Join me in the gentle movements of Dao Yin and Qigong amidst the serene beauty of Woodlands Garden. These ancient practices are designed to reduce stress and connect with nature, offering a peaceful way to nurture both mind and body. This class is part of the Health and Wellness in Nature initiative at Woodland Gardens.

Over the course of 8 weeks, we will gather in the screened-in Pavilion at Woodlands Garden, where we’ll practice Qigong and Dao Yin. These practices emphasize intentional breathing, balance, and gentle movements—both standing and on the ground—to help cultivate flexibility and harmony. As foundational practices for Tai Chi, they offer an excellent introduction to this transformative discipline. Weather permitting, we’ll also enjoy walking the grounds using forest bathing techniques, guided by Neil's deep knowledge of trees.

The fee for the session is $30 for Coop members and Woodlands' Volunteers and Donors, otherwise a $60 donation from the curious public is requested.  Proceeds will be evenly donated to Woodlands Garden and the Tai Chi 4 LIFE Coop. Woodlands Garden is dedicated to preserving a woodland sanctuary that educates and inspires the community to connect with the natural world. The Tai Chi 4 LIFE Coop is a self-care cooperative that brings together teachers and students to offer practical methods for reducing stress through Tai Chi, Qigong, and other healing arts, enhancing overall health and well-being.

Neil, a skilled instructor in Tai Chi, Wild Goose Qigong, Tree Gong, Four Season Qigong, Five Element Medical Qigong, and Dao Yin, has taught Qigong at the Decatur Recreation Center and is a founding member of the Tai Chi 4 LIFE Coop. In addition to his teaching, Neil works as a consulting arborist, combining his love for nature with his expertise in mind-body wellness.

Class Description:  The CCC and Tai Chi 4 L.I.F.E. Cooperative provides an opportunity to learn the basics of Tai Chi (the Yang Style 24 Form) as well as “the mother of Tai Chi” called Qigong. Qigong is defined as "energy refinement over time," and practicing Qigong helps us develop our receptiveness to both the energy within and the energy that exists around us.  In class we will practice both Tai Chi and Qigong to strengthen our bodies' ability to open and let "chi" (universal energy) flow and clear the bodies' meridian channels.  L.I.F.E. stands for Longevity, Increased balance and strength, Flexibility and Energy.  Students report feeling much better at the end of class as compared to the start.  Join the class to learn these ancient cleansing and energy enhancing arts, as they help remove obstacles to help you retain and maintain better health. 

Health benefits of Tai Chi/Qigong practice:  Many studies, past and present, continue to show the health benefits of an ongoing Tai Chi/Qigong practice.  Below are listed a few benefits: 

·      Increased flexibility, muscle, tendon, ligament and joint strength

·      Improved posture, alignment and balance

·      Integration of body, mind and spirit; aiding concentration

·      Improved circulation, blood pressure, and heart rate

·      Reduced stress/tension by improving relaxation

·      Ease pain by increasing energy flow

Class format: 1) Gentle shaking to release tension; 2) Warm-up with the slow, spiraling movements of Qigong, along with deep breaths, to promote balance and alignment; 3) Practice of Tai Chi Yang-style 24 forms; 4) Cool down with self-massage techniques and enjoy renewed energy. 

Equipment:  Loose clothing is encouraged, a t-shirt and baggy pants; along with flat shoes, low-wedge sneakers or rubber-soled shoes. 

For More Information:  www.taichi4lifecoop.org or email:  sjdorage@gmail.com, or call: 404-617-0071

Engage 60 minutes to restore your energy. This is a beginner's class and uses Qigong to help with balance and relaxation while building strength and flexibility. We will focus on different types of breath to better connect ourselves to our bodies and surroundings. The class is low impact and is accessible to most everyone. 

Taught by: Neil Norton

online only on the VA's Virtual Care Manager internal network with Carnese Jackson (backup teacher: Steve Dorage)

Taught by: Heidi Made

I invite you to join me for a Qigong class designed to improve your balance, relaxation, strength, and flexibility. In each session, we’ll combine breath techniques with gentle, meditative movements to promote overall health and well-being. Whether you’re new to fitness or have been practicing for years, this class is suitable for all levels.

I’d love to guide you on this journey to enhance your body and mind. I look forward to seeing you in class!

Tai Chi-Qigong Beginners Session is for all beginners to the Tai Chi-Qigong energy learning process.  No previous knowledge or experience necessary.  This session is in-person, at Legacy Park (500 S. Columbia Drive), and on Zoom.  

