Tai Chi & Qigong
Slow, flowing movement practices from Chinese tradition that build balance, groundedness, and gentle physical strength.
Tai Chi and general qigong are slow, flowing movement practices rooted in Chinese tradition, typically taught in a class format and practiced for balance, gentle strength, and a grounded sense of calm. This is distinct from Medical Qi Gong, a separate listing here for the more clinical, diagnostic branch of qigong often practiced by TCM practitioners for specific health concerns. General Tai Chi and qigong classes are more accessible entry points, widely taught for stress relief, balance, and low-impact movement.
Slow, flowing movement practice for balance, grounding, and gentle strength.
What to expect: Classes typically run 45–60 minutes and involve learning a sequence of slow, flowing movements, often practiced standing. It's low-impact and accessible for most fitness and age levels, though it does take time to learn the sequences. Most people attend regularly (weekly or more) and build proficiency gradually over months.
Good fit for: You want a gentle, low-impact movement practice, You're drawn to slow, repetitive, meditative movement over vigorous exercise, You want a class or group setting rather than one-on-one work, You're patient with a gradual learning curve
Explore for: Wanting a low-impact, gentle movement practice, Balance concerns or a desire to build physical stability over time, Feeling scattered or ungrounded and wanting a slow, embodied practice, A group class setting for movement and community, General stress relief through slow, repetitive movement
Not the right fit if: You have mobility limitations that need a doctor's clearance before standing movement work, You want vigorous, high-intensity exercise, You're looking for the diagnostic, clinical branch (see Medical Qi Gong), You want quick results rather than a long-term practice
How to choose a practitioner: Ask about the instructor's lineage and how long they've studied and taught Sit in on or ask to observe a class before committing, styles and pacing vary Confirm the class level matches your experience (beginner classes move slower)
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