Thank you for being part of our tai chi community!

The Tai Chi Foundation invites you to join our regular weekly free classes listed below. You can also find these on the TCF website.

Read about our new monthly 'Time in the Art' (TIA) class below. The class is suitable for all levels. Each month the theme will be different.

Our Fall Online Intensive (FOI) program started last weekend with Roots & Branches QigongTM Earth Element. If you missed the class you can still join the FOI program and watch the recording for Earth. Next in the FOI program will be The Eight Ways of Tai Chi ChuanTM weekend on October 3-4. Read more below.

If you become a TCF member you can join the monthly TIA for free. There is also a special FOI price for TCF members. Scroll down to the end of this email to learn more about membership.
New! TIME IN THE ART
Principles of Tai Chi Chuan
Third Monday of the Month, starting September 21
New this fall, the TCF is offering a monthly class for students of all levels, including those new to Tai Chi. The cost is $10, and free to members. The classes will meet on the third Monday of the month, at 1pm EDT (10am PDT, 12pm CDT, 6pm BST, 7pm CEST), starting September 21. The first class will focus on the Principles of Tai Chi Chuan.
Email Kate if you have any questions.
QIGONG FOR RELAXATION & CENTERING
- with Margaret Olmsted
School of Tai Chi Chuan Los Angeles

Tuesdays & Thursdays (45 mins)
9 am PDT | 11am CDT |12pm EDT | 5pm BST | 6pm CEST

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with your personal link to join the class every week.
QIGONG FOR SELF-HEALING & BALANCE
- with Tina Curran
Southampton Hospital Wellness Center
Fridays (1 hr)
1.30am EDT | 8.30am PDT | 10.30am CDT | 4.30pm BST | 5.30pm CEST
Register each week with the Wellness Center.

The Tai Chi Center, Long Island, NY
Saturdays (1 hr)
1pm EDT | 9am PDT | 12pm CDT | 6pm BST | 7pm CEST
Email Tina for the link to join.
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QIGONG, MEDITATION, FORM PRACTICE
- Patrik, A.J., Michael, Jesse & Maureen
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Portland School of Tai Chi Chuan, OR

Saturdays
10am PDT | 12pm CDT | 1pm EDT | 6pm BST | 7pm CEST

The class is open to all levels of interest and expertise in Tai Chi.
Email the Portland school for link to join.
QIGONG FOR RELAXATION & GROUNDING
- with Greg Woodson
New York School of Tai Chi Chuan

Sundays (1 hr)
12pm EDT | 9am PDT | 11am CDT | 5pm BST | 6pm CEST

Register every week. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with your personal link to join the class on Sunday. Email Steve if you have any questions.
FALL ONLINE INTENSIVE
Generating Qi Energy 
Through Movement and Meditation
Sept 12, Oct 3-4 & Oct 24
Our Fall Online Intensive (FOI) started last weekend with the Roots and Branches Earth Element class and introduction to the Embrace the Earth 'tuning'. You can still join the FOI program and watch the recordings of the Earth classes. The next part of the program will take place October 3-4.
October 3 - 4 (2 days, 3 hours / day)
The Eight Ways of Tai Chi ChuanTM Weekend
This completes the Eight Ways program for SOI participants, and includes access to first four Ways on Teachable to complete program for new participants.

October 24 (2 hours)
Roots & Branches Metal Element Class
& Introduction to Metal Tuning
In this class we will work with the metal element: its energy, movement, and associated body systems. The FOI includes the introduction to the metal element ‘tuning’. If you haven't participated in a tuning before, this is a home practice done in concert with others across the globe working with the energy of the season.
All classes start at 12 pm EDT ( (9am PDT, 11am CDT, 5pm BST, 6pm CEST). Click below, or on the above flyer to learn more.
Ways You Can Study
with the
Tai Chi Foundation

  • Free Weekly classes on Zoom: Our free weekly classes listed below are open to anyone to join, even complete beginners to Tai Chi! Register below or on the TCF website: www.taichifoundation.org.

  • Seasonal Tunings: Embrace the Earth tuning has started, but you can still join in for free. More information is available here: https://taichituning.com/

  • Fall Online Intensive on Zoom: Our Fall Online Intensive is a great way to deepen your study of Tai Chi principle, and further embody the benefits of this work in your daily life.

  • New! Monthly 'Time in the Art': Starting Monday September 21; Principles of Tai Chi, with Margaret Olmsted and Greg Woodson.

  • Weekly Form classes: Offered on Zoom by TCF teaching locations around the world. New classes starting soon! Classes will be listed on the TCF website.

  • Find a Local School: Connect with your local school and find out if they are practicing rounds in the park. Ask to be notified when they start in-person classes again.

Read the blog about different types of TCF classes here: Studying with the Tai Chi Foundation.

New to Zoom? Read this guide for tips on navigating Zoom for our classes.
Membership
There is a special price for the FOI and classes on Teachable if you become a TCF member for only $60 (new member offer). Full membership is $120 / year.
Membership benefits include a new monthly 'Time in the Art' class (non-members pay $10 / class), starting September 21!
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