Tai Chi Training in New Paltz, New York
A quiet and steady way to begin
Private • Small Group • Tea & Culture • School Programs
Choose Your Path
Private Training
A direct and flexible way to begin
For those who prefer focused guidance and a schedule that adapts to their life.
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The website is being refreshed to align with the studio’s evolving cultural system.
If you need clarity about any program, I will guide you during your consultation.
Tea & Tai Chi
A relaxed cultural experience
For friends, families, and visitors who wish to experience Tai Chi through gentle movement and tea.
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Small Group Program
A structured and steady foundation
For those who enjoy learning with others in a calm, shared rhythm.
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School Visits & Educational Programs
Tai Chi and cultural learning for students
For educators planning meaningful, age‑appropriate experiences.
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Current & Returning Students
Continue your practice in your own rhythm
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This section is not about explaining every program.
It simply helps you recognize where you belong right now.
Not sure where to begin?
Many students are not certain at first.
Some start with private training
and later join a group.
Some begin in a group
and add private sessions over time.
Some come first for Tea & Tai Chi
and return later for deeper study.
You do not need to decide everything now.
Begin with a short conversation,
and together we will find a path that fits your timing and your life.
Nature of Wellness
A Quiet Studio, Led by One Teacher
Tao Tai Chi Studio is a small, one‑teacher space.
All programs are taught by the founder, Jing Shuai,
whose path in Tai Chi began more than twenty years ago
and has been shaped by teachers from traditional lineages in China
as well as many years of teaching in the United States.
The studio’s approach is simple:
learn with sincerity, practice with steadiness,
and let the art unfold at its natural pace.
Many students appreciate this grounded way of learning
and the continuity of studying with one teacher
who has walked the path for a long time.
If you wish to learn more about the teacher’s background
and the traditions that have influenced this studio, you are welcome to explore：
A Practice of
Timing and Alignment
At Tao Tai Chi Studio, we believe that practice begins
when time, people, and intention come together.
You do not have to force the right moment.
When the heart is ready, the first step feels natural.
You are welcome to take your time.
You are welcome to read, to pause, and to return later.
When you feel ready,
the next step is simple.
News Articles about Practicing Tai Chi
Read More About Our Teaching
Tai Chi with Instructor Jing Shuai
Jing believes that before undertaking the study of Tai Chi, it is helpful for students to have a general understanding of the history of Tai Chi lineages to help guide them in determining their learning goals.
About Jing Shuai
Jing is a 16th generation protégé of the ancient Chinese Wu Dang San Feng martial arts lineage (武当三丰派).
Personalized Tai Chi classes in New Paltz
We personalize each Tai Chi lesson based on your individual needs, desires, and goals, adjusting our teaching style to your ability, personality, and expectations. We can help you to personalize your Tai Chi Class before registration for free.
