T'ai Chi Chuan, School of T'ai Chi Chuan, Tai Chi, New York City

Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient exercise which embodies China's most profound concepts and principles of health and movement.

Based on softness and awareness (rather than force and resistance) T'ai Chi Chuan (also referred to as Tai Chi, Tai Ji, or Taijiquan) has been recognized for thousands of years as both a method of self-cultivation and an unexcelled form of self defense.

Click to see a short video introduction to T'ai Chi Chuan.

Practiced at a slow and even speed, Tai Chi promotes relaxation, straight posture, and balance.

T'ai Chi movements are widely acknowledged to help calm the emotions, focus the mind, and strengthen the immune system. In a very real sense, T'ai Chi helps us to stay younger as we grow older, thus making an outstanding contribution to our overall health and well-being.

Upcoming Courses

Free Intro Classes in February!

Tuesday 7:30 pm Feb. 7th & 14th
Location: Ripley-Grier Studios
520 8th Avenue, 16th floor

See a demonstration of T'ai Chi. Take a class. Learn about the benefits of T'ai Chi and Qi Gong (also known as Taiji Quan and Chi Kung). Meet some of our instructors and students. Discover how you can improve your health through balance, relax and calm your mind and body, benefit your immune system, and increase your vitality.

If you miss the intro dates you may still come try the class the the end of February, with no obligation to pay unless you decide to sign up for the course. Just call call 212-502-4112 or send us an email to confirm.

New Beginners' Tai Chi Course

Tuesdays 7:30 pm, starting Feb. 21st
Location: Ripley-Grier Studios
520 8th Avenue, 16th floor

Beginners' courses typically run for 36 classes, taught in three sets for 12 classes each (B1, B2, and B3), each class lasting one hour, meeting once a week, payable in blocks of four classes for $80, or 12 for $210. Free make-ups available for missed classes! Only $10 to repeat a class!

Please call 212-502-4112 or send us an email to for info on our next Beginner's T'ai Chi Course.

Classes in Washington Heights and Inwood

Hudson Heights Qi Gong and T'ai Chi course
Sundays mornings
Coming soon!
Let us know if you are interested -- please call 212-502-4112 or send us an email for info on a classes in these neighborhoods.

Tai Chi in the News (more on the health benefits of T'ai Chi Chuan):

Dr. Oz explains why he likes T'ai Chi on ABC News:

The Dr. Oz ABC TV interview starts after a 30 sec commercial. The section on T'ai Chi starts at around 2:07.

Roots and Branches Qi Gong

Based on the work of Professor Cheng Man-Ch'ing, these simple movements, taken from the Tai Chi form, promote healthy energy flow, relaxed breathing, and stress reduction.

Stay tuned for the next series of Qi Gong Classes!

For more info, or to register, call 212-502-4112 or send an e-mail.

Location

Evening courses listed on this page are usually held in Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Avenue, on the 16th floor, between 36th and 37th Streets, unless otherwise specified.

For info on T'ai Chi classes in Washington Heights or Inwood please call 212-502-4112 or send us an email.

T'ai Chi In the Workplace

Find out why corporate wellness should Include T'ai Chi and Qi Gong in this video. Contact us to arrange for t'ai chi in your workplace! Call 212-502-4112 or send us an email.

The New York School of T'ai Chi Chuan Non-profit status

As a non-profit we survive largely on the generosity of our friends and volunteer teaching from many of our instructors. You may make a donation with paypal by clicking on the button below:

Contact the Tai Chi School

For more info or to register for a class call 212-502-4112 or send an e-mail.

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