Zoom session are for those who can not make in-person sessions, either due to distance (from Decatur, GA) or any other issues. 

Each session is an independent learning module, and each is also adding to previous sessions, to help each student gain a more holistic grounding in the internal arts of Tai Chi-Qigong.  

Beginners Zoom sessions are taught Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings.   In 2025, both are now in-person, as well as Zoom.  

Tai Chi Flow is for students committed to the Tai Chi-Qigong (internal energy arts) practice and process.   Prior approval of the instructor is needed before joining. 

Tai Chi Flow sessions assists each student to improve energy flow in their practices.  The Flow sessions are geared to help students' connect-the-energy dots both internally and externally for a more naturally flowing energy practice.  This leads to a more enhanced moving meditation practice.

Contact Steve, 404-617-0071, for more information.

All classes are ongoing.  You may join anytime. For the most the current schedule please subscribe to weekly email  to receive the most current schedule.

This Tai Chi-Qigong Practice session for midlevel practitioners.   To join, contact instructor first.  One should have some knowledge and experience with Qigong and Tai Chi Yang-style short form.   Midlevel practice will help those interested in expanding their practice to help create full body, mind and energy cleanse.  This will help refurbish chi to create practice flow.  

Contact Steve, 404-617-0071, for more information and to register.

Class Description:  The CCC and Tai Chi 4 L.I.F.E. Cooperative provides an opportunity to learn the basics of Tai Chi (the Yang Style 24 Form) as well as “the mother of Tai Chi” called Qigong. Qigong is defined as "energy refinement over time," and practicing Qigong helps us develop our receptiveness to both the energy within and the energy that exists around us.  In class we will practice both Tai Chi and Qigong to strengthen our bodies' ability to open and let "chi" (universal energy) flow and clear the bodies' meridian channels.  L.I.F.E. stands for Longevity, Increased balance and strength, Flexibility and Energy.  Students report feeling much better at the end of class as compared to the start.  Join the class to learn these ancient cleansing and energy enhancing arts, as they help remove obstacles to help you retain and maintain better health. 

Health benefits of Tai Chi/Qigong practice:  Many studies, past and present, continue to show the health benefits of an ongoing Tai Chi/Qigong practice.  Below are listed a few benefits: 

·      Increased flexibility, muscle, tendon, ligament and joint strength

·      Improved posture, alignment and balance

·      Integration of body, mind and spirit; aiding concentration

·      Improved circulation, blood pressure, and heart rate

·      Reduced stress/tension by improving relaxation

·      Ease pain by increasing energy flow

Class format: 1) Gentle shaking to release tension; 2) Warm-up with the slow, spiraling movements of Qigong, along with deep breaths, to promote balance and alignment; 3) Practice of Tai Chi Yang-style 24 forms; 4) Cool down with self-massage techniques and enjoy renewed energy. 

Equipment:  Loose clothing is encouraged, a t-shirt and baggy pants; along with flat shoes, low-wedge sneakers or rubber-soled shoes. 

For More Information:  www.taichi4lifecoop.org or email:  sjdorage@gmail.com, or call: 404-617-0071

Engage 60 minutes to restore your energy. This is a beginner's class and uses Qigong to help with balance and relaxation while building strength and flexibility. We will focus on different types of breath to better connect ourselves to our bodies and surroundings. The class is low impact and is accessible to most everyone. 

Taught by: Neil Norton

online only on the VA's Virtual Care Manager internal network with Carnese Jackson (backup teacher: Steve Dorage)

Taught by: Heidi Made

I invite you to join me for a Qigong class designed to improve your balance, relaxation, strength, and flexibility. In each session, we’ll combine breath techniques with gentle, meditative movements to promote overall health and well-being. Whether you’re new to fitness or have been practicing for years, this class is suitable for all levels.

I’d love to guide you on this journey to enhance your body and mind. I look forward to seeing you in class!

Tai Chi-Qigong Beginners Session is for all beginners to the Tai Chi-Qigong energy learning process.  No previous knowledge or experience necessary.  This session is in-person, at Legacy Park (500 S. Columbia Drive), and on Zoom.  

Zoom session are for those who can not make in-person sessions, either due to distance (from Decatur, GA) or any other issues. 

Each session is an independent learning module, and each is also adding to previous sessions, to help each student gain a more holistic grounding in the internal arts of Tai Chi-Qigong.  

