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Slow, intentional movement for balance, coordination, mobility, breath, and focused awareness.
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Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art and mind-body practice that combines slow, coordinated movement, posture, breathing, and focused attention.
Elevate classes emphasize learning forms and movement principles in an approachable group setting, with time to practice balance, coordination, control, and mindful movement.
All experience levels are welcome, and no prior Tai Chi experience is required.
Practice weight shifting, stance control, and smooth transitions between positions.
Connect upper- and lower-body movement through repeated patterns and flowing sequences.
Explore controlled movement through a comfortable range with attention to posture and alignment.
Use breath and attention to support deliberate, mindful movement.
Begin with a greeting and gentle movements to prepare the body and attention for practice.
Learn and repeat forms, movement patterns, and Tai Chi principles at a gradual pace.
Finish with slower movement and a brief closing meditation or reflective practice.
Tai Chi can appeal to people with a wide range of movement goals and experience levels.
Learn gradually through demonstration, repetition, and practice.
Practice balance, coordination, mobility, and movement confidence.
Explore a practice that connects movement, breath, and focused attention.
Add slower, control-focused movement to complement other activities.
Tai Chi classes move at a gradual pace with emphasis on repetition, movement quality, and learning over time.
You do not need to memorize an entire form immediately. Following along, practicing the principles, and becoming more familiar with the movements are all part of the process.
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Tai Chi is eligible for Elevate class passes.
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Upcoming Tai Chi classes will appear on the Tai Chi & Qigong schedule when registration is open.
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Classes with fewer than 3 participants enrolled 12 hours in advance are subject to cancellation.
No. Tai Chi is open to all experience levels, including complete beginners.
Yes. Tai Chi has roots in Chinese martial arts. Elevate classes emphasize movement practice, balance, coordination, breath, and awareness rather than combat training.
No. Forms and movement sequences are learned gradually through repetition and practice.
Tai Chi is generally a low-impact movement practice, although the physical demand can vary by class and by how movements are performed.
Balance, mobility, coordination, and movement confidence.
Accessible mindful movement and lifelong participation.
Control, balance, breath, and coordination for active people.
Explore balance, coordination, breath, and movement through Tai Chi.
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