White Cloud Arts

Tai Chi Chuan

Tung Family Lineage

Vermont





We welcome all who are interested to begin their journey on the path of growing a Tai Chi Chuan practice in this Year of the Water Rabbit, 2150! Please enjoy viewing our site and contact us with any questions that arise. Gratitude to the Tung Family who have sustained and shared this practice for four generations. It is our good fortune to meet, practice, and build community together. May all beings benefit!

 


Tung Ying Chieh

Tung Chen Wei & Tung Kai Ying

Tung Hu Ling
 

Today people practice Tai Chi Chuan for a number of reasons that go beyond physical well being. Many value its recreational and social aspects. However, in order to achieve the greatest benefit, one must pay close attention to the method of study. Above all, students must have self-confidence. You must believe in yourself to have the courage, determination, and patience to study and train diligently. Yet confidence alone is not enough. You also must be ready to persevere and to approach the art with a modest and open mind. Only then can great accomplishment be possible.
- Grand Master Tung Kai Ying/ Learning Tai Chi Chuan

Teachings and Practice

All welcome to join in learning this supreme internal art of Tai Chi Chuan originally developed by Yang Cheng Fu and passed to Tung Ying Chieh, one of his nine principle students. The Tung Family has carried on this traditional practice now passing through four generations to Grand Masters Tung Hu Ling & Tung Kai Ying, and Master Tung Chen Wei.

Teachings primarily focus on learning the practice of sequential postures, commonly known as the “Slow Set” along with complementary exercises, qigong movements, and push hands & partner practice with application of principles and Yin/Yang philosophy. This creates a foundation for learning additional forms and applications both as a civil and martial art.

Guidelines for ongoing diligent practice with right effort encourage attention to form, alignment, balance, mindfulness and energetic flow which may awaken the potential to generate well being of body, mind, and spirit, bringing forth greater vitality, harmony and skillfulness within each individual and community as a whole.

Health Benefits May Include:

  • Improve coordination, muscle tone, balance, easing joint movement
  • Stimulate circulation & oxygenate the blood, nourishing organ system
  • Promote relaxation successfully treating anxiety and depression
  • Regulate digestion and healthy appetite
  • Stimulate & integrate brain function and build concentration
  • Generate a state of tranquility and serenity

Forms Taught

  • Tai Chi Chuan / Slow Set
  • Quai Chuan / Fast Tai Chi Chuan
  • Tung Jia / Family Set, Slow
  • Ying Chieh Quai Chuan / Family Set, Fast
  • Tui Shou / Push Hands (Fixed & Moving)
  • Da Lu / Four Corners & 3 Step Push Hands
 
  • Dao / Knife I & II
  • Jian / Sword
  • Double Sticks
  • Kai He / Hard Set
  • Yang Duilian
  • Tung Jia Duilian

Classes & Events

Winter-Spring 2024

No class on Memorial Day, Monday May 27

Fundamentals Class

April - May
Rolling Admissions Through April
Instructor: Andreas Landolt-Hoene

This class introduces the fundamentals of Tai Chi Chuan to establish a foundation for lifelong practice. The movement postures are taught and memorized in sequence with attention to form, alignment, relaxation, balance, mindfulness and energetic flow. Complementary exercises and Tai Chi Gong movements support the integration of this movement form along with an understanding of guiding principles and Yin/Yang philosophy. Personal practice is encouraged and necessary for greatest benefit and development. Community Practice sessions and All Levels classes, open to Beginners, offer additional opportunities to integrate and deepen the practice.

Day/Time TBA
Burnham Hall,Lincoln

All Levels Class

First Class Free
Instructors: Madeleine & Andreas

In this class, open to seasoned practitioners and beginners alike, students will learn and refine the practice of Tai Chi Chuan/Slow Set with attention to the sequence of correct postures, alignment, transitional movements, evenness of flow, and group harmonization. Complementary exercises and Qigong movements which support and strengthen one’s skills, all of which are guided by underlying principles and an understanding of Yin/Yang philsophy. Instruction and practice of Fast Tai Chi Chuan Set / Quai Chuan will be included as well. An introduction to Push Hands and partner practices which further listening skills and demonstrate effective application of the postures, revealing the martial aspect of Tai Chi Chuan, will also be shared.

Mondays, 6-7:30 pm
First Congregational Church
38 S. Winooski Ave, Burlington

All Forms Taiji Class

Familiar with Slow Set to attend
Instructors: Madeleine & Andreas

The practice of Tai Chi Chuan, both slow and fast sets, will continue to provide a foundation for instruction of additional forms in a careful progression, according to the group’s level of skill.

  • Tung Jia / Family Set, Slow
  • Ying Chieh Quai Chuan / Family Set, Fast
  • Kai He / Hard Set
  • Dao / Knife I and Long Knife
  • Jian / Sword
  • Double Sticks

Duilian partner practices, moving sequences with application of movements from both Yang and Tung Family Tai Chi Chuan sets will be taught. Push Hands (Fixed) will continue to be practiced and Moving Push Hands practices such as Da Lu/Four Corners and 3 step will be introduced.

Tuesdays, 10-Noon
Burnham Hall, Lincoln

Community Practice

Students of all levels of experience in the practice of Tung Family Tai Chi Chuan are invited to join for open practice of the Slow Set and additional forms, according to the experience and knowledge of those present. There is no formal instruction rather, there is someone designated to lead the group in the session. This is an opportunity to develop both one’s individual practice as well as weave and strengthen the network of practitioners and teachers within the whole community. Practice is held in both indoor and outdoor locations.

