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Q – Health and Wellness
Lewes (Trinity Faith Education Building) | July 10, 2025-July 31, 2025
Thursday: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
All levels are welcome to this gentle introduction to the fundamentals of qigong and tai chi. These ancient Chinese practices combine slow, mindful movements with coordinated breathing, energy flow and meditation to promote balance, flexibility, relaxation, and enhanced focus and coordination. Students are introduced to popular qigong forms such as Eight Pieces of Brocade (Ba Duan Jin), Shibashi Set 1 and animal forms. The course may also include basic movements from the widely practiced tai chi 24-form, yang style. Join us for this gentle practice designed to improve overall health and wellbeing. No prior experience is necessary!
This offering meets for a total of 4 session(s).
INSTRUCTORS: Bette Kaupa, Marlene Evans
KAUPA, BETTE — Retired nurse who enjoys tai chi, stained glass and her animals. (B236, Q902)
EVANS, MARLENE MARIE— Avid music lover, guitarist, and tai chi enthusiast. Retired attorney. Former ethics and compliance officer, system engineer, and cytogeneticist. Waynesburg College (B.S. Biology); Univ. of Pittsburgh School of Public Health (Genetics and Biostatistics); Honeywell Institute (Systems analysis); Univ.of Michigan Law (J.D.)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
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