For questions about individual classes, please call the teacher listed.
 
We usually offer classes at the following locations. Some are currently virtual via Zoom:

Carrboro

Balanced Movement Studio, 304 Weaver Street (2nd floor)

Cary

Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Ambassador Loop

Chapel Hill

Carolina Meadows, Whippoorwill Ln
The Farm, UNC Faculty Staff Recreation Association, Alice Ingram Cir

Durham

Croasdaile Village, 2600 Croasdaile Farm Pkwy
Duke Health and Fitness Ctr. (Center for Living), Morreene Rd
Laughing Mountain Pavilion, 2621 Princeton Ave
Orchard Park, 1000 South Duke Street
Osher Lifelong Learning Inst, Judea Reform, Cornwallis Rd
Treyburn Country Club, 1 Old Trail Dr.
Wholistic Resources, 5014 Mt. Sinai Road

CLASSES BY LOCATION
(Alphabetical Order by Town)

 
WU/HAO STYLE TAIJI & TAIJI BALL(Zoom in from your Room!)
Three sessions a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 4:00-5:00 pm. Beginners welcome. Warmups and insights 4-4:15, full long form 4:15-4:45, Ball 4:40-5:00. Payment by “däna” (no set fee–contribute as you feel moved.) Contact Dr. Jay to get on the list to receive the Zoom link drjay@magictortoise.com

CARRBORO (via Zoom)

 
QIGONG. (via Zoom)
Ongoing class, beginners welcome! Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 am. Sponsored by the Balanced Movement Studio, 304 Weaver St. Various approaches to enhance and balance personal energy and deepen breathing and relaxation. Five Animals (for wellness), Rising Lotus (for healing), 18 Luohan Qigong (for strength, flexibility, and balance) etc. Ongoing class, start anytime. $10 per class. Register on their website: www.balanced-movement.com Contact Dr. Jay to get on the list to receive the Zoom link drjay@magictortoise.com [Teacher: Dr. Jay 919-360-6419]

CARY

T’AI-CHI: MINDFULNESS IN MOTION (in person, outside weather permitting)
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm, September 7–October 19 and October 26–December 14 (no class Nov 23). Fundamentals of stance, alignment, and energy cultivation, increased wellness and relaxation through study of the Yang family long form. Page-Walker Arts and History Center, 316 N. Academy St. 919-460-4963 Go to https://mycary.org/mycary/s/programs to register. $88 for Cary residents or $116 non-residents. [Teacher: Kathleen Cusick, 919-433-6236 kcusick20@gmail.com]


QIGONG: FINDING BALANCE IN DAILY LIFE (in person, outside weather permitting)
Wednesdays 7:35-8:35pm, September 7–October 19 and October 26–December 14 (no class Nov 23). This course focuses on a variety of exercises, such as selections from the 18 Immortals Qigong, the Five Animal Frolics, and Rising Lotus Medical Qigong, to deepen breath, relax the body and enhance personal energy. Page-Walker Arts and History Center, 316 N. Academy St. 919-460-4963 Go to https://mycary.org/mycary/s/programs to register. $88 for Cary residents or $116 non-residents. [Teacher: Kathleen Cusick, 919-433-6236 kcusick20@gmail.com]


CHAPEL HILL

CHEN TAIJIQUAN & QIGONG. Ongoing: ***Call instructor to register.***
Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm. The Farm, UNC Faculty Staff Recreation Association, 1 Alice Ingram Circle, Chapel Hill, in the clubhouse or picnic shelter. Focus in on Chen Style Taijiquan, Silk Reeling, Qi (energy) enhancing exercises. Appropriate for beginning and experienced participants. Farm membership not required. Comfortable clothing, soft soled shoes. [Teacher: James Sutton, (919) 724-2167, scepticusg@gmail.com]
WU/HAO STYLE TAIJIQUAN & QIGONG
Tuesdays 2:30-3:15pm. At Carolina Meadows. Ongoing: residents only. [Teacher: Dr. Jay, 919-360-6419]