Email us to join our mailing list for pop up events at various locations.

Second Sundays - March 10 / April 14 / May 12 / June 9
10:30-noon
Burnham Hall, Lincoln
By Donation

Private Sessions

Individual and Group
By Appointment Only

Students of Tai Chi Chuan have traditionally studied “one on one” with a Master or Teacher, generally by invitation after demonstrating a dedicated interest and willingness to practice. In this century, we have the good fortune to have the opportunity of both group and individual instruction available to us. Group classes are wonderful for learning in community and valuable for the experience of harmonizing movement altogether whereas private sessions offer complete attention to the growing needs and interests of an individual which may further enhance and deepen their understanding and experience of the art of Tai Chi Chuan.

Seasonal Retreats

Each season we offer a weekend of instruction and practice in retreat from our worldly concerns, deepening our exploration, understanding and examination of the art of Tai Chi Chuan along with its guiding principles, yin/yang philosophy and the myriad forms that arise from this foundation. The practice of quietude and development of concentration is furthered through the inclusion of complementary practices of mindfulness meditation. Each day we will enjoy a nutritious midday meal altogether, giving us the opportunity for inspiring exchange in conversation with all who are present. These retreats will be held in locations set amidst natural environments, evoking an awakened relationship as inseparable from the healing influence of pristine elements of nature. These weekends are open to practitioners who have some familiarity with the practice of Tai Chi Chuan through weekly classes.

Next Event TBD

Teaching in Community

Reaching out to diverse communities of all ages has been precious with groups that have interest in Tai Chi Chuan. We are always open to sharing these teachings in schools, senior centers, libraries, and more to joyfully inspire people through this most beneficial practice.

The Governors Institute of Asian Studies, which was held for high school teenagers in Vermont was held at the University of Vermont for many years in the summer where we offered instruction to the group for a week as an integral part of their studies.


We have offered classes at the Champlain Senior Center for many years, now located at the O.N.E. Community Center in Burlington. It is a diverse group of local seniors living in and around the Old North End.

Class Schedule

Winter-Spring 2024

No class on Memorial Day, Monday May 27

Burlington & Lincoln, Vermont

Fundamentals Class

April-May

Day/Time TBA
Burnham Town Hall
52 River Rd, Lincoln

All Levels Class

Ongoing

Mondays, 6-7:30 pm
First Congregational Church
38 S. Winooski Ave, Burlington

All Forms Taiji Class

Ongoing

Tuesdays, 10-Noon
Burnham Town Hall
52 River Rd, Lincoln

Community Practice

Ongoing

Second Sundays, 10:30-noon
Burnham Town Hall
52 River Rd, Lincoln



Summer 2023 Events

Burlington & Lincoln, Vermont



Community Practice and Potluck

5-9pm, Wednesday, June 21
Burlington

Registration / Contact Information

Registration for all classes is required before attending classes.

Our classes are ongoing, unless otherwise noted, with quarterly seasonal payments encouraged with the secondary option to pay for single classes at a higher rate available as well.

The “First Class Free” offer applies to both the Fundamentals and All Levels Classes. Students may begin these classes at any time with an option for seasonal payment prorated for remaining weeks of the quarter.

Community Practice is open to everyone and registration is not required. We welcome donations for this event which sustain this activity ongoing.

Our Taiji Class requires students to have a clear foundation in the Slow Set / Long Form. Students may inquire about attendance and are welcome by invitation.

Please email us to register for classes.

whitecloudarts@gmail.com

802-453-3690
PO Box 100, Bristol, VT 05443

Instructors

To be simple, pure, clear, still, level and constant;
to be impartial without action,
and in action to be aligned with heaven,
this is the way to sustain the spirit.
- Zuangzi

 

Madeleine Piat-Landolt, is a movement artist and educator who has shared the wisdom nature of complementary movement art forms, sound, and meditation in North America and Europe with all ages since 1977. She has been a practitioner of this authentic Yang style Tai Chi Chuan since 2003, studying with Grandmaster Tung Kai Ying, his son, Master Tung Chen Wei, and long time student, Christopher Kiely. Madeleine has been teaching traditional Tai Chi Chuan classes in Vermont since 2006. She is the Director/ Founder of the White Cloud Living Arts Foundation, established in 2007 to inspire, awaken, and cultivate true nature through education, consultations, retreats, and community events wherein all beings may benefit.

 

Andreas Landolt-Hoene, has had a passion for martial arts throughout his youth and following graduation from the University of Vermont, was introduced to the practice of Tai Chi Chuan in 2009 by Madeleine Piat-Landolt. Within the next year, he deepened his ongoing training through seminars and camps with Master Tung Chen Wei and Grand Master Tung Kai Ying. He has assisted in teaching all level classes, as well as for the Governor’s Institute of Asian Culture at UVM with Madeleine from 2012-2017. In the Autumn of 2015, he began teaching his own class in Burlington with the blessings and encouragement of the Tung Family. Additionally, Andreas cooks fine meals at Pauline’s Cafe in S. Burlington, and enjoys the arts of videography and photography as well as moving in the flow on his skateboard or snowboard.