Students benefit from our decades of experience, small class sizes and
individualized attention.
You'll find our classes to be relaxed, friendly and welcoming.
Introduction to T'ai Chi Basics - This class focuses on movement
exerises that are foundational to the t'ai chi form. Ideal for beginning students or those who may struggle with mobility or balance issues. Easier to learn than the form itself, t'ai chi walks and
Qigong exercises are a proven way to increase body awareness, improve mobility and increase stability and balance in movement. Ideal as a stand-alone practice or as a precursor to learning the
form.
Beginner Form Class – New students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of T'ai chi as they progress through the opening postures of the form. In addition, chi gong and other exercises will be used to help students cultivate chi and develop better body integration.
Continuing Form Class – Students continuing on with their study will receive form correction and refinement as well as the mechanics for the next series of postures.
Form Refinement and Sensing Hands – Students continue to work with the principles of T'ai chi as they refine postures through the development of deeper internal energetic connections. Partner work is practiced as a means of developing listening energy.
Sword Form– T'ai chi Ch'uan postures and listening energy developed in sensing hands are the foundation to sword study. This class is by permission for more advanced students.
SUMMER PRACTICE IN THE PARK
Our practice is free and open to everyone. We'll meet weekly on Mondays at
6:00 pm from July 13th through August 31st. Practice will include Qigong exercises that anyone can do as well as t'ai chi walks and the first section of the form. More advanced students may practice
sword and push hands.
Highland Park - on the lawn at the top of the park near the reservoir and flagpole.
Fall
2026
September 14th - December 7th
(No Class Thanksgiving Week)
Sunday Class: 10 weeks $160.00 Starting October 4th
Teacher - Jean Zimmermann
10:00 - 11:00 am - Intro to T'ai Chi Basics - this class is ideal for new or
continuing students.
Monday Classes: 12 weeks $192.00, starting Sept
14th
Teacher - Jean Zimmermann
5:30 - 6:30 pm - Form Class for Beginning Students
6:30 - 7:30 pm - Intermediate/Advanced Form Refinement, Sensing Hands
7:30 - 8:00 pm - Sword Class - by permission
Thursday Classes:
Teacher -Mark Westcott
10:15 - 11:15 am - Form Class for Continuing Students
*For
in-studio classes please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing. Socks are good to start with but if you require more foot support please
bring clean, flat soled shoes to change from your street shoes.
Sword Classes are an additional $10 / Week
At this time we are only able to accept payments by check
Email for Info or to Register
All classes are held at:
Weider Hall, 3rd Floor, 389 Gregory St., Rochester, NY
14620
Ample Parking is Available in Adjacent Lot and On-Street.