Push Hands Foundations:
Our First Partnered Practice Series
Dates: First to third Wednesdays — September 3 to November 19
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM
Location: Tao Tai Chi Studio, New Paltz, NY
Tuition: $220
Early Registration (by August 31): $180
Bonus Session: Wednesday, November 26 · 6:00–7:00 PM (Free Review & Practice)
Minimum Enrollment: 6 students
Eligibility: Open to students who have completed at least six hours of Tao Tai Chi training
Registration & Payment: To reserve your spot, please email us in advance to confirm availability. Payment may be made via Venmo, or in person by cash or check—all payments must be arranged and confirmed ahead of time.
A Gentle Beginning
We’re honored to offer our first Push Hands series—a 9-hour introductory course for students who have completed at least six hours of training at Tao Tai Chi Studio. This shared foundation allows us to create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for partnered practice.
Push Hands is not about strength or competition. It’s a quiet conversation of movement, intention, and awareness. Rooted in Taoist philosophy and informed by movement science and behavioral studies, this course offers a meaningful way to deepen your Tai Chi journey.
What You’ll Explore
• Foundational Push Hands patterns
• Partnered drills to develop timing, structure, and flow
• Breath and intention coordination
• Respectful engagement and boundary awareness
• Practical ways to embody Tai Chi values in daily life
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Each class includes guided instruction, optional partner work, and time for reflection. You’re welcome to participate in the way that feels most comfortable and meaningful to you.
Course Schedule
Class Dates:
September 3, 10, 17
October 1, 8, 15
November 5,12, 19
Bonus Session:
November 27 —
Free Review & Practice
This series is part of our long-term vision to support sustainable, student-centered learning. After each series, we pause for two weeks before beginning the next. In 2026, we’ll continue refining our offerings based on student feedback. If interest allows, we may offer an intermediate-level class.
Who This Is For
• Students seeking deeper interpersonal practice
• Those interested in Tai Chi’s wellness and philosophical dimensions
• Anyone who values trust, respect, and shared growth
Feel free to invite a friend to join—just make sure they’ve completed the required training by enrolling in the course. This ensures that everyone shares a common foundation, helping us create a safe and respectful learning space.
Let’s move together—not to test strength, but to cultivate sensitivity.
Let’s engage—not to compete, but to connect.
Let’s grow—not through force, but through flow.
Early registration ends August 31.
We warmly invite you to take the next step—email us or speak with us in person to confirm your place.
