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Dorene Gabelli
his quick responsiveness and his direction of where i can get help.....THANK YOU !
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Char Ryan
The classes blend Tai Chi basics and forms with broader information about meditation and health. They are fascinating; in almost three years, no class has ever been the same. I've learned so much about integrating motion, balance, and breathing.
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Laura Englander
Stan has an ability to teach you about your body as he conducts the class with a calm, quiet, and gently assertive style. He is very thoughtful about each class, changing attention to different parts of our bodies, and always integrating meditation with movement.
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Nonny Levy
Stanwood Chang is an excellent tai chi instructor. He is warm and encouraging, his instructions are clear, and he follows a creative and calming sequence of movements and exercises that provide accessible and gentle healing throughout the body. I highly recommend him to beginners as well as students with past experience in tai chi training or practice.
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Tom Coleman
Stan is an excellent teacher and he does a very good job of adding tai chi and qi gong insights as he leads the class through exercises and movements. He always has a subtle focus to his classes, be it a specific body part (lower back, ankles) or movement (cross walk brain hemispheres). He paces and mixes up class very nicely. I strongly recommend Stan's classes.
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Brian Tynemouth
I have been studying with Stan for about 9 years and continue to find the classes interesting and beneficial. His teaching combines precision with a varied and creative approach to deepening our awareness of movement and energy.
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Martin Kidder
Stanwood is an exceptional teacher. Knowledgable and patient.
Highly recommended.
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Joan Wilson
Wonderful skilled teacher, dedicated to both what he teaches, to being a teacher, and to his students.
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Elizabeth Wirls
Of all the teachers I have studied with, Stan has most helped me to understand the meaning of tai chi "play". He is always curious and inspires us to be so, exploring and experimenting with different ways to feel and pay attention to what is going on internally, mentally and physically. His questions are always open-ended (e.g. "How far up your back do you feel it? What areas of your back do you feel when you do this?) His qigong sessions are a deep dive into the somatics of tai chi. In every class he offers a little different focus, perhaps of a particular part of the body or of a way to visualize our breathing/circulation. (He seems to have a bottomless, constantly restocked bag of tricks to draw upon.) These sorts of explorations take time, lots of time, which he allows; they are never simply warm-ups you move through to get to the form. Often he suggests little 'games' to play with yourself outside of class, inviting you to pay attention to how you move, walk, or sit and, from these everyday experiences, to make connections to tai chi fundamentals. All of this helps us to make the practice our own. These qigong classes are accessible and enjoyable for all levels, beginner and advanced players alike, though as I hope I've suggested, perhaps they are most beneficial for the advanced player. Stan's teaching style --not too much talk and open-ended questions--keeps things positive but never fills in too much. His example has been invaluable to me as a teacher/certified tai chi instructor.
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Chris Huang
Stan is an outstanding tai chi/qigong/meditation instructor. He is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of the art of tai chi and can work with clients of any age and ability level. His gentle guided instruction and the ease with which he can tailor exercises to address individual needs provide a safe space for anyone to enjoy the benefits of this unique style of movement and stress reduction therapy. Stan is a very precise instructor of traditional tai chi forms including Sun, Yang and Chen styles. His qigong classes are unique and often combine practices from yoga, Pilates, kung fu, dance, traditional fitness and stretches. I have been working with Stan for over 6 years now and have noticed a tremendous improvement in my balance, flexibility, strength, and particularly in my ability to manage everyday stress.
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Elizabeth Schneider
Stan’s passion, core-deep knowledge, and brilliance in teaching tai chi and qigong are on display in every class. After 5 years, each class feels fresh and new to me. His knowledge and creativity seem boundless and he generously shares them with his students. Stan is kind and patient with all students and his quirky sense of humor adds a dash of levity and laughter to his classes. You can’t go wrong with this one!
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cynthia verba
In every session, Stan hits all my tight spots before I even realized how tight they were. It's a remarkable talent to read us so well and then know exactly how to address our needs. Equally remarkable, Stan accomplishes what he does in a completely relaxing way.
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Elizabeth ten Grotenhuis
Stan Chang is an inspired teacher who is gentle, patient, and funny. He is able to connect with students of all ages. As a senior, I feel particularly supported in this physical art form to which I have come later in life.
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Debra Ann Robinson-Menzies
I find the class on Zoom to be interesting and rejuvenating. Stan is friendly and encouraging.
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Jerry Henderson
I take a Qigong class with Stan, his class is refreshing and innovative with whole body and cross connective movements. While he is reinforcing common tai chi and Qigong principles with a comfortable consistency and easy to follow pace, there is always something new and challenging. I was driving 5 hours to take this class once a month, I am now thrilled to be able to attend once a week on Zoom. Stan is one of my most appreciated teachers both in person and on Zoom.
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Susan H
Stan is personable and patient, willing to take students at any level and teach as they progress. No student question is left unanswered.
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Jill Roff
The teacher is thoughtful, creative, authentic and medically informed. He creates a comfortable learning environment.
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Patty Ranen
Stanwood Chang is an amazing qigong and tai chi teacher! He has excellent teaching skills, an impressive knowledge of body movements, and truly cares about your well-being!
I have been attending his classes regularly for the past 5 years. My overall health, balance, posture, and ability to relax my mind and body have all improved!
