I teach the student to use mind to lead energy and to cause the body to perform correct yin yang posture and breathing to remove blocks to efficient energy flow through vessels and meridians for good organ health, plus effective rooting for greater stability and balance. With daily practice this leads to good mental and physical health and martial power for self defense applications. The principles upon which the ancient martial art of Tai Chi Chuan is based are thousands of years old and teach a unique way to balance mind, body and spirit. Tai Chi Chuan, if practiced faithfully, can bring exceptional health, peace of mind and joy to the practitioner.
I know this all sounds "very serious" but my teaching is lighthearted, fun and sometimes laced with a bit of humor.

What I Practice - Warm Up, 24 hand form, 108 long hand form, Push hands, Qi gong, 54 sword form, stick/cane.

Healing and corrective Tai Chi / Qi gong:
In special cases I can adapt traditional principals of the Tai Chi classics creating lessons which conform to special needs such as injury and health recovery, by working with the Chinese principle of Qi or energy flow as well as physical muscle, tendon and joint relaxation and development.

Studies:
Oral Teaching;
450 hour Certification by Sifu Michael Paler - Colorado Springs, CO
Additional studies and recommended reading:
Stillness in Movement: Fong Ha
Mastering Yang Style Taijiquan: Fu Zhongwen
Tai Chi Chuan and Tai Chi Theory and Martial Power: Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts: Marc Tedeschi
The Essence of Tai Chi Chuan: Lo - In - Amacker - Foe
Tai Chi Chuan Illus.: Yearning K. Chen
Tai Chi Chuan: Douglas Lee
Tao Te Ching: Lao Tsu
Art of War: Sun Tzu
Thomas Merton, Benjamin Hoff, Alan Watts, John O'Donohue