My Story

My name is David and I offer Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga classes in Portland, Oregon. My approach to teaching Tai Chi comes from learning in the parks of New York, San Francisco, and Hangzhou. I am an ever-evolving student who loves to learn new things. As an instructor, I strive to facilitate a fun and challenging atmosphere leading people to discover the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of developing a movement practice. Everyone is welcome in my classes.

Teaching Experience

• adidas, Portland, OR (Tai Chi, Qigong)
• Avalon Health Spa, Portland, OR (Tai Chi)
• Bally Total Fitness, Portland, OR (Tai Chi, Yoga)
• BodyVox, Portland, OR (Tai Chi)
• Children of Light Health and Wellness Center, New York, NY (Tai Chi)
• Friendly House Inc., Portland, OR (Tai Chi, Yoga)
• Kung Fu Camp, The Academy of Kung Fu, Portland, OR (Tai Chi)
• Pan Handle Park, San Francisco, CA (Tai Chi)
• Portland Aikikai, Portland, OR (Yoga)
• Portland Center Stage, Portland, OR (Tai Chi)
• Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland, OR (Tai Chi, Qigong, Cardio Kickboxing)
• Healing Touch, San Francisco, CA (Tai Chi)
• The Hive, San Francisco, CA (Tai Chi)
• March Wellness, Portland, OR (Yoga, Tai Chi)
• Movement Salon, New York, NY (Tai Chi)
• Recess Wellness, Portland, OR (Tai Chi, Qigong)
• RiverPlace Athletic Club, Portland, OR (Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga)
• Spa Chakra Fitness, Portland, OR (Cardio Boxing)
• Straight Blast Gym, Portland, OR (Yoga)
• Studio Nia, Portland, OR (Tai Chi, Yoga)
• Vanderbilt YMCA, New York, NY (Tai Chi)
• Working Class Acupuncture, Portland, OR (Tai Chi)
• 10th Ave. Athletic Club, Portland, OR (Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga)
• 24 Hour Fitness, Portland, OR (Yoga)

Certification

• CPR Certified, American Red Cross, Portland, OR
• Specialist in Martial Arts Conditioning, ISSA, Carpinteria, CA (2010)
• YT-200 Yoga Teacher Certification, Lotus Seed, Portland, OR (2006)