Tai Chi / Body Balance One Body / One Universe
Raymond Sol, MS. Ed, is a Master's Level Educator with teaching experience at the university level, in several disciplines. He provides a wide variety of health and wellness programs and courses, using Tai Chi and Qigong exercises, to help
people of all ages learn to use Tai Chi and Qigong throughout their daily
lives.
He does not teach or provide any medical knowledge, nor does he teach or provide any religious knowledge.
He also runs a Tai Chi Consulting concern under the banner:
Tai Chi Body Balance, LLC.
Therefore, he is also available, as a consultant, to meet with you at your business. He can personalize his tai chi programs to meet your business needs. For many people, tai chi is like moving relaxation. Therefore, the health benefits can be significant for relieving stress and tension, improving stability and flexibility, increasing strength and muscle tone, and helping the body's immune system.
Healthy Aging Lecture Series via Zoom Video, See Zoom Page
Corporate Consultant Fees One Time Seminars All seminars/sessions average 50 to 60 minutes. One time seminars = $150/session [max. 25 people/session] One time seminars = $200/Session [range 26 to 50 people/session] More than 50 people, negotiated on an individual basis. Outside Maricopa County, negotiated on an individual basis, plus travel expenses, including but not limited to car mileage, car rental, airplane fees, hotel fees, food and beverage fees, shuttle service fees, all misc expenses directly related to the trip.
Multiple Seminars One session/week, min. 2 weeks/mo. = $100/session Two sessions/week, min. 2 weeks/mo. = $90/session Three sessions/week, min. 2 weeks/mo. = $80/session Four sessions/week, min. 3 weeks/mo. = $70/session Five sessions/week, min. 4 weeks/mo. = $60/session
Private Session Fees Individual(s) $60/session/person, recommended two (2) weekly. $80/session/person, once weekly
The main emphasis in all classes is exercise for health and wellness, with a concentration on body
balance, both
external and internal. Keeping your body upright and balanced brings
stability to your movements. Just as important, is bringing in fresh
oxygen into your body to help rejuvenate your muscles and cleanse the
inner body of toxins. The brain is also stimulated during the entire exercise process, which helps keep the mind sharp and relax the body. Overall, the bottom line is to help people exercise their bodies and their minds, using Tai Chi and Qigong techniques.
The main objectives for all the class are to improve:
Balance and Stability Flexibility and Strength Relaxation and Stress Relief
Listed below are brief descriptions of many tai chi and Qigong
programs, as taught by Raymond Sol, MS.Ed, Master Teacher. If you or your business is interested in any of these programs, please
contact Raymond for a free consultation. The next time you are
planning an annual meeting, or a team meeting, use one of these programs
to help energize the group at either the start or end of the day. Or
after a group luncheon, when people may start to feel lethargic.
Tai Chi / Body Balance
. This an exercise class where
students will progressively learn the 64 movements of the Guang Ping
Yang style of Tai Chi, as taught by Raymond Sol, MS. Ed. Students will progress from the Beginners level,
through the Intermediate Level, and into the Advanced level. In the Advanced
level students will learn how to coordinate breathing exercises with
all of the 64 movements. For more information click on the link at the left.
Office Tai Chi. This is an exercise program designed to show
people how to use Tai Chi exercises at work, to relieve stress
and re-energize their bodies. Once these exercises are learned they can
be used throughout the day when people feel lethargic and don't want a
cigarette or cup of caffeine. Several program options are available for clients to consider, such as Office Tai Chi Short and Long Forms, Office Tai Chi Desk, Office Tai Chi Soft Touch and Soft Touch Plus. The classes are either 1/2 hour or 1 hour, depending upon the client's needs.
Office Tai Chi programs are also great for Annual meetings and Conferences, Group meetings, Team meetings, or just about any office gathering where a little exercise will provide a "healthy break." For more information click on the link at the left.
See Corporate Consultant Fees (above)
Private Lessons are also available for any of the different Forms Ray teaches. The cost is $60/person/session, at the student's home or office. The cost is $50/person/session when held at the Tai Chi Body Balance LLC studio.
See Private Session Fees (above)
Parkinson's classes are also available. These Private classes are limited to one person only, and the student must be mobile. Each class is approximately 45 min. to 60 min. and cost $80/hour. Parkinson's students who are confined to a wheel chair or have difficulty standing and walking will have half hour private classes. Each half hour class will cost $45. Private classes are taught at the student's location (home, office, etc).
Tai Chi 4 Balance Certified. Master Sol has been Certified by the Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi National Association and the program has been approved by the State of Ohio Department of Health, to teach people who have balance issues. The course has been designed to work with people who are mobile and with people who need to be seated.
Body Harmony - Unity Tai Chi. This is an exercise class designed for one person, with an emphasis on stress and tension relief, balance and stability, and deep breathing for body cleansing. Tai Chi movements along with Qigong deep breathing exercises are combined to bring harmony to the body. Balance exercises will be introduced further harmonizing the body and wellness of the student.
Prenatal Tai Chi. This a unique Tai Chi and Qigong exercise program designed for prenatal women who need to exercise for their own health and the health of their baby. It's also great for prenatal women who are currently doing yoga or other exercise programs and want to add something new to their exercise program. It's also a program that Mom's can use after the birth of their baby to keep in shape.
Tai Chi - Lotus Blossom Fan
. This is an exercise class where
students will learn the 32 movements of the Lotus Blossom Fan, as taught by Raymond Sol, MS. Ed. Students can supply their own Fans or they can be purchased from the instructor. Students will first
progress through the Short Form's 20 movements. The remaining 12
movements of the Long form completes the class for these elegant
exercises. Each class is 1 hour, once a week for six weeks for the Short Form. The Long Form will require an additional four weeks.
