How do I start?

If you are new to the studio and T’ai Chi, or have been away for a while and would like to ease back in, the beginning solo form classes on Wednesday evening or Saturday morning are where you start. These classes provide complete instruction in the three sections of the Yang-style Long Solo Form. Each section builds on the previous one, so you’ll start with Section 1 and build your practice as you get comfortable with the movements and postures.

At your first class, you will be asked to fill out a standard health waiver form, so please allow extra time for this.

The Monday evening Qigong and Meditation class is open to anyone. No T’ai Chi experience is needed.

What are the beginning classes like?

The Beginning Solo Form classes (see Class Schedule) include warm-ups and Qigong (a standing meditation practice), as well as small groups for more individual lessons in the first section.

Once you have completed six Beginning Solo Form section 1 classes, you may also join the Beginning Solo Form fundamentals class held Wednesday at 12:30-1:45.

The Saturday morning and Wednesday evening classes (see Class Schedule) are the only instruction periods for new students. Completion of the Beginning Solo Form classes is a prerequisite for all T’ai Chi classes.

What happens when I finish the Beginning Solo Form classes?

Once you have completed the Beginning Solo Form classes, you may take any of the Solo Form classes and the T’ai Chi 43 Postures Form (see the T’ai Chi Ch’uan page). Talk with one of the instructors about the Symmetries, Weapons, or other classes.

What do I wear?

Loose comfortable clothing is all that is needed. Shoes with good support are recommended, but not essential. To protect the studio floor, please avoid street shoes, especially during rain or snow.

The studio is a scent-free space. Do not wear perfumes, cologne, and/or scented lotions. Avoid scented laundry products for the clothing you wear in the studio.

How much does it cost?

The new member rate is $25 for a single class, or $100 for six weeks. After that you may choose to pay quarterly dues for unlimited classes, a one class per week rate, or a single class rate. All the options and rates are described on the Membership Options page.

What about COVID?

We follow the changing guidelines and recommendations of the CDC regarding COVID. We have four HEPA air purifiers running in the studio that are rated to filter COVID and make a complete air exchange five times an hour. There are six ceiling fans that also manage airflow.

FAQ for Beginning Students