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Yin Yang Tai Chi Academy
22 Andover Drive, West Hartford, Connecticut 06110
About the Yin Yang Tai Chi Academy
The Yin Yang Tai Chi Academy, located at 22 Andover Drive in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a premier health institution dedicated to promoting physical and mental well-being through the practice of Tai Chi. Our experienced instructors offer classes for all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, in a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether you are looking to improve your balance, flexibility, or reduce stress, our academy provides a holistic approach to health and wellness. Join us at the Yin Yang Tai Chi Academy and discover the transformative power of Tai Chi.
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22 Andover Dr, West Hartford, CT 06110, United States
Opening hours of Yin Yang Tai Chi Academy
Monday:
17:00 - 20:00
Tuesday:
17:30 - 20:00
Wednesday:
17:00 - 20:00
Thursday:
17:30 - 20:00
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
09:00 - 12:00
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews of Yin Yang Tai Chi Academy
"Master Guang is an amazing instructor. In the fall of 2021, I spent a month at a hospital due to a chronic illness. I could barely walk, and my balance was poor. I believe that the Yin Yang Tai Chi Academy has been instrumental in helping me get back to a place where I can confidently walk, jog, stand, and balance again so I can once again enjoy time with my wife and kids."
"Excellent experience & beginner friendly. After following tai chi instructional videos online for several months, I found YYTA shortly after moving to the Hartford area. I've now been attending the beginner qi gong/tai chi classes for a few months now, and recently started the all-levels tai chi class. Master Guang is kind, funny, and an excellent instructor. He clearly has a wealth of knowledge and experience in tai chi, but presents it in an approachable way. Sometimes longtime students, such as Linda or Joe, will teach classes, and they are amazing as well. I've learned so much more than I could have simply following videos, with Master Guang providing feedback and corrections. Classes are welcoming and beginner friendly for all ages and levels of fitness. The primary benefits I've gained from regularly attending have been much better balance, deeper breathing, and exercises to stretch/strengthen muscles that I either overuse during my work day (like my wrists and fingers, sitting at a computer all day) or that I underuse, like in my hips. I leave each class feeling refreshed and calmer; I find the experience meditative and usually feel a greater sense of mental clarity after class. The other great thing about YYTA is the community. Many of the people going have been attending classes here for a long time, and it feels like a family. The group is very welcoming and helpful, and really contributes to the overall experience. I can't recommend YYTA enough! Definitely check it out if you've been considering tai chi or are looking for a healthy, meditative experience."
"Sometimes your life takes a turn in a new direction, and sometimes this is a very good thing. I was a 78-year-old retired dental professional with a past history of involvement in very active sports when I first met Master Guang. I was not doing very well physically at the time, suffering from tiredness and shortness of breath. In fact, walking up a staircase now included a stop halfway up to rest and catch my breath. Just prior to this I was white-water kayaking and mountain biking. Now, I felt like my past life was gone. I took the usual steps that a person indoctrinated in western medicine would take to get back on track, or river and mountain in my case, I saw a succession of medical specialists (internal medicine, cardiology, pulmonology) and took all the required tests. The conclusion; there was nothing wrong with me! Yet, I still could not make it up the stairs. I had to do something as, for me, I had only part of a life. No outlet or ability to exercise. Western medicine had failed me so, I looked to the East. I decided to look into exercises such as offered by tai chi and qi gong which, in my mind, seemed to offer a low-stress re-introduction back into a life that included physical fitness. It was covid-time and it was difficult to find someone who would do hands-on training for a beginner. After a phone conversation explaining my condition with Master Guang of Tai Chiquan Academy, we set up an appointment for an in-person meeting at the Academy. The rest, as they say, is history. I walked up the 4 steps to the academy and sat down with Master Guang. He looked at me and said “You look tired, you have no energy, you are not breathing right!” I said, “That can’t be it!” Well, nothing else worked so I gave it a try. After 2 session of qi gong, the staircase was no longer an obstacle. I felt re-vitalized and, within a very short time, I was back to an active lifestyle. So why did this work so well? I have to say that Eastern medicine approaches problems differently. It is more personal, less focused on tests, and more in line with personal evaluation. Master Guang had trained in college-level study of physical education in China. This is inclusive of both physical therapy and medicine. Experience in martial arts also is a vital part of learning how the body works. While Eastern medicine (acupuncture, herbal medicine, qi gong theory) seems foreign to us, I think it mostly due to a vocabulary that we are not familiar with. Vital energy pathways, meridians, chi, are concepts we don’t relate to but really, they are the equivalent to our concepts of nervous and vascular systems. Couple this with a good power of observation and you have a master clinician. That is Master Guang. Tai chi and qi gong have become an important part of my life for exercise and well-being. It is so easy for me to say that Master Guang, qi gong, and eastern medical concepts saved my life."
"Master Guang's Qigong and Tai Chi classes online through Zoom are a great way to decompress without leaving your home. Each class brings new learnings, better ways to manage your own body and become peace with yourself. I highly recommend his classes no matter what your age or physical activity level. I personally look forward to each session."
"I had been encouraged to consider Tai Chi and QiGong for years but never gave it enough thought. About four years ago we joined the Yin Yang Tai Chi Academy in West Hartford and I have been (gently) kicking myself ever since for not having done so long before. I strongly recommend it. Don't wait like I did. It is a wonderful experience. Master Guang has amazing skill in this ancient Chinese practice, bringing long experience and respect and skill to teaching the newcomer or the veteran how to best apply the graceful beauties to improving one's health, spirit and life. Just watching him is worth the price of admission but there is so much more than that. Under his skilled guidance and the help of his wonderful instructors I have come to look forward to my time at the academy. My balance, confidence and attitude have improved markedly. I came in on a brief trial but re-upped almost immediately and have been a proud member of this excellent group ever since. I eagerly look forward to the hour-long sessions several days a week where Master Guang leads us through a thoughtful, tailored series of movements and exercise. He is indeed a Master at this and the teaching of it. He is wise, professional, kind and fun. We all take this very seriously but it always pleasant and challenging, too. One does not have to be a martial arts expert to succeed at Qi Gong and Tai Chi here. Master Guong and all those others are welcoming, patient and work to make the experience a treasure. The other people taking the classes come from every part of the community and bring diversity and support to the process. They are really nice folks and we are so happy to be among them. You should take a good look at the Yin Yang Academy experience. It is truly wonderful."
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