Tai Chi Classes
Whether you’re new to Tai Chi or looking to deepen your practice, we offer classes tailored to all levels. Rooted in the teachings of Professor Cheng Man-ch’ing, our classes focus on relaxation, balance, and posture to help you build awareness, improve health, and cultivate inner calm. Explore our offerings below to find the class that fits your needs.
A Brief Overview Of Class Offerings
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Beginning
Start your journey by learning the foundational postures and movements of the Yang Style Short Form. The form is divided into thirds (B1, B2, B3) to enhance learning. These classes focus on relaxation, balance, and understanding the basic principles of Tai Chi.
Perfect for those with no prior experience or anyone looking to build a strong foundation.
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Fundamentals
Deepen your understanding of the Tai Chi form by refining your movements and connection to the principles of relaxation, beauteous wrists, the dantian and more. Build confidence while practicing the complete form in a supportive environment.
Available to students who have completed all of Beginners Level.
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Intermediate Form
Take your Tai Chi practice to the next level by integrating advanced principles of movement, push hands practice*, and an internal understanding of energy flow from the dantian.
For students who have taken Fundamentals and are ready to explore deeper techniques. *Note that push hands is currently only taught at live trainings & retreats.
Classes are offered based on our teachers' availability and training level.
Each class also requires a minimum number of students to run.
If you don’t see a class that fits your needs, please contact us.
Online Class Schedule
Fall 2026
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Qigong (Free to Attend)
Wednesdays
1:30pm - 2:30pm ET
September 9th - September 30th, 2026
Teachers:
Anna Teeples & Kimiko Tucker
Alternative Timezones:
10:30am PT, 11:30am MT, 12:30pm CT, 1:30pm ET,
6:30pm WET, 7:30pm CET
Free to Attend
No prior experienced needed.
All are welcome.
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Eight Ways of Tai Chi Chuan™
Wednesdays
12pm - 1pm ET
September 9th - November 18th, 2026
Teachers:
Ian Lopez, Claudia Gebhart
Additional Timezones:
9am PT, 10am MT, 11am CT, 12pm ET,
5pm WET, 6pm CET
$200 USD First Time Learning 8-Ways
$120 USD Repeat 8-Ways Student
No Prior Experience Needed. Experience the benefits of Tai Chi without needing to learn the full form. Ideal for beginners, injury recovery, limited mobility, or seated practice. -
Beginning 1 (B1) Tai Chi
Fridays
4:30pm - 5:30pm WET (Western Europe)
September 4th - November 13th 2026
Teachers:
Claudia Gebhart, Lieneke Viergever,
Ian Lopez, Peter Kennedy
Additional Timezones:
8:30am PT, 9:30am MT, 10:30am CT, 11:30am ET, 4:30pm WET, 5:30pm CET
$200 USD, ~150£ GBP, ~175€ EUR First Time Learning B1
$120 USD Repeat B1 Student (Any TCF School)
No Prior Experience Needed
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Beginning 1 (B1) Tai Chi
Sundays
9am - 10am ET
September 6th - November 15th, 2026
Teachers:
Bob Etherington, Claudia Gebhart,
Kimiko Tucker, Richard Tucker, Mel Mobley
Additional Timezones:
6am PT, 7am MT, 8am CT, 9am ET, 2pm WET, 3pm CET
$200 USD First Time Learning B1
$120 USD Repeat B1 Student (any TCF School)
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Beginning 2 (B2) Tai Chi
Fridays
3pm - 4pm WET (Western Europe Time)
September 4th - November 13th 2026
Teachers:
Claudia Gebhart, Lieneke Viergever,
Ian Lopez, Peter Kennedy
Additional Timezones:
7am PT, 8am MT, 9am CT, 10am ET,
3pm WET, 4pm CET
$200 USD, ~150£ GBP, ~175€ EUR First Time Learning B1
$120 USD Repeat B1 Student (Any TCF School)
Prerequisite: For students who have learned B1 -
Fundamentals 1 (F1)
Sundays
10:30am ET (Eastern Time)
September 6th - November 15th, 2026
Teachers:
Ian Lopez, Claudia Gebhart, Linda Bisberg
Additional Timezones:
7:30am PT, 8:30am MT, 9:30am CT, 10:30am ET, 3:30pm WET, 4:30pm CET
$200 First Time Learning Fundamentals
$120 Repeat F1 Student (any TCF School)
Prerequisite: For students who have learned the entire form (B1, B2, B3) -
Weekly Practice Rounds (Free)
Sundays
11:45am - 12:15pm ET
September 6th - November 22nd, 2026
Teachers:
Online Tai Chi School Teachers
Alternative Time Zones:
8:45am PT, 9:45am MT, 10:45am CT, 4:45pm WET, 5:45pm CETFree (No cost)
These practice sessions will consist of 3 times through the first third, then 2 times through the whole form. Available for current students from all schools affiliated with the Tai Chi Foundation. No teaching, just practice.
FAQs
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Not at all! Our Beginners Level class is perfect for those new to Tai Chi or movement practices.
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In the beginning, the Yang Style Short Form is divided into three parts - the first third, second third, and third third - completing the entire 37-posture short form. This allows students to progress gradually and build a strong foundation at their own pace.
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At a minimum, an open mind and perseverance. But, to enhance your journey, ensure you have a safe open space to practice (ideally a smooth surface like hardwood or ceramic flooring). You will want comfortable clothing and can choose to use tai chi shoes (cotton soled). And of course, a solid internet connection.
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We teach tai chi live and require students to attend live so we can ensure a safe learning environment and provide gentle feedback. The teachers may choose to provide recordings of classes to their students or provide recording resources as a helpful reference for weekly practice.
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Classes are offered based on teacher availability and training levels. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, please contact us, and we’ll do our best to help.
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50% of the fee will be refunded (less processing fees) when a student decides to end their journey with us before the 3rd class.