Embrace The Moon welcomes back Master Jan Silberstorff! This year we dive deep into the interrelationship of the Chan Si Gong (Silk Reeling) patterns within the Laojia Yilu. Chan Si Gong is the warp and the weave of all of Chen Taijiquan so this is an absolute must for serious practitioners of the art. Beginners will be fascinated and set on the right course from the onset. Our workshop will include analysis, pattern and form instruction and correction. The goal is not to get through the entire form, but to deeply understand the material.

Special additions to the main workshop include a Push Hands capsule and an evening online lecture on on Taoism.

January 31-February 2
Online Lecture on Essential Tai Chi /Qigong terms
Friday, January 31
6 pm PST
$50 , USA pay Kim Ivy
Other countries Pay Jan

Chansigong + Laojia Yilu (in-person)
Saturday, February 1
10:30 am - 1:30 pm; 4:30 pm -7:30 pm
Sunday, February 2
10:00 am -1:00 pm; 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
$300 both days; $175 one day; $100 one 3 hour capsule

Push Hands (in-person)
Sunday, February 2
5:30pm - 7:00pm
$50

Entire workshop:
$375

Payment by Zelle or check only. Contact Kim to be directed.

Master Jan’s bio is extensive, please refer to this link for details.

This year we embark on an intentional program to advance our Tai Chi practice. Every month we will study the 13 Energies, Push Hands, Deep form corrections and begin the Xinjia Yilu. This program is for intermediate practitioners who have a grasp on the Laojia Yilu, have a home practice and are committed to the majority of these workshops. In-person only.

Winter session:
Remaining Fridays: February 14, March 14
12:00 - 2:30pm
$60 each or $150 for series*
Zelle, Venmo, check or cash only (contact Kim for the addresses)
*10% discount for those registered on an annual. and If you are a student registered for 2025, who’s 2024 Wednesday evening & Friday morning classes were discontinued, contact Kim.

This year we embark upon advancing our Luohan practice. In these monthly workshops we delve further into the energetics and variations of the 18 Hands, advanced yin/yang walking patterns, form correction, the Siu Luohan, the short pole, and more as the spirit moves us. These workshops are for ongoing students with the school, who have a strong grasp on the 18 Hands and are committed to attending most of the monthly sessions. In person only, with exceptions for those living out of town.

Winter Session:
Remaining Sundays, February 16, March 16
2-4:30 pm
$60 each or $150 for series*
Zelle, Venmo, check or cash only (contact Kim for the addresses)
*10% discount for annual registrants, 50% discount for certified instructors