Gurney Bolster
Bio
After 30 years in Montreal, teaching somatic education and movement fundamentals at the Universite du Quebec a Montreal, I moved to Pittsburgh where I began to teach very basic tai chi classes to seniors. In 2010 I discovered Dr. Lam's work through the local library and was thrilled to discover that he had already done what I was trying to do on my own -- modify traditional tai chi forms to better serve the needs of seniors, beginners, and people with health concerns. I completed my first certification in Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) in March, 2011. I immediately restructured the content of my classes to focus on TCA. Opportunities kept opening up, and in no time my 6 weekly tai chi classes grew to 16. In October, 2011 the Arthritis Foundation of Western Pennsylvania awarded me as Volunteer of the Year for my work introducing TCA in the Pittsburgh area.
I have enjoyed training with Dr. Lam and many Tai Chi for Health Institute Master Trainers. I became Senior Trainer for the Institute in 2013 to help build a strong community of instructors in my region. It was an honor and a joy to bring Dr. Lam to Pittsburgh in 2014 to offer advanced training in Tai Chi for Arthritis. I hosted him again in 2017 to teach his certification program in Tai Chi for Rehabilitation as well as Exploring the Depth of Tai Chi for Arthritis. Also in 2014 and again in 2017 I had the opportunity to travel to China with Dr Lam and many of his advanced students.
I frequently give lectures and demonstrations at libraries, health fairs and conferences, to educate health care professionals and the general public about the benefits of tai chi as a complement to Western practices of exercise and medicine. I am grateful to now be able to offer a variety of tai chi programs and levels to my students, and to give the Tai Chi for Health Institute programs visibility in Pittsburgh. I eagerly contribute my passion and expertise to the Tai Chi for Health Institutes mission of promoting health, harmony, and community.
Contact
gurney.bolster@gmail.com | |
Phone | 412 480 4492 |
Country | United States |
State / Province / Region | PA |
City | Pittsburgh |
Available to Teach Online | Yes |
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Qualifications
Info
Class Information
Introductory and continuing practice classes: Tai Chi for Arthritis, part 1 and 2.
Introductory and continuing practice: Sun Style 73 Forms
Introductory Qigong.
Introductory and continuing practice: Sun Style 73 Forms
Introductory Qigong.
Location
Mt Lebanon: Sunset Hills United Presbyterian Church.
Bethel Park: Hamilton Presbyterian Church.
Squirrel Hill: To Life! Wellness and Therapy
Oakdale: Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Bethel Park: Hamilton Presbyterian Church.
Squirrel Hill: To Life! Wellness and Therapy
Oakdale: Pittsburgh Botanic Garden