Michael Bergman has been practicing Tai Chi since 1996, studying extensively with Sifu Won Park, head instructor of WuWei Tai Chi in Princeton, New Jersey. He is certified in Qigong training and teacher training and offers classes in Taichi, Chen style, Yang style, barehand forms, pushhands and swords. His teacher's teacher is Master Chen Peishan, 20th generation successor of Chen Taiji, and the Chairman of the International Society of Chen Taiji. Michael has also traveled to China to study with Master Peishan Chen and Master Chen Peijiu. The WuweiTaiji school is the American Branch of the International Society of Chen Taiji. Master Chen Peishan is the Chair and Sifu Park is the North American representative and is on the Board of Directors. WuWei is translated to mean 'doing by not doing'
Michael offers Tai Chi as an exercise for people of all ages and abilities in order to promote better health, increase flexibility and improve balance.
In 2006 and 2007, Michael produced and hosted Tai Chi for Senior on Bella Vista TV, Channel 16.
Sara was drawn to yoga in 2001 and from that point on she has incorporated yoga into her life and life-style. She particularly enjoys the quiet but energizing effects of the practice and has found that through the practice she has achieved a greater balance in all areas of life.
In 2006, Sara completed a teacher training program at Yogaphoria where she recieved her Anusara Affiliated teacher certification with Senior Anusara Teachers, Sue Elkind and Naime Jezzeny. Her training includes a Therapeutics module with Naime and Sianna Sherman, as well as Tantric philosphy studies with Dr. Douglas Brooks. In April, 2008 Sara became certified to teach Yoga in Chairs as well as Yoga in Chairs for People with Multiple Sclerosis
Sara's teaching style is based on the fundamentals of Anusara Yoga which incorporates a Celebration of the Heart and the Universal Principles of Alignement - a concise set of alignment techniques used in every pose. She views herself as a constant student and continually attends workshops to deepen her practice and expand her knowledge. Sara has participated in yoga trainings led by some of the top yoga practioners in the U.S., including John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga, Desiree Rumbaugh (Anusara), Gary Kraftsow (Viniyoga), Jim Bernaert (Anusara) and Dr. Douglas Brooks.