Debra Leonard

I waited nearly half my life to learn tai chi, having seen it once on TV as a kid. Forty plus years went by before I had that chance, but Ive been playing tai chi ever since.

Having started in 2005 with Chen Man Chen's yang short form, my first introduction to Dr. Paul Lams Tai Chi for Health programs came about in 2008 with Tai Chi for Arthritis.

I believe in these programs whole heartily. Taking such a complex subject and breaking it down in a way anyone can understand and follow is a remarkable feat. I was so extremely fortunate that my first instructor had worked within Dr. Lams programs. My hope is to become as patient, nurturing and informative as my teachers have been with me. I especially believe in the Kids programs and continue to urge the schools in our area to add it to their programs.

I have added over the years these Tai Chi for Health programs: Tai Chi for Arthritis and level ll, Tai Chi for Kids, Seated Tai Chi, Tai Chi for Energy, Tai Chi for Diabetes, Sun 39, Sun 73, and 32 Sword, 10, 16, 24, Yang Form. In process of 40 and 42 Yang

In the spring of 2011 worked as editor of the Tai Chi for Health Community newsletter, working with the TCHC board to bring articles of interest, community and education to other tai chi for health instructors.