Begin Here
A gentle place to begin your Tai Chi journey
No experience is needed.
You do not need to be flexible, athletic, or familiar with Tai Chi.
This is a quiet and supportive place to begin slowly, breathe more deeply, and reconnect with your body at your own pace.
Whether you are seeking mindful movement, stress relief, balance, cultural exploration, or a more grounded relationship with yourself, you are welcome here.
You Do Not Need To “Keep Up”
You do not need martial arts experience.
You do not need to memorize movements quickly.
You do not need to already feel calm, coordinated, or physically confident.
You do not need to perform.
Many students begin feeling uncertain, nervous, stiff, tired, distracted, or disconnected from their bodies.
That is completely normal.
Tai Chi can begin gently.
Quick Navigation
Everyone begins Tai Chi in a different way, and everyone moves forward at their own pace.
Choose the pathway that feels right for you today.
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Different pathways use different next steps. Private experiences begin with a Consultation Request, while the Beginner Small Group Program has its own application because groups are formed carefully over time.
If you’re still exploring, you’re welcome to continue reading below before taking the next step.
If you already know how you’d like to begin, you may go directly to the appropriate form.
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No matter which pathway you choose, your first experience is simply the beginning. If you decide to continue your Tai Chi journey, we’ll explore together what comes next, based on your interests, your goals, and your individual needs.
Option 1. Tea & Tai Chi
A peaceful introduction combining Tai Chi, tea, conversation, and Chinese culture.
→ Already know you’d like to begin this experience? Submit a Consultation Request and let me know when you would like to start. → Explore An Hour of Tea and Tai Chi
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Option 2. Private Group Tai Chi & Qigong Training
Designed for families, friends, organizations, schools, wellness groups, or colleagues who would like to learn together.
→ Already have your group? Submit a Consultation Request and tell me about your group and your preferred schedule. → Explore Private Group Tai Chi & Qigong Training
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Option 3. Private Tai Chi Training
Personalized one-to-one instruction designed around your individual goals, interests, and pace.
→ Ready for private instruction? Submit a Consultation Request and share your goals and preferred schedule.
→ Explore Private Tai Chi Training
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Option 4. Beginner Small Group Program
A welcoming introduction to Tai Chi with other beginners. New groups are formed periodically throughout the year.
→ Already decided you’d like to join a future beginner group? Complete the Beginner Small Group Application to be considered for the next group formation. → Explore Beginner Small Group Program
Option 5. Educational & Cultural Programs
For schools, educators, and community organizations seeking to introduce Tai Chi, Chinese culture, or creative embodied learning in a thoughtful and meaningful way.
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Programs can be adapted to the age, interests, setting, and goals of each group, and may include Tai Chi, Qigong, Chinese tea and cultural traditions, or creative experiences connected to movement and the arts.
If you’re still deciding, the sections below explain each pathway in greater detail. Read as much or as little as you like, then submit a Consultation Request whenever you feel ready.
Which Path Feels Right For You?
-Explore Each Path in More Detail
Tea & Tai Chi
A slower and more reflective experience that combines Tai Chi practice with tea, conversation, quiet observation, and cultural atmosphere.
This offering is especially meaningful for those drawn to:
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mindfulness
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Taoist culture
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contemplative learning
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tea culture
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slowing down
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embodied presence
Private Tai Chi Training
One-on-one instruction tailored to your individual needs, interests, pace, and goals.
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Private training allows for a highly personalized approach and may be especially supportive for students seeking:
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individualized attention
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flexible scheduling
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deeper refinement
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physical rehabilitation support
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stress recovery
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a quieter learning environment
Beginner
Small Group Program
A calm and supportive small group environment designed specifically for beginners.
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Students learn gradually with clear guidance, repetition, and time to absorb the practice naturally.
This program is well suited for those who:
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are completely new to Tai Chi
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prefer a slower pace
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enjoy learning with others
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want structure and consistency
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feel hesitant about beginning alone
Private Group Tai Chi & Qigong Training
A personalized Tai Chi or Qigong experience for families, friends, organizations, schools, wellness groups, or colleagues who wish to learn together.
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Rather than joining an existing class, your group trains privately at a pace and schedule that fits your shared interests and goals. Sessions may focus on wellness, mindful movement, team connection, cultural learning, or a customized theme designed for your group.
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This offering may be especially meaningful for those who:
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• already have a group that would like to learn together
• prefer a private learning environment
• are planning a wellness, educational, or cultural program
• would like training designed around the needs of their own group
Learning Together
Tai Chi can also become a way of learning and experiencing culture together.
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Tao Tai Chi Studio offers educational and cultural programs for schools, educators, museums, arts organizations, and community groups, with experiences shaped around each group and its setting.
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Your first visit is designed to feel simple, welcoming, and unhurried.
There is no pressure to perform or “get it right.”
You are welcome to observe, ask questions, move slowly, and settle into the space naturally.
Tai Chi develops through patience, repetition, awareness, and relationship, not through force or speed.
What Your First
Visit Feels Like
Meet Your Instructor
Jing Shuai teaches Tai Chi through a calm, attentive, and highly personalized approach that honors both traditional practice and the needs of modern students.
Students come from many different backgrounds, including:
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complete beginners
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wellness practitioners
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older adults
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artists
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healthcare professionals
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long-term martial arts practitioners
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people recovering from stress or burnout
The studio emphasizes depth over performance, awareness over intensity, and sustainable long-term practice over rapid achievement.
More Than Exercise
At Tao Tai Chi Studio, Tai Chi is approached not only as physical movement, but also as a living practice of awareness, breath, balance, attention, and relationship with the natural world.
For students who wish to explore more deeply, the studio also offers opportunities connected to:
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traditional lineage study
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Taoist cultural perspectives
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partner practice
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tea gatherings
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contemplative movement
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seasonal and natural rhythms
These dimensions of practice unfold gradually and naturally over time.
Still Not Sure Where To Start?
I am happy to help you find the most supportive and appropriate starting place for your interests, comfort level, and goals.
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