Tai Chi Chuan Private Lessons in Vancouver, Washington; Yang Style Taijiquan, Instructor: Michael P. Garofalo (original) (raw)
Michae P. Garofalo retired from teaching at the age of 77 years in 2022.
The Yang Style of T'ai Chi Ch'uan Private Lessons
Instructor: Mike Garofalo, M.S. His Qualifications
In Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
Teaching and practicing the Yang Style Taijiquan Short 24 Movements Form, the StandardLong 108Movements Form, Cane, and Qigong
Websites: Cloud Hands Tai Chi Chuan Blog: Cloud Hands Blog Qigong (Chi Kung), Longevity Practice
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 taught Hatha and Vinyasa Yogafrom 2003-2016.
All of my Yoga and T'ai Chi Ch'uan Classes Include Some Qigong (Chinese Yoga) Practices
In 2023, I am 77 years of age.
Currently, in 2023, I am learning the Chen Taijiquan Old Frame First Form and 18 Lohan Hands Shaolin Qigong
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 taught over 950 one hour classes of Taijiquan and Qigong in Red Bluff, California, from 2000-2017.
I also practice the
Chen 18 Styleof Taijiquan and Sun 73 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,
Patricia Long, George Xu, Elaine Waters, Bill Helm, Doc Fai-Wong, Sher K. Lew, Kevin Weaver, Troyce Thome,
David Fetyko, and Brian Knack.
I taught Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga in Red Bluff from 2003 to 2016 for over 1,460 hours of one hour classes.
YogaFit� Level IV Certified Yoga Instructor (Standard 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Curriculum Completed) in 2004
Over 100 hours of additional yoga training with Dr. Paula Barros, Desiree Rambaugh, and at the Ananda Yoga Center.
All of my Yoga Classes Include Some Qigong (Chinese Yoga) Practices
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 1999-2017.
Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit, 4/1999 - 4/2017
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
My telephone number in 2023 is 530-200-3546.
Qigong (Chinese Warm-up Exercises, Chinese Yoga, Chi Kung, Energy Development, Energy Work)
Eight Section Brocade Qigong (Ba Duan Gin)
Five Animal Frolics Qigong (Wu Qin Xi)
The Magic Pearl Medicine Ball Qigong
Ba Gua Circle Walking Eight Mother Palms
Entering Tranquility: A Standing Meditation Method (Zhan Zhuang)
Silk Reeling and Circles in Taijiquan
Muscle-Tendon Changing Qigong (Yi Jin Jing)
Cloud Hands Websiteand Cloud Hands Blog
Updated on Janaury 1, 2023