Mary Christianson has practiced Taoist Internal Arts for more than 40 years. She teaches the components that make the arts really work, offering specific feedback and individually tailored instruction.
• First person certified to teach the Wu Style Tai Chi Long Form by Lineage Master Bruce Frantzis who learned from Taoist Sage Liu Hung Chieh in Beijing
• Teaching assistant of Master Frantzis, 1989-94, has studied Tai Chi, Qigong, Bagua Zhang, and Meditation with him since the mid-1980’s
• Studied with Master B.P. Chan in NYC for 10 years
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• Taught Tai Chi, Qigong, and meditation in New York City, Berkeley, at the Center for International Medicine and the Aikido Institute both in Oakland, California, and at Brookline Tai Chi in Brookline, Massachusetts
• Teaches people of all ages and abilities from beginning to advanced
• Developed meditation and Qigong programs for young people on the Autism Spectrum and those with ADHD and other neurological differences
Other education
• B.A. in visual arts from Bennington College
• Studied Chinese language at Hunter College, NYC and Taiwan National Normal University
Mary Christianson demonstrates of the Wu Style Tai Chi Long Form. Filmed in 1993-94.
Mary Christianson with Master Bruce Frantzis. Still image from Wu Style Tai Chi Short Form instructional video, 1989.
Mary Christianson demonstrates Wu Style Tai Chi, Squatting Low Strike. Minnesota Tai Chi. Photo by Kathryn Chang.
Mary Christianson demonstrates Wu Style Tai Chi Part the Wild Horse’s Mane. Minnesota Tai Chi. Photo by Collette Fahey.
It can be hard to find a good instructor of the Chinese Internal Arts, so anyone lucky enough to learn from my old friend Mary Christianson should understand that they have hit the trifecta.
Mary has studied and trained with Bruce Kumar Frantzis and the late B. P. Chan, two of the best modern masters. She has diligently practiced these arts for over 35 years. Her deep understanding is the result of her thoughtful study and personal effort.
Mary is an accomplished and seasoned teacher ready to impart her training and wisdom to those willing to learn from her. She can readily manifest the Internal Arts in ways that are easily learned and understood. Mary has great skill in explaining how to advance and refine your practice in clear terms.
Eric Peters, Energy Arts Senior Instructor, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Mary Christianson demonstrates Wu Style Tai Chi Single Whip. Minnesota Tai Chi. Photo by Collette Fahey.
Mary Christianson and Master B.P. Chan demonstrate Bagua applications at the Tai Chi Farm in Warwick, NY, mid-1980’s.
Mary Christianson and Master B.P Chan demonstrate Bagua applications at the Tai Chi Farm, mid-1980’s.
Mary Christianson (seated) with students of Women’s Self-Defense class at Brookline Tai Chi, 2003.
Bagua Zhang practice at the beach. Mary Christianson, 1985.
Masters Bruce Frantzis and B.P. Chan at the Tai Chi Farm, early 1990’s..
Mary Christianson and Susan Rabinowitz, founder of the Taoist Arts Center in NYC, celebrate Chinese New Year in Li Shan, Taiwan, 1985.