Tai Chi - Taiji Dragon Sword
. This is an exercise class
where students will learn the 32 movements of the Taiji Dragon Sword, as taught by Raymond Sol, MS. Ed. Students will use a practice sword supplied by the Instructor. Students will first
progress through the Short Form's 18 movements. The remaining 14
movements of the Long Form completes the class for these exercises.
Each class is 1 hour, once a week for eight weeks, for the short form. The Long Form will require an additional six weeks.
Tai Chi - Taiji Tiger Staff
. This is an exercise class where
students will learn the 44 movements of the Tai Chi - Taiji Tiger Staff, as taught by Raymond Sol, MS. Ed. Students will use a 5 foot long practice staff supplied by the instructor. This class is great for helping to loosen the shoulders and arms. In addition, there are many balancing movements to help people gain confidence and stability while moving through the various movements. Beginning students will progressively learn the first 20 movements. This is the short Form, and students can stop at this stage. Advanced students will continue to progressively learn the next 20 to 44 movements. The Beginners class is 1 hour, once a week, for 6 weeks. The Advanced classes is 6 weeks in length.
Tai Chi - Taiji Whispering Spear. This is an exercise class where students will learn Tai Chi exercises using a 7 foot long practice spear supplied by the instructor. This class is currently under development.
Tai Chi Simplified 25. This is an exercise class where students will progressively learn either the 25 simplified tai chi movements of the Bejing Style Tai Chi Chuan, or the 10 simplified tai chi movements, as taught by Raymond Sol, MS. Ed. The length of these two classes will depend upon the group being taught. For instance, inexperienced students will take more time compared to experienced tai chi students. Normally, the 25 Form takes 16 sessions, and the 10 Form takes 8 sessions.
Tai Chi - Walking Relaxation. This is a relaxation class
designed to relieve stress and tension. Students will learn relaxation
techniques while walking. In addition, Qigong deep breathing exercises
will help to open up the lungs and calm the inner body. A relaxation
exercise called "Awareness of the Universe Around You" completes the
class. This class is approximately 1 1/2 hours, for a one-time session. The cost is $20/person, with a minimum of 6 people needed.
Happy Hour Tai Chi
. This exercise program is done at the end
of the day, before people go home from work. The goal is to increase
oxygen intake and blood circulation to fully awaken the inner body for
the drive home. Stress relief after a long day is also part of the
program. This class is one
time for half an hour. The cost is $10/person
Grasshopper Tai Chi
. This is an exercise class for first to
sixth grade students. Students and teachers are shown simple Tai Chi
movements based on insects. Students learn about insects, and teachers
learn exercise techniques to help calm students down during the day.
This is a 15 to 20 minute class. The cost is $5/person, and the minimum class size 6 students.
LadyHawk and Hawk Tai Chi
. This is an exercise class for
teenagers to learn 13 Tai Chi exercises. The program is designed for
separate PE classes. The exercises flow together into one continuous
movement, and then are repeated several times for a total exercise of 8
to 10 minutes. No Qigong deep breathing exercises are presented. This is a one hour class. The cost is $15/person, and the minimum class size is 6 students.
Tai Chi - Senior Spider Balance
. This is an exercise class
with an emphasis on body balance for seniors 60+ years of age. Students
are shown Tai Chi balance techniques while moving, and simple body
balance exercises. The students will learn 5 basic Tai Chi movements
which can be repeated several times. Stretching exercises along with
simple breathing exercises will be learned. Students confined to a
wheel chair can participate. This class is 45 min to 60 min, and the cost is $15/person, and the minimum number of students is 6. It is recommended that students continue practicing these exercises under the supervision of Raymond Sol, MS Ed. Arrangements can be set up to repeat this class on an ongoing basis.
Tai Chi Hikes
. This class is primarily for hikers and hiking groups, and only public access hiking trails are used.
Tai Chi exercises at the beginning of the hike are designed to loosen
leg muscles for hiking. At the midpoint of the hike, or where an open
area can be found, the hikers are shown Tai Chi Balancing exercises for
about 15 minutes. When the hikers return to the Trail Head, they are
shown Qigong deep breathing exercises and simple acupressure techniques to help themselves in the back
country. Classes are held with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, and Paradise Valley Community College. Trails are usually moderate in difficulty, and average 3 to 5 miles. NOTE: Hikers are responsible for their own safety, and must supply their own hiking equipment, including water, snacks, and First Aid equipment. A Waiver Form must be signed by everyone hiking. In addition, hikers are responsible for being in shape to complete the hiking distance and keep up with the group. The average hiking speed is approximately 2.5 miles per hour. All reasonable efforts will be made to keep everyone safe and all hikers (everyone going on the hike) must check with their healthcare provider, before the hike and at their own expense, to determine that their personal health and fitness are at a level that will allow them to safely complete the hike, without difficulty or without danger to their health. Finally, all hikers must read, understand, and comply with the "Caution Statement" on the Home Page of this website (www.raymondsol.com), and agree to unconditionally and irrevocably release, quit, and forever discharge Raymond Sol and his successors, heirs, beneficiaries and assigns for, from and against any and all rights, claims, obligations, actions, causes of actions, suits, demands, costs, expenses, damages, injuries, or other occurrences, including, without limitation, attorney's fees (collectively "Claims"), arising out of or resulting from the hike and services provided by Raymond Sol, whether the Claims arise from the activities on all hikes or elsewhere, and agree to indemnify, defend and hold Raymond Sol harmless for, from and, against all Claims.
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