills designed to leave you with a clear sense of what the Chi Walking technique feels like in your body.
What you’ll get:
• Introduction to the Chi Walking method
• Injury-prevention techniques
• Keys to reducing effort by focusing on efficiency
• Core muscle drills and exercises
• Upper body and lower body usage
• Personal check-in tricks and tools – Body scanning, awareness and practice focuses
• Innovative technique drills
• Body loosener exercises to loosen joints, ligaments, tendons
• How to relax and conserve energy at any walking speed
The class is appropriate for beginners and experienced walkers. There will be some walking but only enough to learn and feel the basics of Chi Walking

As noted in additional details the class will be either on the outdoor track or the indoor track depending on the weather. Community Education will give you exact details. If you have any questions about the workshop please email me at hazel@stridebystride.com
If you have questions about registration please contact Community Ed at Las Positas 925-424-1467 or commed@laspositascollege.edu
Class is not for College Credit.

NOTE: A Chi Running class is offered in the morning.

Workshop is 2.5 hours from1 p.m. –3:30 p.m. and depending on weather conditions will be held either on the outdoor track or the indoor track. . Dress in layers and bring water, any snacks you may need, sunscreen etc. Parking and meeting location details will be emailed to you. Space is limited so register early to reserve a spot.

Cancel 14 days before the workshop and you will be refunded your registration payment minus a $35 processing fee, or you can use the registration payment for a future workshop with ChiLiving, Inc. within one year with no penalty.

If you cancel within 14 days of the workshop, you will not receive a refund, but the fee can be credited towards a future workshop purchased with Chi Living, Inc. within one year. If you cancel within two days of the workshop you forfeit your full payment.

The Instructor reserves the right to cancel/reschedule the workshop, in which case you will receive a full refund.