Principles:

Empty Steps

Monday, March 17, 2025

1 - 2 p.m. EDT

Join us for an online class hosted by

Margaret Olmsted

Legacy Holder & Senior Tai Chi Teacher

Tai chi principles are guidelines for balanced, relaxed alignment and movement. One of the key principles is stepping empty. We learn to remain on one leg, upright and balanced while stepping with the other foot without falling into it. Using imagery and practice, we will work this principle and find greater balance and understanding of the steps in tai chi and qigong.



Open to all students and teachers.

This class is FREE for TCF members and $20 for non-members.

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SUNSHINE & SERENITY AWAIT!

Whether you’re new to tai chi, have been honing your skills for a couple of years, or are dedicated to a decades-long practice, TCF retreats provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy some well-deserved "me-time."

Celebrate summer 2025 by immersing yourself in a relaxing week of tai chi, qigong, meditation, and other compelling activities led by great TCF teachers. Join us at any of our three U.S. and U.K. locales.

We're Celebrating our 50th Anniversary!

Join us for a very special gathering with our Legacy Holders — teachers who studied tai chi with TCF's founder, Patrick Watson.

April 5, 2025, 12 -2 p.m. (Eastern Time)

CLICK HERE to learn more and to register!

Visit our New 50th Anniversary Store!

Check out our stylish tai chi t-shirts and other branded merchandise. These t-shirts are perfect for showing off on World Tai Chi Day, April 26, 2025, and for sharing your passion for tai chi year-round! Ships from the US and UK.



Click HERE to order yours!

Love Tai Chi? Spread the word!

TCF Online Open Houses are an excellent first step for anyone interested in this centuries-old path to calm and well-being. We host these events for free, six times a year, on the first of every other month.

Join us on April 1 for our next half-hour session. It's a great opportunity to learn about tai chi, qigong, and the Tai Chi Foundation.



Share, start, or rekindle your tai chi journey. CLICK HERE  to learn more and to register.

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Ongoing qigong classes teach simple movements that restore energy and cultivate a calm, grounded state as a natural way of being. Classes are available for beginners and advanced students alike. Click here and then on "Qigong" in the menu.

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Learning Tai Chi is always just a click away!

TCF's free video library is available 24/7 to support your practice. Click here to explore videos on tai chi and qigong and a demonstration of the Sword Form. Our Tai Chi Basics program explains some key concepts and terms.



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Whether you're just beginning tai chi or have years of experience, TCF provides classes designed to help you grow your practice. Explore your options here.



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Pat Gorman and Steve "Tuna" Flores 

Welcome to the latest 50th Anniversary blog post featuring Pat Gorman

Pat Gorman began her tai chi studies at Grand Master Cheng Man-Ch’ing’s Shr Jung studio in New York City with Patrick Watson in 1973. Known affectionately as Patty, she worked closely with Patrick in the early days of the school and was dearly loved by the community. Check out these tributes to her and some of her writings.

Read the Post Now and check back each month to explore TCF's rich legacy.

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