Tai Chi with
Reuben

Sarasota, FL

Words of Praise

As someone who doesn’t easily sit still for very long, I was attracted to Tai Chi as a form of moving meditation that shares with sitting meditation a combination of breath work and focus. In Reuben’s class, I’ve experienced this and more. Between the warm-up Qi Gong routine, the Tai Chi forms, and the concluding standing meditation, I’ve experienced improved balance and agility, relaxation, and enhanced strength. Mastering the forms has been especially satisfying. Reuben is adept at integrating newcomers with experienced participants, encouraging people patiently through the awkward early stages, and providing drills that clarify the most difficult steps in the forms, breaking it down so that anyone can understand. He also encourages a camaraderie among the participants that enhances the pleasure of the classes.

Rick Moskovitz – Author of The Brink of Life Trilogy and Shared Madness

I have had the privilege and opportunity to work with Reuben Fernandez, my tai chi, Master, and instructor for over three years at the Paradise Center on Longboat Key. He is the absolute definition of teacher, instructor, and mentor. I am absolutely amazed at his patience as our group of seniors questions him about each movement and his response helps each of us feel that our questions are important. The two mornings I attend tai chi with him are an absolute part of my schedule. And other thing that Reuben has developed is the camaraderie and warmth among the group. I have recommended him to family members who live in other parts of the county where he teaches. He has my highest endorsement.

Kenneth J. Newmark MD

I have been studying and practicing Tai Chi for a year and a half and cannot imagine nor wish for a better teacher than Reuben. He is patient, understands the perspective of a novice, and is eager to share his deep knowledge of this art’s history and its practices. He is also attentive to special needs or concerns among class members. While classes are serious, they also have a lighter side. I highly recommend Tai Chi with Reuben for anyone.

Professor Gerald Zaltman – Harvard Business School

I discovered Tai Chi 9 years ago and have worked with various instructors. Reuben Fernandez is an outstanding and extremely knowledgeable teacher. He is always clear and thorough when demonstrating, pointing out not only the movement to be learned,but the reason and benefit to the body from TaiChi.
No matter the size of the class,each student is of equal importance to Reuben,and always receives personal attention and extra help when needed.

He is a masterful teacher and every class there is always something new to absorb,and he brings to his students the desire to learn more and to perfect what they have learned.
Reuben is not only a teacher,but also a kind and generous human being,and I feel very fortunate to be able to be in his classes and have him in my life.
So many thanks Reuben

Estelle Holly