I highly recommend Stanwood Chang, and feel very fortunate that he is my tai chi teacher!
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Ellie Horwitz
Stan is a wonderful teacher! He is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of qigong and many different Tai chi forms, he is a creative presenter, his classes are focused, foundational, and fun. It is a privilege and a delight to study with him whether one is a beginner or a long time practitioners.
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Carol Rutstein
Stanwood Chang is an engaging, caring teacher. He possesses the human qualities and skills to teach the art form of Tai Chi. The classes are wonderful for done to develop a general well-being incorporating mindfulness coupled with extensive knowledge of the history of Tai Chi.
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Suzan Chatis
I so enjoy working with Stanwood Chang, the founder and director of Sun Tai Chi, because no matter how large or small the class is, he sees what all of us are doing on an individual level. Therefore it's a group class, but you still get individual attention.
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Janet Littell
In our qi gong class, Stan brings a deep perspective on both qi energy and movement to the practice, plus a sense of humor. His instructions for movements are always clear. He is constantly bringing new qi energy activities and new information on movement to the classes.
In our tai chi class, Stan brings each student to the mental and physical strengthening aspects of tai chi while at the same time leading them to a non-striving, appropriate level of effort. Stan is patient and encourages each student to be compassionate with her or himself as learning progresses at each individual's pace.
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Lily Whitefox
Stan is a skillful and patient teacher. Practicing Sun Tai Chi makes me feel, graceful, strong and balanced.
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Kathy Kopp
Stanwood Chang is a rare teacher. I have been taking qigong and Sun Style tai chi from him for several years. He provides clear instruction, variety, insight and understanding of the human body. He is such a gifted teacher that he can handle both beginning and advanced students in the same class. I learn new things every class and gain new perspective. He also provides a video for tai chi, which is a most helpful tool for this discipline. When you talk to other students in the class, you find they are followers of Stan, not just students of the art. My years with Stan have been in person, but recently - with COVID 19 - virtual. The virtual classes are , surprisingly , very helpful and a chance for some detailed learning. I cannot recommend Stan too highly. A great practice for both the physically fit and for older folks. Run, don't walk, if you want to see a great teacher in action.
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Jane Sparrow
Stan is the best teacher! He skillfully works with students of all levels. His instructions are clear and through and his class are a great mix of positive energy, calm, and fun!
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Julie
Stan is an excellent teacher, so generous and continually expanding ways to practice.! Really helped me practice connecting mind and movement. Will be continuing instruction!
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Judy Goldberg
Stan is always prepared and encouraging. The class moves quickly And helps remove stress .
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Carol Marsh
I've been a student of Stan's for five years, and I consider him a brilliant teacher - he conveys both the depth of tai chi and qi gong, and the details of each movement. His teaching is grounded in a thorough understanding of the body. He meets his students where they are, with boundless patience! I couldn't recommend him more strongly!
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Angela Raymond, Winchendon, MA
Each class I participated in brings me back to my center and into the now. This pandemic has brought some mental struggles and qigong in combination with Tai Chi Chuan helps my mind focus. I like the how Stan brings awareness to places I barely notice in my day like feeling the weight of my teeth to help relax my jaw (personal favorite). The attention to breath and how tensing and relaxing the body changes the airflow. Also, the little challenges he gives to coordinate upper and lower body to help improve balance. I am in my early 40's and have been practicing for over 12 years. I enjoy the peace my heart/mind/spirit feel after an hour of practice with Sun Tai Chi Institute of Boston and find myself wanting another hour.
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Steven Schlang
I can give my highest recommendations for Stanwood Chang as a teacher and for Sun Tai Chi as a practice. I have taken both Tai Chi and Chi Gong lessons with Stan for several years. I have found him to be a remarkable teacher on many different levels and could not be more satisfied with his teachings and with the practices. He is thorough, clear and his knowledge base is profound. I was concerned that it would not be easy to go virtual but his teaching methodology is such that the on-line classes are easy to comprehend and to follow and are incredibly helpful in my developing my own daily practice. I am very grateful for both Stan and Sun Tai Chi in my life.
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Rosemarie Coleman
Stan has extensive knowledge of the muscles and mechanics of the body and where we hold stress and strain. He then targets his Qigong class around relieving every day stress and strain and educating us on how to use the stretches at home. Every time I leave the class more relaxed, balanced, open, and more aware of myself and my day has a bit more...sun...in it. I highly recommend Sun Tai Chi
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Richard Kamin
Stan is the best teacher. He is thoughtful, engaging, warm, and makes every class into something special and unique. And, he really gets the chi moving in a way that you can feel right from the start, even with no experience doing the movements. I highly recommend the class. It will change your energy!
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Ann G
Stan Chang is always aware of the personal and physical status of each member of our class. The level and nature of activity is varied and carefully calibrated, strenuous but not exhausting. I feel exhilarated at the end of each session.
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Naomi Litrownik
He is an amazing teacher, whose instructions are clear; he is creative in his approach, gives good examples, has an abundance of patience and kindness, and has both breadth and depth in his knowledge about Tai chi.
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Grady McGonagill
Stan is an excellent teacher. He draws on many traditions. And he's able to individualize instruction even as he teaches the whole class. I recommend him highly.
