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Winter/Spring 2026 Online Cannon Fist Classes with Grandmaster Yang
I highly recommend classes with Dr. Yang for anyone with an interest in learning T'ai Chi. Students quickly learn effective practice skills and growth through Dr. Yang’s kind demeanor and superior teaching methods. An emphasis on nurturing the body and mind fosters growth through physical and mental resilience. - Brendan
Online Sundays, starting January 11, 10–11 AM ET
Plus 24/7 access to recorded class videos
Please note - due to the new research study, class dates will be irregular.
Deepen your practice with Cannon Fist, a powerful ancient Chen-style form. Build a strong body and tranquil mind through:
Agility and silk reeling drills
Functional meditation
Injury prevention + martial application
Intermediate/Advanced levels
Learn new forms 20 - 29
A video connecting forms 1-19 is included
WaQi for Chronic Pain: Back Pain Relief Series
Relieve Pain, Reclaim Your Life, Develop Optimal Well-Being
Experience an evidence-based Tai Chi and Qigong program designed to relieve chronic back pain, enhance mobility, and support overall well-being. Backed by ancient wisdom and modern research, this personalized program empowers you to manage pain effectively and regain confidence in daily life.
Key Benefits:
Relieve chronic pain effectively with evidence-based practices.
Improve posture, core strength, flexibility, balance, and physical function.
Enhance sleep, reduce stress, and cultivate a calm, positive, and resilient mind.
2026 WaQi Summer Camps
Chen Tai Chi 48 Form Camp
Focus: Fundamentals & All Levels
Content: New Forms and Silk Reeling Qigong
Dates: June 2–7, 2026
Location: Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Chen Tai Chi Cannon Fist Camp
Focus: Intermediate & Advanced Levels
Content: Pao Chui Forms and Silk Reeling Qigong
Dates: June 7–12, 2026
Location: Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Previous News
Grandmaster Yang's Tai Chi Workshop for Pain Relief in Chicago
Fundraising Event, was hosted by Dr. David Mann, Saturday, September 28, 2024 • Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
2024 NASS 39th Annual Meeting September 25-28, 2024, Chicago, IL
Master Yang presented at this premier medical meeting for spine health to discover how tai chi and qigong can help relieve pain and enhance overall well-being.
Useful Content
Watch this special video on optimal spine care!
Dr. Roger Härtl, renowned neurosurgeon at Weill Cornell Medicine interviews Dr. Yang about how t’ai chi and qigong can help heal back pain.
Watch Dr. Yang at Kripalu
Dr. Yang Yang, Master Tai Chi and QiGong instructor, has instructed at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts for several years. You now can join him for Kripalu’s online classes, to be announced soon.
Watch an excellent video from the Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery Center.
T’ai Chi and Qigong for Back Pain: Using an Eastern Practice for Better Spine Health.