Tai Chi Classes

Available In-person and Online

Beginner Tai Chi

Students at all levels are welcome. Students will learn the fundamentals of Tai Chi, including the basic postures, breathing and meditation techniques. Students will then move on to learn a couple of short forms of Tai Chi. Students who are starting their Tai Chi journey or who would like to review the basics of Tai Chi movements are welcome to join. Class is tailored to the students who sign up. Students will be provided with targeted instructions to meet individual’s needs.

Intermediate Tai Chi

This group of students either have taken the Beginner class, or have learned the two short forms and are moving on to Yang Style 24 Forms. Through regularly practicing and working on the details of each movement, students improve their overall quality in postures and bring their understanding of Tai Chi practice to a higher level. Instructions are tailored to the students’ level of experience.

Advanced Tai Chi (In-Person)

This class is for students who have taken both the Beginner and Intermediate classes and have learned Yang Style Tai chi 24 Forms. While continue to practice the basics,  students will deepen their practice. Other styles of Tai Chi and Tai Chi weapon forms will be introduced.

Health Qigong (Online)

This class is for students who prefer taking classes from the comfort of their homes. Health Qigong the fundamentals of Tai Chi will be introduced. Through regular and gentle Qigong and Tai Chi practice, this class will help students to cope with stress, relax the body, clear the mind, and feel more energized.

What To Expect

Our classes are relaxed and friendly and focused on improving as a group. A typical class schedule includes our greeting and announcements, a warm-up, standing meditation (zhan zhuang), group Tai Chi practice and small group breakouts. During the group and breakout times, instruction is tailored to each student based on their progress and skill. It is during this time that students will receive the most instruction and correction on their movements and posture with the goal being to give each individual something new they can work on in between classes.

Some additional points of note include:

  • To sign up for a free trial class, please go to the booking site, create an account, and book a free trial class.

  • Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into so we can keep the floor of our space clean. We recommend lightweight shoes with a flat sole.

  • Consider arriving a few minutes before class starts to change shoes and loosen up your body.

  • Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move and stretch in.

  • Only go as low as is comfortable for your body. Quality in Tai Chi is found in the way we move inside rather than how far we can step. Going low comes in time but doesn’t mean “better” if the internal motors aren’t used.