Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese martial art that is characterized by the practice of gentle, relaxedly slow movements and stretches to cultivate vitality in the forms of energy and power in the body/mind. This cultivation of energy can be done for martial and self-defense purposes as well as for the healing of disease and trauma. In this course, we’ll be doing both.

Over the course of the year, we’ll develop our sense of central equilibrium and cultivate stillness of mind and body while in standing and moving postures. We’ll bring forth greater flow through the practice of the Yang Style Short Form, and deepen our awareness through 2-person partner drills.

What you can expect in class

During each class, we’ll spend time warming up and loosening our bodies, followed by standing meditation to gain deeper self awareness and to develop the internal structure and strength needed for health and wellbeing.

We’ll then shift into exploring and working through the Yang Style Tai Chi Short Form, exploring the fundamental principles and methods as they manifest in the postures.

Students will also work with each other to help integrate new tools and methods using two person drills and practices known as tuishou. This will allow us the space to put the principles and methods of Tai Chi into practical application for health and overcoming life’s stresses.

Students will also receive energetic assistance during each class. This means that I work with your energy field to balance, protect and amplify your energies. This helps you flow with a higher level of energy (Qi) and also helps make this subtle field less subtle allowing you to integrate the techniques and methods more effortlessly into your everyday life. It’s an hour of bonus energy work each week!

This Program Focuses On

Developing balanced stable structure and alignment
Facilitating release of tension, stress and anxiety
Identifying and harmonizing blockages
Developing and expanding your sensitivity and awareness of energy (Qi)
Zhan Zhuang (Standing Meditation)
Yang Style Short Form (42 Postures)
2-person partner drills (Tuishou)

Schedule

Class is held on Saturdays each week from 12pm - 1pm.

Tentative dates are as follows:

October - 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

November - 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

December - 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

January - 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

February - 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

March - 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th

April - 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

May - 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

June - 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

July - 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

August - 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

September - 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

Downloadable Schedule

How to enroll

We're currently accepting applications for Tai Chi Energy Applications and Advanced Form Work.

Registration window ends Monday, September 23rd at 11:59pm.

Space is limited. Learn more about what’s required for the Year Long Program Application Process.

If you’d like to enroll, please click on the button below.

After your application has been reviewed, you’ll be contacted about next steps.

Tai Chi Basics Application Form

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Address *

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Email *

Phone *

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Type of phone *

Cell/Mobile

Home

Other

Birthday

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Will you be able to attend classes each month? *

Yes, I can come to class all 12 months (if that's not the case, please indicate which months you foresee conflict in your schedule)

October

November

December

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

Tell us about you *

Please tell us why you’re interested in the program, what you hope to gain from this class, including specific topics you’d like to be addressed during the program.

Year-Long Commitment *

Tuition is $1500 for the year, or $125 per month. You are accountable to pay tuition for all classes, even if you're unable to attend. If you have to miss a class, videos of the forms will be available on a private playlist, or you may choose to meet with another student to get caught up. Unless you make a prior arrangement, monthly tuition for a missed class will be automatically processed using your credit card on file.

I accept these terms

Deposit *

If you're accepted into the program, a $125 deposit will be required to finalize your application, and to save you a seat in the class. The $125 deposit will be used for your 1st month's tuition. For the remainder of the course, you can pay on a monthly basis when you come to the first class of the month.

I accept these terms

Credit Card *

Each student must provide a credit card number to be kept on file. Your card will only be charged in the event of a missed class or if you drop out of the class mid-year.

I accept these terms

Program Withdrawal *

If you withdraw from the program mid-year, the outstanding balance of your annual tuition will be charged to your credit card on file.

I accept these terms

Thank you for applying to this course!

I’ll review all applications and reach out to you with next steps and logistics.

Tuition

Tuition is $1,500 for the year; you have the option to pay in monthly installments ($125 per month).

Monthly tuition payments can be made in person with cash or a check and are due on the first class of the month.

Scholarship

I don’t want money to be a major hindrance or road block to you being able to grow and deepen your Tai Chi experience.

With this in mind, I’m also offering a scholarship rate for the full course.

Scholarship tuition is $1,200 for the year; you have the option to pay in monthly installments due at the first class of the month ($100 per month).

If you’re able to pay the full rate, I strongly encourage you to do so as it supports me, the growth of the studio, and the development of our Tai Chi curriculum and teaching tools in general.

If the scholarship rate is still too much of a burden to your financial life, please contact me and we can discuss further sliding scale rates and perhaps you can assist in other non-monetary ways.

Tai Chi Basics Scholarship Application

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Address *

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Email *

Phone *

(###)

###

####

Type of phone *

Cell/Mobile

Home

Other

Birthday

YYYY

Will you be able to attend classes each month? *

Yes, I can come to class all 12 months (if that's not the case, please indicate which months you foresee conflict in you schedule)

October

November

December

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

Tell us about you *

Please tell us why you’re interested in the program, what you hope to gain from this class, including specific topics you’d like to be addressed during the program.

Year-Long Commitment *

Tuition is $1,200 for the year, or $100 per month. You are accountable to pay tuition for all classes, even if you're unable to attend. If you have to miss a class, written notes will be available for you to refer to on your own, videos of the forms will be available on a private playlist, or you may choose to meet with another student to get caught up. Unless you make a prior arrangement, monthly tuition for a missed class will be automatically processed using your credit card on file.

I accept these terms

Deposit *

If you're accepted into the program, a $100 deposit will be required to finalize your application, and to save you a seat in the class. The $100 deposit will be used for your 1st month's tuition. For the remainder of the course, you can pay on a monthly basis when you come to the first class of the month.

I accept these terms

Credit Card *

Each student must provide a credit card number to be kept on file. Your card will only be charged in the event of a missed class or if you drop out of the class mid-year.

I accept these terms

Program Withdrawal *

If you withdraw from the program mid-year, the outstanding balance of your annual tuition will be charged to your credit card on file.

I accept these terms

Thank you for applying to this course!

I’ll review all applications and reach out to you with next steps and logistics.

Blue Heron Tai Chi

Offerings

Located at Urban Grace

902 Market St
Tacoma, WA 98402
jeffrey@blueherontaichi.org