Classes and Schedule

Welcome to the Cedar Wind Center. We offer Meditation, Mind-Body Fitness, Tai Chi, and various workshops exploring the mind-body experience. Scroll through to see what we offer. Already know what class you want? Sign up HERE

Workshops/Retreats

There are no workshops or retreats scheduled at this time. Please explore our regularly scheduled classes

INTRODUCE YOUR BRAND

Meditation

SITTING MEDITATION

Meditation is perhaps one of the most important things that we can do, as it cultivates stillness and tranquility as our foundation, with the resultant intuitive insights that occur within that open mental space. Group meditation is a wonderful experience. Coming to the center removes distractions - you are here, now, with nothing to do but sit. We find strength from each other, sitting quietly together. It is powerful to experience many minds merging into one space of stillness.

Each session begins with a short talk to set the intent and offer guidance from foundational to nuanced concepts followed by a brief stretch to open and prepare our bodies to sit. We then sit meditation for 35-45 minutes in two blocks with the opportunity to stand and stretch in the middle. While there is a short talk at the beginning, the intent of the meditation sessions are for them to be highly experiential via the quiet group meditation, as, ultimately, meditation is the process of inward discovery.

Tuesdays, 6-7pm all are welcomed. Meditation cushions and chairs are provided.

Next Sessions: October 7th, 14th, 21st

Cost: There is no set cost for this. Please contribute an amount comfortable for you.

Sign Up: Space is limited, please reserve your space on our booking page HERE

MEDITATION EXPLORATION

This session explores different meditation practices each month from the rich traditions of Zen Buddhism, such as chanting, mantra recitation, bowing rituals, etc.

Stay tuned for next session info.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi offers a lifetime of exploration of our potential. It is a “foundation art” in that it offers insightful ways to approach all of life’s endeavors. Tai Chi has broad reaching benefits across physical, mental and energetic capacities.

Tai Chi Combination Form 42

Over the generations of practice, Tai Chi split into various different styles, with each style emphasizing a certain aspect of Tai Chi. The Combination Form rejoins the four major styles of the Chen, Yang, Wu and Sun traditions back into one form. As such, this form explores the full range of Tai Chi. Due to its beauty and complexity, it is used in China for performance Wushu Competitions. Ben teaches a unique version of Combination form 42 that has maintained the beauty of the competition form while also meticulously restoring the traditional aspects of Tai Chi, expressing the full range of health benefits, energy, functional applications, and philosophy of Tai Chi as a way of life. Every movement is richly layered with physical skills, internal energy, and a deep philosophical symbolism that turns each step of the form into a meditative journey.

Joining Tai Chi: CONTACT US to join the waitlist for the next beginner class. Tai Chi at Cedar Wind is taught progressively, so is not offered as a “drop-in” or rolling admission style class. All new participants begin together and progress week by week through a comprehensive teaching system.

Ongoing classes: Fall session for returning students begins week of Sept 8th and ends last week of January

no classes:

  • October 27-November 7 (Ben race travel, National Team Coaching)

  • November 24-28 (Thanksgiving week)

  • December 22-January 2 (Holidays/New Year)

Beginner Tai Chi: beginner Tai Chi dates:

  • 8 classes September 24th-November 19th

  • no class on October 29th

Cambridge Tai Chi Schedule: Cambridge students, please click here for full schedule and location information

Mentoring Schedule:

Mentoring sessions for existing Tai Chi students:

Monday 5:00pm - Cedar Wind Center

Tuesday 11:00am - Cedar Wind Center

Wednesday 3:30pm - Cedar Wind Center

Thursday 10:00am (oriented towards beginner class) - Cedar Wind Center

Friday 9:00am - Prima Care 829 Main Rd

Friday 10:05am - Prima Care 829 Main Rd