CHIEF INSTRUCTOR: Ranna-Lesley Lachlan (PhD, RPP, RPE) has been involved
in Tai Chi Chuan since 1978. She was personally graded to Instructor
8th degree (black belt) in 1986 by Grand Master Erle Montaigue, W.T.B.A.
- the Montaigue School of Tai Chi and Pa Kua. Ranna has been based
in the USA since 1998 and is included on G. M. Montaigue's teachers'
list on his website taijiworld.com
. She has been a lifetime member of the Australian Therapeutic Movement
Association since 1985 and the Pacific Kung Fu Federation since 1986.
She has taught Tai Chi and therapeutic movement at
various locations in Australia
and the U.S.A. since then.
TAI CHI CHUAN is a gentle, flowing form of therapeutic movement that
is also a form of self defense. Based in the principle of stillness
within movement, it develops the physical, psychological, and
spiritual levels of the student.
QI
GONG ("Chi Kung"): The system of standing postures known
as Qi Gong taps energy and healing potentials of the human energy
system. Qi Gong is an integral part of Tai Chi training at 6th
Dimension TM.
STYLE
: The long form of Yang Cheng Fu style Tai Chi.
LOCATIONS:
Ranna teaches at her two 6th
Dimension TM
studios, one in downtown Charlottesville and one in the Winchester/
Stephens City area at Middletown.
WHAT
TO EXPECT: In the beginning: There are three segments,
or "thirds", to the long form of Yang Cheng Fu style Tai
Chi. An initial commitment of approximately 12 weeks is intended to
get you through the first third of the Tai Chi long form, if you attend
class regularly and practise between classes. This first third contains
one complete energy sub-cycle within the Tai Chi form. It also provides
important building blocks for the next two thirds of the entire Tai
Chi form. It generally takes people about 9 months to 1 year to memorize
all the movements of the entire Yang Cheng Fu Tai Chi long form (depending
on their commitment, class attendance, and practise at home), completing
additonal energy cycles and more complex moves.
Towards
the essence: Completing the memorization of the sequence
of movements is just the beginning. After this, push hands techniques
are then undertaken in more depth so that you become aware of where
your energy really is and of how you position yourself in many circumstances,
not just in class; the healing applications of Tai Chi and Qi Gong
are explored; and we work to deepen the energy awareness in your form,
thereby truly beginning your way to the essence of Tai Chi.
ADMISSION: Call USA 540-533-5403 or email
to register for Tai Chi classes at 6th
Dimension TM.
CLICK
HERE: 2009 TAI CHI CLASS INFO, FEES etc.
CLICK
HERE: RANNA & TAI CHI FEATURED AS COVER STORY IN "FLOW"
CLICK
HERE: TAI CHI PHOTO GALLERY
CLICK HERE FOR INTER-DIMENSIONAL
YOGA PLUS
CLICK
HERE FOR POLARITY THERAPY WORKSHOP
Ranna's
Inter-Dimensional Yoga Plus TV series
IS
NOW AVAILABLE AS A 4 DISC DVD SET.
UPCOMING
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION: On September 6, 2009, Ranna
will be presenting her Polarity Therapy and Cranio-Sacral Therapy
based Inter-Dimensional "Yoga" Plus™
method in an experiential workshop at the 25th Anniversary
conference of the American Polarity Therapy Association in Chicago
(September 4 - 6, 2009) - TOPIC: Ranna®...”Yoga”:
Integrating Polarity Yoga and Cranio-Sacral Rhythms through an Inter-Dimensional
Approach.
Ranna's
art work from 2000 - 2004: www.ranna.com