DURHAM

FINDING FUNCTION IN FORM
Sundays, 5:30-7:00 pm. Ongoing. Laughing Mountain Pavilion, 2621 Princeton Ave, Durham. $20 per class; $15 per class with a 4-class pass, $12 per class if two or more classes per week or if there are multiple students in the same household. First class is free. Exploring Taiji Principles Using Non-Competitive Interactive Exercises. Contact instructor to register. Open to all styles. [Teacher: James Sutton, (919) 724-2167, scepticusg@gmail.com]
WU/HAO STYLE TAIJIQUAN & QIGONG
Mondays 9:30-11:00am. At Laughing Mountain Pavilion, 2621 Princeton Ave. Durham. Contact instructor to register. Beginners welcome. [Teacher: James Sutton, (919) 724-2167, scepticusg@gmail.com]
SHIBA LUOHAN GONG QIGONG (outdoors, contact teacher to register)
Tuesdays 5:45-6-45pm. This fall and spring session class teaches the 1400 year old 18 Enlightened Being Qigong set, for new or experienced students. Dress to be comfortable outdoors. North Durham, at the intersection of Sparger and Cole Mill Road. $15 per class, cash check or Venmo @triciataichi. [Teacher: Tricia Cutrara, (919) 265-3712 mushguin@gmail.com]
QIGONG
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am. Various gentle exercises to enhance energy, relaxation, deep breathing, and mindfulness. Appropriate for beginning and experienced participants. Ongoing class, start anytime. Meets year round in a covered outdoor pavilion. Laughing Mountain Pavilion, 2621 Princeton Ave, Durham, NC. $15 per class, $12 per class with a 5-class pass. First class is free. Contact instructor to register. [Teacher: James Sutton, (919) 724-2167, scepticusg@gmail.com]
T’AI CHI FOR ENERGETIC BALANCE (in person, masked)
Wednesdays, 11:00–12:00. Duke Health and Fitness Center, 3475 Erwin Rd, www.dukefitness.org . This eight-week progressive class helps you exercise your balance, awareness, deep breathing skills, and more while establishing a connection with the mind and the body. Condition your muscles, strengthen your bones, and enhance your qi-energy ("chee"). Beginners welcome. Register 919-660-6660 or at front desk. Eight-week sessions: $80 members, $112 non-members. [Teacher: Dr. Jay, 919-360-6419] A second section of this class is taught on Saturdays from 10:30–11:30 am [Teacher: Dan Partridge, 919-724-3665
*CHEN TAIJIQUAN & QIGONG. (ongoing, twice weekly!*)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00-8:55 am. Treyburn Country Club, 1 Old Trail Dr., Durham. Focus is on Chen Style Taijiquan, Silk Reeling exercises, and the Five Animal Frolics Qigong. $10/class, call instructor to register. [Teacher: Dan Partridge, (919) 724-3665].
TAIJI (ongoing, appropriate for beginners.)
Tuesday 6:15–7:15 pm. Step by step instruction of Grandmaster Dong Bin’s Yang family Taiji: some follow along, some hands-on practical, and some ending flow work. Focus on memorizing the basic scaffolding of the form. Appropriate for beginners, though there are pre-requisites before one can progressively learn the movements. Comfortable clothing, soft-soled shoes. W. D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham. $4 per class. Pay at the reception desk. No advance registration required: drop-ins welcome. Contact the center for information. (919) 560-4292 Andre.White@durhamnc.gov [Teacher: Gabe StClair, 919-323-2101 gabeteachestaiji@gmail.com ]
QIGONG. (outside, ongoing; time changes seasonally)
Wednesday 9:00–10:00 am Follow along with 4 simple qigong sets: Ba Duan Jin, Yi Jin Jing, Wu Qin Xi, and Taiji Zhang. For Taiji Zhang (staff) bring a 4 foot staff—a broom handle will do. Appropriate for beginners. Dress for the weather. Orchard Park, 1000 S. Duke Street, Durham NC. $10 per class. No registration required. [Teacher: Gabe StClair, 919-323-2101 gabeteachestaiji@gmail.com ]
TAIJI/QIGONG FUNDAMENTALS (in person, masked)
Wednesdays, 6-7:10 pm. 12-class series, starts 3x a year. This is an introductory WuHao style class, so naturally, beginners are welcome! Wholistic Health Studio, 1000 Hackberry Lane (corner of Mt. Sinai Rd and Hackberry Lane), Durham NC. For more information, starting dates, and to register visit https://www.wholistichealthstudionc.com/taichi-classes or call 919-489-5355 [Teacher: Dr. Jay, 919-360-6419]
T'AI CHI: MOVING MEDITATION (via Zoom)
Thursdays 9-10:15 am. Duke’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Ten-week sessions in Fall & Winter, 5-6 week session in Spring. For info and to register, call 919-684-6259, or go online to www.learnmore.duke.edu/. [Teacher: Dr. Jay 919-360-6419]
WU/HAO STYLE TAIJIQUAN & TAIJIQUAN ESSENTIALS (in-person, masked)
Thursdays, 6-7:10 pm. 12-class series, starts 3x a year. Ongoing WuHao style class for experienced players only. Wholistic Health Studio, 1000 Hackberry Lane (corner of Mt. Sinai Rd and Hackberry Lane), Durham NC. For more information, starting dates, and to register visit https://www.wholistichealthstudionc.com/taichi-classes or call call 919-489-5355 [Teacher: Dr. Jay, 919-360-6419]
TAIJI (outside, ongoing; time changes seasonally)
Friday 9:00–10:00 am. Follow along on Grandmaster Dong Bin’s Yang family Taiji. It’s a 45 minute traditional Yang form. This is a sustained slow, continuous, and circular workout. Dress for the weather. Orchard Park, 1000 S. Duke Street, Durham NC. $10 per class. No registration required. [Teacher: Gabe StClair, 919-323-2101 gabeteachestaiji@gmail.com]
T’AI CHI FOR ENERGETIC BALANCE (in-person, masked)
Fridays 11:00-12:00 pm. Fitness Center, Croasdaile Village. Ongoing: for residents only. [Teacher: Dr. Jay 919-360-6419]

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The Magic Tortoise Taijiquan School
c/o Dr. Jay Dunbar, Director
15 Timberlyne Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1522
919-360-6419