COMMUNITY News:

Twelve weeks of instructions in the philosophy and practice of Yang Style Taiji 24 Forms, Taiji Qigong 18 Forms and The Eight Brocades are being offered 9-10 a.m. Saturdays beginning Feb. 11 at Fellowship Hall, in the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 North Sage St.

This class is free and open to adults and children age 12 and up who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Class size limit is 20 participants.

 Participants will explore body alignment, flexibility and coordination, breathing techniques, philosophy and the use of Taiji as physical exercise and spiritual practice.

For more information, text 505.920.6808 or email kokheong@comcast.net to register.

Instructor KokHeong McNaughton has been practicing and teaching Taiji and Qigong for more than 40 years. There is no fee for the classes, though goodwill donations toward Gaia’s Pantry and the church’s Garden Funds are gratefully accepted.