Public Lecture and Demonstration: Tai Chi Grandmaster Dr. Jesse Tsao will present "The Healing Breath: Tai Chi and Qigong for Vitality,” Sperry Center, Room 205, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
While breathing seems automatic, it is one of the most powerful tools for well-being when harnessed properly. In ancient practices like Tai Chi and Qigong, breath is the cornerstone of health and vitality.
Join Tai Chi Grandmaster Dr. Jesse Tsao as he leads an enlightening lecture and demonstration on how to synchronize breath with movement for maximum benefit. You’ll experience firsthand how Tai Chi postures like Wave Hands Like Clouds, Grasp Bird’s Tail, and Single Whip can enhance your breathing, relax your muscles, and activate your body’s natural energy flow.
The following day, there will be a Tai Chi Workshop
Saturday, Oct. 19
Tai Chi Workshop: With Tai Chi with Grandmaster Dr. Jesse Tsao, Park Center, Room 2218, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A box lunch is included.
This full-day workshop offers a unique opportunity to dive deeper into Tai Chi with Grandmaster Dr. Jesse Tsao. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, this workshop will guide you through Tai Chi forms and Qigong exercises to harness the healing power of breath and movement.
Students Free. SUNY Cortland Faculty and Staff $80. Non-SUNY Cortland $120. Pre-registration required.
For registration and additional information, please contact:
Dr. Andy Fitz-Gibbon. Andrew.fitz-gibbon@cortland.edu. 607-279 6584
This event is part of SUNY Cortland’s 2024-2025 University Theme: AIR – exploring the intersections of health, wellness, and the environment.
Co-sponsored by: The President’s Office, The Provost’s Office, Philosophy Department, Center for Ethics, Peace and Social Justice, Campus Intellectual Climate Committee, Clark Center for Global Engagement