TAIJIQUAN INSTRUCTOR - Shifu Sophia Szilagyi

Sophia has had an interest and fascination in movement from an early age, studying ballet and other forms of dance intensely for many years. As a professional Visual Artist, she believes movement provides both beauty and sustenance for the body and the mind.

In 2008 Sophia was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and subsequently, on the recommendation of her physiotherapist, she began studying Tai Chi with Shifus Tara Brayshaw and Lily Liang.

Where other forms of exercise exacerbated her symptoms, Tai Chi has helped her maintain and improve her strength and balance. For Sophia, Tai Chi has been life changing inside and outside of class, improving her general cognition and strengthening her ability to calm and focus herself. What started out as an exercise program, has become a way of life. Sophia is now a passionate advocate of Tai Chi and studies it’s many intricacies in depth. 

Sophia started teaching Tai Chi and Qigong so she could share the enormous benefits with other people. Her empathetic and inciteful teaching style is unique and we are lucky to have her as part of the team. 

Email Shifu Szilagyi - sophias@jinli.com.au

Yang Taijiquan - From Form to Push Hands - Workshop Four

The Fourth in this series of workshops will continue our in-depth training in the Yang Style traditional 8-5 Form, then apply that knowledge to developing Push Hands skills.
Sunday 9th February 2025 - 10.00am to 4.00pm - St Kilda
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JinLi Summer Break 2025 Practice Classes

Prahran - Saturday 11 and Sunday 19 January - 9.00am
Northcote - Monday 13 January - 12.30pm
Elwood - Wednesday 15 January - 9.30am
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Yang Taijiquan - From Form to Push Hands - Workshop Three

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The third in this series of workshops will continue our in-depth training in the Yang Style traditional 8-5 Form, then apply that knowledge to developing Push Hands skills.
Sunday 4th August 2024 - 10.00am to 4.00pm - St Kilda
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Yang Taijiquan - From Form to Push Hands - Workshop Two

Workshop Concluded

The second in this series of workshops will continue our in-depth training in the Yang Style traditional 8-5 Form, then apply that knowledge to developing Push Hands skills.
Sunday 5th May 2024 - 10.00am to 4.00pm - St Kilda
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Workshop Concluded

The first in this series of workshops will feature in-depth training in the Yang Style traditional 8-5 Form, then apply that knowledge to developing Push Hands skills.
Sunday 25th February 2024 - 10.00am to 4.00pm - St Kilda
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JinLi Summer Break 2024 Practice Classes

Sessions Concluded

Prahran - Sunday 7 and Saturday 13 January - 9.00am
Northcote - Monday 8 January - 12.30pm
Elwood - Wednesday 17 January - 9.30am
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Yang Taijiquan - From Theory to Application - Workshop Three

Workshop Concluded

The third in this unique series of workshops will focus on refining Péng and Lŭ Jìn and introducing the foundations of Jĭ and Àn Jìn, taking movements from the Yang Form, teaching you movement, application and theoretical concepts, and applying it to developing sensitivity and Tai Chi Jīn.
Sunday 6th August 2023 - 10.00am to 4.00pm - Inner Melbourne
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