Beginners Zoom sessions are taught Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings.   In 2025, both are now in-person, as well as Zoom.  

Tai Chi Flow is for students committed to the Tai Chi-Qigong (internal energy arts) practice and process.   Prior approval of the instructor is needed before joining. 

Tai Chi Flow sessions assists each student to improve energy flow in their practices.  The Flow sessions are geared to help students' connect-the-energy dots both internally and externally for a more naturally flowing energy practice.  This leads to a more enhanced moving meditation practice.

Contact Steve, 404-617-0071, for more information.

All classes are ongoing.  You may join anytime. For the most the current schedule please subscribe to weekly email  to receive the most current schedule.

This Tai Chi-Qigong Practice session for midlevel practitioners.   To join, contact instructor first.  One should have some knowledge and experience with Qigong and Tai Chi Yang-style short form.   Midlevel practice will help those interested in expanding their practice to help create full body, mind and energy cleanse.  This will help refurbish chi to create practice flow.  

Contact Steve, 404-617-0071, for more information and to register.

Class Description:  The CCC and Tai Chi 4 L.I.F.E. Cooperative provides an opportunity to learn the basics of Tai Chi (the Yang Style 24 Form) as well as “the mother of Tai Chi” called Qigong. Qigong is defined as "energy refinement over time," and practicing Qigong helps us develop our receptiveness to both the energy within and the energy that exists around us.  In class we will practice both Tai Chi and Qigong to strengthen our bodies' ability to open and let "chi" (universal energy) flow and clear the bodies' meridian channels.  L.I.F.E. stands for Longevity, Increased balance and strength, Flexibility and Energy.  Students report feeling much better at the end of class as compared to the start.  Join the class to learn these ancient cleansing and energy enhancing arts, as they help remove obstacles to help you retain and maintain better health. 

Health benefits of Tai Chi/Qigong practice:  Many studies, past and present, continue to show the health benefits of an ongoing Tai Chi/Qigong practice.  Below are listed a few benefits: 

·      Increased flexibility, muscle, tendon, ligament and joint strength

·      Improved posture, alignment and balance

·      Integration of body, mind and spirit; aiding concentration

·      Improved circulation, blood pressure, and heart rate

·      Reduced stress/tension by improving relaxation

·      Ease pain by increasing energy flow

Class format: 1) Gentle shaking to release tension; 2) Warm-up with the slow, spiraling movements of Qigong, along with deep breaths, to promote balance and alignment; 3) Practice of Tai Chi Yang-style 24 forms; 4) Cool down with self-massage techniques and enjoy renewed energy. 

Equipment:  Loose clothing is encouraged, a t-shirt and baggy pants; along with flat shoes, low-wedge sneakers or rubber-soled shoes. 

For More Information:  www.taichi4lifecoop.org or email:  sjdorage@gmail.com, or call: 404-617-0071

Engage 60 minutes to restore your energy. This is a beginner's class and uses Qigong to help with balance and relaxation while building strength and flexibility. We will focus on different types of breath to better connect ourselves to our bodies and surroundings. The class is low impact and is accessible to most everyone. 

Taught by: Neil Norton

online only on the VA's Virtual Care Manager internal network with Carnese Jackson (backup teacher: Steve Dorage)

Taught by: Heidi Made

I invite you to join me for a Qigong class designed to improve your balance, relaxation, strength, and flexibility. In each session, we’ll combine breath techniques with gentle, meditative movements to promote overall health and well-being. Whether you’re new to fitness or have been practicing for years, this class is suitable for all levels.

I’d love to guide you on this journey to enhance your body and mind. I look forward to seeing you in class!

Tai Chi-Qigong Beginners Session is for all beginners to the Tai Chi-Qigong energy learning process.  No previous knowledge or experience necessary.  This session is in-person, at Legacy Park (500 S. Columbia Drive), and on Zoom.  

Zoom session are for those who can not make in-person sessions, either due to distance (from Decatur, GA) or any other issues. 

Each session is an independent learning module, and each is also adding to previous sessions, to help each student gain a more holistic grounding in the internal arts of Tai Chi-Qigong.  

Beginners Zoom sessions are taught Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings.   In 2025, both are now in-person, as well as Zoom.  

Tai Chi Flow is for students committed to the Tai Chi-Qigong (internal energy arts) practice and process.   Prior approval of the instructor is needed before joining. 

