Weekly Classes
Located at Tacoma’s Tai Chi & Qigong Wellness Center
Now offering classes through the Tai Chi & Qigong Wellness Center in Tacoma, WA
Blue Heron Tai Chi is proud to partner with The Tai Chi & Qigong Wellness Center to offer in-person classes.
Located at the Merlino Arts Building, The Tai Chi and Qigong Wellness Center has been offering classes to the community since 1993. The Center is a non-profit with a board of directors and an open membership.
Register for these classes online through the Tai Chi & Qigong Wellness Center website. Click the “REGISTER NOW” buttons below.
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Beginning Tuishou (Push Hands)
When: Mondays 5:15-6:15 pm
(Begins Monday, Oct 5th )
Cost: Tuition is priced on a sliding scale from $75-$125 / month for unlimited weekly classes.
Location: Tai Chi & Qigong Wellness Center. The classroom is inside the Merlino Arts Building on the second floor:
508 Sixth Avenue #8
Tacoma, WA 98402
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Qigong
When: Wednesdays 5:15-6:15 pm
(Begins Wednesday, Oct 7th)
Cost: Tuition is priced on a sliding scale from $75-$125 / month for unlimited weekly classes
Location: Tai Chi & Qigong Wellness Center. The classroom is inside the Merlino Arts Building on the second floor:
508 Sixth Avenue #8
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272 -4045 -
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Tai Chi Sword
When: Thursdays 3:45-4:45 pm
(Begins Thursday, Oct. 1st)
Cost: Tuition is priced on a sliding scale from $75-$125 / month for unlimited weekly classes.
Location: Tai Chi & Qigong Wellness Center. The classroom is inside the Merlino Arts Building on the second floor:
508 Sixth Avenue #8
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272 -4045 -
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Continuing Long Form
When: Thursdays 5:00-6:00 pm
(Begins Thursday, Oct. 1st)
Cost: Tuition is priced on a sliding scale from $75-$125 / month for unlimited weekly classes.
Location: Tai Chi & Qigong Wellness Center. The classroom is inside the Merlino Arts Building on the second floor:
508 Sixth Avenue #8
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272 -4045 -
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Advanced Concepts & Applications
When: Fridays 3:30-4:30 pm
(Begins Friday, Oct 2nd)
Cost: Tuition is priced on a sliding scale from $75-$125 / month for unlimited weekly classes.
Location: Tai Chi & Qigong Wellness Center. The classroom is inside the Merlino Arts Building on the second floor:
508 Sixth Avenue #8
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272 -4045
What will we cover in these classes?
Beginning Tuishou (Push Hands)
Tui Shou translates to “pushing hands” and is a two-person training method used to develop the timing, sensitivity, and mind state necessary to be calm and effective in a self defense, or really any, stressful situation.
In this class you’ll work with a partner. We’ll explore the dynamics of energy when you interact with a partner or external force.
Each class you’ll learn:
Standing and tension release practices.
Drills and push hands techniques to dissolve and neutralize your partner’s force.
Dissolving techniques designed to investigate the underlying methods that live inside the forms.
Expand your understanding of Tai Chi’s core concepts.
Dive into the fundamentals of relaxation and central equilibrium.
You’ll develop sensitivity and flow.
Who can take this class?
Students of all levels and experience are welcome to attend.
Qigong
Taking the form from a choreography into a living and spontaneous flow.
A continuation of our current group, keeping movements simple to maximize awareness and qi circulation, and transitioning forms from choreography into a living, spontaneous flow. This class focuses on developing the lower dan tian and qi flow in our standing and moving Tai Chi forms.
Each class will include standing practice to help us access, sink, and build qi, as well as moving Qigong and Tai Chi forms to circulate qi throughout the body.
Who can take this class?
Beginners are most definitely welcome to attend, however, it’s recommended to have at least some familiarity with Tai Chi principles, and forms, and/or the Standing Like A Tree practices.
Tai Chi Sword
Learn the Yang Style Sword Forms gradually from start to finish.
A dedicated space to learn the Yang Style Sword Forms gradually from start to finish, along with related qigong methods to develop focus, will, and qi sensitivity.
Tai Chi Sword helps deepen the mind/body connection, improve balance, and develop greater internal power as you learn to extend your energy through the sword. These forms also help test your release of tension and develop the integration of the whole body and mind.
Who can take this class?
This class is best for those with some familiarity with Tai Chi in general, but beginners are welcome if they are comfortable jumping into a more advanced group.
Continuing Long Form
Dedicated space for long form development and refinement
A dedicated space for long form development and refinement, taking a deeper look at its internal components. We will go through the whole form twice, once with verbal guidance and a second time in silence to develop inner awareness. In between, we will address questions and discuss specific sections.
Who can take this class?
This class is best for those with some familiarity with the long form, but beginners are welcome if they are comfortable jumping into a more advanced group.
Advanced Concepts / Applications
Focused on using the skills developed in tuishou toward more complex partner practices
Focused on using the skills developed in tuishou toward more complex partner practices, investigating internal methods to dissolve, redirect, and counter incoming force. We will explore applications such as the 12 dissolves, step drills, energy isolation exercises, grab and joint lock defenses, and Da Lu.
Who can take this class?
This class is best for those with some tuishou or prior martial arts experience who want to develop intermediate to advanced internal skill and softness.
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK WITH ME?
I’ve been a devoted student of Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong for over 18 years and have taught for 8+ years to a wide range of students, including children, college-aged students, older adults, and retirees.
“My students find more awareness of themselves, gain a deeper sense of well-being, and harmony that serves them in their everyday life.”
Jeffrey Daniel, Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor
Tai Chi & Qigong Wellness Center Classes FAQ
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Find the class you’re interested in below and click “REGISTER NOW”. You’ll register for class and pay a monthly tuition on the Tai Chi and Qigong Wellness center website.
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Tai Chi is an effective means of exercise with slow, fluid and graceful movements meant to strengthen the body, ease the mind, release tension, and improve overall health and balance.
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Anyone who is already a member of The Tai Chi & Qigong Wellness Center in Tacoma, WA can join these classes.
New center members can register on their website and pay monthly tuition online, or in-person by cash or check each month.
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I’ve created a whole page dedicated to the many of Tai Chi and Qigong. Click this link to learn more.
The “Official” Bio
Jeffrey is a Tai Chi and Qigong Instructor and creator of Blue Heron Tai Chi, based in the Pacific Northwest.
Jeffrey specializes in helping active adults with body pain and chronic health issues stay active as they age, gain more stability, balance, vitality, relaxation, and ease with stationary and moving meditative practices.
He offers his students a new perspective to relearn their movement and reconnect them with their body and mind.
A devoted student of Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong for over 18 years, he’s taught for 8+ years to a wide range of students, including children, college-aged students, older adults, and retirees.
Combining his many years of knowledge and study as a Tai Chi player with his training as a Certified Reiki Master Teacher, his unique approach folds in holistic energy flow and allows his students to become more aware of themselves and gain a deeper sense of well-being and harmony in their everyday life.
Jeffrey grew up in Washington and currently lives in the Greater Seattle area with his wife, two young boys, and two cats, and he can be found dreaming of squeezing in more pickleball time, enjoying a cup of coffee, or napping.
