About Instructor Spero Asimos

I began my Tai Chi journey more then 25 years ago. Little did I know, at the time, I would someday become a Tai Chi instructor. As I learned the power of going within and experienced the magic of Tai Chi, often called "a moving meditation," I became more aware of the connectedness of all life. The body has its own healing power and one way we can tap into it is through Tai Chi. It is my desire to pass on my knowledge of the healing powers of Tai Chi and Chi Kung to anyone willing to set aside a few minutes each day to improve their quality of life. My hope is to help you take your first step on your Tai Chi journey and to travel with you until you can continue on your own.

About Movements of Energy

Movements of Energy offers a variety of Tai Chi & Chi Kung classes, including private lessons for beginners and advanced students. We can also design a program to fit your special needs. We have experience in working with students from adolescent to senior. Classes are being offered in Meadow Vista, Foresthill, Eden Valley, Colfax, Georgetown Divide, Loomis, Rocklin, Lincoln, Twelve Bridges and Sun City Lincoln Hills.

Tai Chi and its Wonders

Interest and participation in Tai Chi and Chi Kung over the last 25 years has been tremendous. This growth has resulted in the awareness in many communities of the benefits of Tai Chi training. More of a fitness regimen than a "therapy". Tai Chi is gaining popularity as an aid to good health, especially for older adults. The slow, graceful exercises pay dividends in increased strength and muscle tone, enhanced range of motion and flexibility, and improved balance and coordination. In clinical trials, it has also shown an unquestionable ability to reduce blood pressure and heart rate.

Many who practice Tai Chi and Chi Kung find that it also offers a variety of "quality of life" benefits such as improved concentration, and increased sense of well-being, decreased feelings of stress, more energy, improved posture, and better circulation. This low-intensity, low-impact form of exercise is especially well suited for those recovering from an injury; and because it is a weight-bearing exercise. it is also helpful for preventing osteoporosis.

It is said "be very careful when choosing an instructor and make sure that person is well qualified and understands the essence of Tai Chi." Not everyone has the ability to teach. A qualified Tai Chi teacher should have more than 10 years of studding Tai Chi & Chi Kung and at least 5 years of instructor training.To learn Tai Chi and Chi Kung you will need to attend classes with a qualified instructor. You cannot learn the true essence of Tai Chi from a book or video. No special equipment is necessary, loose-fitting clothing and lightweight comfortable flat soled shoes or socks are recommended.