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.

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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.

   

Tai Chi

   

Upcoming T'ai Chi Courses

Our next Free Demo Classes
will be in August:

Starting August 10th, Tuesdays 6:15 - 7:15 pm Arrive early to sign in -- we will be open at 6 pm.

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

Beginners' courses typically run for 36 sessions. Each course meets once a week. Classes are normally offered in blocks of 4 for $80 or 12 for $210. Free make-ups available for missed classes! Only $10 to repeat a class!

For info or to register, call 212-502-4112 or send us an email.

Location

All events listed on this page are held in Ripley/Grier Studios, 520 8th Avenue, on the 16th floor, between 36th and 37th Streets. For information on classes in Brooklyn, contact Greenhouse Holistic.

   

Click to find out about T'ai Chi Summer Vacations!

Qi Gong for Health and Balance

Includes material from our 5 Elements Roots and Branches Qi Gong course based on the teachings of Master Cheng Man C'hing.

  • Introduction to principles of balance, energy flow, and stress reduction.
  • Excellent course for brand new t'ai chi students.
  • Essential supplement for more advanced students.
  • In these classes we will work with the Fire Element -- the predominant energy of Summer!

Tuesdays July13 and August 3rd, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
and Monday August 2nd, 6:15 - 7:15 pm
Discounted summer rate: $15 per drop in class

Contact the Tai Chi School

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

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:

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