Tai Chi practices for Health
Weekly Wednesday Qigong Zoom Class
Join Instructors from the Siu Lum Academy in Havertown Wednesday mornings for free 20 minutes of Qigong exercise. Qigong is an ancient breathing and gentle movement routines to improve health, improve flexibility and relieve stress. Derived from ancient yogic traditions, it emphasizes the coordination of the breath with various movements of the body to increase the flow of energy throughout the body. These movements can focus on specific parts of the body or the body as whole through gentle structured routines or can provide a more invigorating response through energetic movements. So join us on Wednesday mornings for an introduction to Qigong.
ZOOM Meeting ID: 812 4999 8910
Passcode: 855141
Tai Chi for Health Siu Lum Academy
TAI CHI for Health
Contact Jeffrey Peezick to schedule specific class and times available.
215.837.2566
Siu Lum Academy
12 W. Chester Pike.
Havertown, PA 19083
Since 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the National Council on Aging have recommended Tai Chi practices.
Tai Chi for Rehabilitation will introduce the participant to the basic principals of Tai Chi by learning a series of movements that will be done slowly, coordinating breathing techniques with movements. You will become more aware of how you move, improve your stability by strengthening your legs and core and more confident by improving your health and well being.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention builds upon the Rehabilitation program with longer forms that will improve strength, stamina and mental acuity.
Classes will be taught by Jeffrey Peezick, who is a board certified instructor by the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Jeffrey has studied Tai Chi for over 30 years and is one of the instructors at Siu Lum Academy. He has a Black Stripe ranking and has competed nationally and internationally in hand and weapon forms.
TAI CHI for Health Certified INSTRUCTORS
Laoshi Mary Ann Leonard
Owner/Operator Siu Lum Academy
Mary Ann was a senior student of Dr. Steve L. Sun, a 10th degree Martial Arts Master of both internal and external Chinese martial arts. She studied with Dr. Sun for over 20 years Although Dr. Sun was her primary instructor in Yang Cheng Fu Traditional Tai Chi, she has also studied with Liang Shou Yu, Yang Jwing Ming, Yancy Orchard, W.C. Bey and several other Masters of the Internal Martial Arts. She has studied QiGong, Yang Style Tai Chi, Nei Gong, Yin Fu Bagua and Magua Bagua. Since the passing of Dr. Sun, Laoshi Mary Ann and Laoshi Frank (Wolek) have continued the training of students at the Siu Lum Academy.
Jeffrey Peezick
Senior Instructor
Jeffrey has studied Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan for over 30 years. He began studying under Grand Master Dr. Steve L. Sun in 2005 and has continued at Siu Lum Academy. In 2013 he began study in Magua and Yin Fu Bagua Zhang under Sifu W.C. Bey.
Jeffrey has sought out Masters to broaden his education in hand as well as weapon forms, medaling in national as well as international competitions. In 2018, he was a member on the U.S. Kuo Shu National Team that competed in the 6th World Kuo Shu Championship Tournament, receiving a Silver Medal in Bagua Zhang hand form. Notable Masters have been Yang Jun, Yang Jwing-Ming, Jesse Tsao, Paul Ramos and Joe Varady.
He continues his own study as well as teaching hand and weapon forms at Siu Lum. Jeffrey also heads the Tai Chi for Health programs offered at the Academy.
SIU LUM COURSES
Mary Ann Leonard
Yang Style Tai Chi
Sifu W.C. Bey
Master Instructor
Michael Bartley
Senior Black Belt
Southern Style Kung Fu