Class Supplies & Resources

Here is a list of recommended supplies and other resources:

Shoes:

• If you require an orthotic, use your orthotic with the flattest-soled shoe you can find
• Otherwise, look for “Wide Toebox Zero Drop Barefoot shoes”. Whitin is a popular brand.

Socks:

• Padded socks work well for the YMCA and ok at our Studio
• Grippy/non-slip/soccer/Yoga socks work ok for the YMCA and well at our Studio

Shirt:

• First one free with school registration, replacements $25 apiece – inquire in class.

Pants:

• Comfy black opaque pants. I teach using these.

Weapons:

• Tai Chi Broadsword: Southern Dao Style
• Tai Chi Jian: with tassel and case

Class Accessories:

• Tai Chi Ruler: eBay or Amazon
• Tai Chi Ball: Etsy or YMAA

Yang Style 108 Long Form Self-Study:

• Self Study videos by the Instructor
• Beginner’s DVD by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming (step by step)
• Tai Chi Connections book by John Loupos (to address bad habits)
• Yang 108 Form Move List from YMAA (see me for the 2 changes I made in part 3)

Registration Forms:

• New Student Form
• Release Form

YMCA Class music:

• Zen Garden by Daniel May

Miscellaneous:

• Learning Style Test