Fitness Classes with Michael P. Garofalo, 2015: Yoga, Qigong, Tai Chi Chuan, Walking, Weight Training (original) (raw)
Mike Garofalo retired on July 1, 2016 at age 70.
He is no longer a Fitness Instructor
Mind/Body Movement Arts andFitness Classes from 2000 - 2016
Red Bluff, California
Instructor: Mike Garofalo
Fitness Instructor at the Tehama Family Fitness Center in Red Bluff, California, from 2002-2016
Training, Experience, Qualifications
Outdoor T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Qigong
Bodybuilding and Weight Lifting
My Personal Strength Training Program for 2015
Private Lessons with Mike Garofalo
Valley Spirit Qigong (Chi Kung)
Valley Spirit Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan)
Instructor Michael P. Garofalo M.S., B.A. Philosophy
I began learning Yang Style Taijiquan and Qigong in 1986, and have taught Taijiquan and Qigong since 2000. I also teach Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga.
All of my Yoga and T'ai Chi Ch'uan Classes Include SomeQigong (Chinese Yoga) Practices
I began learning Yang Style Taijiquan and Qigong from 1986-1990 with Sensei Frank McGourick in Whittier, California.
I studied Lui Ho Ba Fa and Qigong with Sifu Robert Moore from 1987-1990 in Whittier, California.
I studied Red Dragon Kung Fu from 1991-1993 with Sensei Tony Ippolito in Hacienda Heights, California.
I have taught over 1,300 classes of Taijiquan and Qigong in Red Bluff, California, since 2000.
I also practice the Chen Styleof Taijiquan and Sun Styleof Taijiquan, the cane weapon, and many Qigong forms.
Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor Trained and Certified by Dr. Paul Lam in 2003.
Tai Chi for Arthritis Level 2 Instructor (Sun Style) Trained and Certified by Troyce Thome in 2006.
Advanced Tai Chi and Qigong training at workshops or classes led by Robert Moore, Paul Lam, Ken Cohen, Yang Jun,
George Xu, Elaine Waters, Bill Helm, Doc Fai-Wong, Sher K. Lew, Patricia Long, Kevin Weaver, and Troyce Thome.
I have taught Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga in Red Bluff since 2003 for over 1,600 hours of classes.
YogaFit� Level IV Certified Yoga Instructor (Standard 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Curriculum Completed)
Over 130 hours of additional yoga training with Dr. Paula Barros, Desiree Rambaugh, and at the Ananda Yoga Center.
All of my Yoga Classes Include SomeQigong (Chinese Yoga) Practices.
I have been and avidwalker and hiker and gardener since 1963.
Personal Fitness Trainer Certified by AFAA 2007
Mat Pilates AFAA Certified 2005
Spin Cycling AFAA Certified 2005
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Certifications
SilverSneakers� Trained Instructor 2012
CPR and AED certified from 1999-2016.
Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit, 4/1999 - 4/2016
Certified by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
M.A. Education, 40 units, CSU Chico; M.A., Philosophy, 30 units at CSU Los Angeles.
M.S., Library and Information Science, University of Southern California, 1968
B.A. Philosophy, CSU Los Angeles, 1967
Private Lessons are Available from Mike by Arrangement (530-200-3546)
Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga Class Schedule - Instructor: Mike Garofalo
Outdoor Taijiquan and Qigong Practices with Mike Garofalo
Index to my Taijiquan and Qigong Research
Cloud Hands Websiteand Cloud Hands Blog
Class Information in Cloud Hands Blog Posts
Vacation and Learn in Beautiful Red Bluff, California
Beginning T'ai Chi Ch'uan Options: Yang 24, Chen 18, Sun 24, Cane 18
Beginning Chi Kung (Qigong) Options: Five Animal Frolics, Eight Brocades , Daoist Temple, Magic Pearl, Yoga
Lectures, Private Lessons, Classes, Consulting, Workshops, Questions and Answers
Reasonable Hourly Rates
Instructor: Michael P. Garofalo, M.S.
Excellent Recreational Opportunities for Persons of All Ages in the North Sacramento Valley The Perfect Weekend Getaway for You, Friends and Family Beautiful Scenery, Pleasant Weather, and Clear Skies for the Outdoor Enthusiast Activities: Sight Seeing, Bicycling, Walking, Shopping, Spas, Reading, Relaxing, Internal Arts Studies The Valley Spirit Center includes extensive gardens for Tai Chi practice and a Sacred Circle A Full Array of Services and Excellent and Reasonably Priced Accommodations in Redding or Red Bluff
Contact Mike: Email or Phone 530-200-3546
My Daily Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung Training Program
Photographs of the Red Bluff, California, Area and the Valley Spirit Center
Cloud Hands Websiteand Cloud Hands Blog
Valley Spirit Center - Red Bluff, California
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