Tai Chi Flow sessions assists each student to improve energy flow in their practices.  The Flow sessions are geared to help students' connect-the-energy dots both internally and externally for a more naturally flowing energy practice.  This leads to a more enhanced moving meditation practice.

Contact Steve, 404-617-0071, for more information.

All classes are ongoing.  You may join anytime. For the most the current schedule please subscribe to weekly email  to receive the most current schedule.

This Tai Chi-Qigong Practice session for midlevel practitioners.   To join, contact instructor first.  One should have some knowledge and experience with Qigong and Tai Chi Yang-style short form.   Midlevel practice will help those interested in expanding their practice to help create full body, mind and energy cleanse.  This will help refurbish chi to create practice flow.  

Contact Steve, 404-617-0071, for more information and to register.

Class Description:  The CCC and Tai Chi 4 L.I.F.E. Cooperative provides an opportunity to learn the basics of Tai Chi (the Yang Style 24 Form) as well as “the mother of Tai Chi” called Qigong. Qigong is defined as "energy refinement over time," and practicing Qigong helps us develop our receptiveness to both the energy within and the energy that exists around us.  In class we will practice both Tai Chi and Qigong to strengthen our bodies' ability to open and let "chi" (universal energy) flow and clear the bodies' meridian channels.  L.I.F.E. stands for Longevity, Increased balance and strength, Flexibility and Energy.  Students report feeling much better at the end of class as compared to the start.  Join the class to learn these ancient cleansing and energy enhancing arts, as they help remove obstacles to help you retain and maintain better health. 

Health benefits of Tai Chi/Qigong practice:  Many studies, past and present, continue to show the health benefits of an ongoing Tai Chi/Qigong practice.  Below are listed a few benefits: 

·      Increased flexibility, muscle, tendon, ligament and joint strength

·      Improved posture, alignment and balance

·      Integration of body, mind and spirit; aiding concentration

·      Improved circulation, blood pressure, and heart rate

·      Reduced stress/tension by improving relaxation

·      Ease pain by increasing energy flow

Class format: 1) Gentle shaking to release tension; 2) Warm-up with the slow, spiraling movements of Qigong, along with deep breaths, to promote balance and alignment; 3) Practice of Tai Chi Yang-style 24 forms; 4) Cool down with self-massage techniques and enjoy renewed energy. 

Equipment:  Loose clothing is encouraged, a t-shirt and baggy pants; along with flat shoes, low-wedge sneakers or rubber-soled shoes. 

For More Information:  www.taichi4lifecoop.org or email:  sjdorage@gmail.com, or call: 404-617-0071

Engage 60 minutes to restore your energy. This is a beginner's class and uses Qigong to help with balance and relaxation while building strength and flexibility. We will focus on different types of breath to better connect ourselves to our bodies and surroundings. The class is low impact and is accessible to most everyone. 

Taught by: Neil Norton

online only on the VA's Virtual Care Manager internal network with Carnese Jackson (backup teacher: Steve Dorage)

Taught by: Heidi Made

I invite you to join me for a Qigong class designed to improve your balance, relaxation, strength, and flexibility. In each session, we’ll combine breath techniques with gentle, meditative movements to promote overall health and well-being. Whether you’re new to fitness or have been practicing for years, this class is suitable for all levels.

I’d love to guide you on this journey to enhance your body and mind. I look forward to seeing you in class!

Tai Chi-Qigong Beginners Session is for all beginners to the Tai Chi-Qigong energy learning process.  No previous knowledge or experience necessary.  This session is in-person, at Legacy Park (500 S. Columbia Drive), and on Zoom.  

Zoom session are for those who can not make in-person sessions, either due to distance (from Decatur, GA) or any other issues. 

Each session is an independent learning module, and each is also adding to previous sessions, to help each student gain a more holistic grounding in the internal arts of Tai Chi-Qigong.  

Beginners Zoom sessions are taught Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings.   In 2025, both are now in-person, as well as Zoom.  

Tai Chi Flow is for students committed to the Tai Chi-Qigong (internal energy arts) practice and process.   Prior approval of the instructor is needed before joining. 

Tai Chi Flow sessions assists each student to improve energy flow in their practices.  The Flow sessions are geared to help students' connect-the-energy dots both internally and externally for a more naturally flowing energy practice.  This leads to a more enhanced moving meditation practice.

Contact Steve, 404-617-0071, for more information.