Guide to Finding the Right Class
GateWay offers a wide array of classes suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. To help you figure out which class(es) to try, let’s start with what you’re looking for: Items in italics are classes that we routinely offer at GateWay.
Improve my health:
- I want to learn Taiji
Class options: 10-week Introduction to Taiji course, Taiji Explorations, Taiji for Balance (a low-intensity way to start), Taiji Short Form - I want a gentle workout to stretch and strengthen
All of our yoga classes - I want to improve my balance
Taiji for Balance, all of our Yoga classes - I have physical limitations and want to build strength and flexibility
Taiji for Balance, Chair Yoga - Reduce stress and calm my mind
By-donation meditation sessions, Mindfulness workshops
Cultivate my mind-body connection
- Explore Qigong (chee kung) - Chinese energy work
Internal Qigong (meditation and breathing practices to cultivate Qi (chee)
Physical Qigong (flowing movements build and circulate energy through the acupuncture channels) - Develop a meditation/mindfulness practice
By-donation meditation sessions
Explore a new martial art:
- I have practiced the martial arts in the past and want to learn Taiji
Introduction to Taij, Part 2 & Part 3 courses, All Levels Taiji, Taiji Short Form - I have studied Taiji and want to explore more advanced martial applications:
Advanced Taiji, Taiji Sword, Taiji Saber, Pushing Hands, Fighting Set
Click through for schedule, taiji class descriptions, yoga class descriptions
How do I know what class(es) are suitable for my fitness level?
The following charts indicate the exercise intensity of each class.
- Moderate: you should be comfortable standing for an hour
- Low: class does not require the ability to stand for an hour
- High: vigorous; you’re likely to sweat
Yoga
Class | Exercise Intensity | Membership Required |
Gentle Yoga | Low – moderate | Class card or monthly |
All Levels Yoga | Low - moderate | Class card or monthly |
Chair Yoga | Low | Class card or monthly |
YogaQi – Physical Qigong | Moderate | Class card or monthly |
Meditation and Qigong (Chinese Energy Work)
Class | Exercise Intensity | Membership Required |
Internal Qigong | Low | Class card or monthly |
YogaQi | Moderate | Class card or monthly |
Meditation | Low | By donation |
Meditation workshops | Low | Workshop fee |
Taiji (Tai Chi)
Class | Exercise Intensity | Membership Required |
Taiji Courses (Intro, Part 1 & 2) | Moderate | Course fee |
Taiji for Balance | Low | Class card or monthly |
Taiji Short Form | Moderate | Class card or monthly |
All Levels Taiji | Moderate | Class card or monthly |
Taiji Explorations | Moderate | Class card or monthly |
Advanced Taiji | Moderate – high | Class card or monthly |
Pushing Hands & Fighting Set | High | Class card or monthly |
Taiji Sword & Taiji Saber | Moderate - high | Class card or monthly |
And whenever you embark on a new fitness program, you should
consult your health care provider.