Dennis Newport

Certifications

Moonwillow Tai Chi/WoodstockIL

Specialties

ArmsBackBalance TrainingBody TransformationCore TrainingFull BodyGeneral Wellness/FitnessHeart Health TrainingInjury PreventionLegsLow Impact TrainingMuscle TonePersonalized FitnessPostureRange of MotionShouldersStrength TrainingWellnessTai Chi

Policies

• Hourly rate: $50

• Session cancellation: 24 hours notice required

• First session is FREE

Training Philosophy

Tai chi is inner motion made manifest. Any tai chi forms should reflect a relaxed, mindful, and joyful inner disposition.

Training Professionally Since

September 1, 2019

Typical Training Session

It depends on the client’s level of physical health and his/her fitness history. In general, I begin by training for relaxation via the breath and familiarity with the action of joints. After some initial meditation, client is introduced to warm-ups that facilitate eventual involvement with a form chosen by the client. This can all be done seated, standing, or a combination of both.

Client success story

A number of clients have told me of how they have used centered breathing to enhance their own lives. In particular, one woman, who was in a wheelchair, was rushed to the emergency room with elevated blood pressure. Once there, she decided she did NOT want to be given more drugs or medication. Instead, she told them she would get her blood pressure down by centered breathing. And she did, and doctors were then able to treat her larger issue. After my group classes, which feature many returning clients, I am often told how relaxed people feel, and how loose they have become.

Hobbies

I am a longtime actor, appearing on many Chicago stages and film sets. I find that tai chi has become a continuation of actorly orientation to inner states of mind and body.

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