Rates & Registration
A structure that supports different rhythms
New Paltz, New York
At Tao Tai Chi Studio, learning is a personal journey.
Tai Chi develops gradually.
People begin in different ways.
Some come once,
some return occasionally,
and some continue more steadily.
At Tao Tai Chi Studio, training is designed to support steady, sustainable, and long-term practice.
For many students, Tai Chi develops most naturally through consistency, patience, and gradual progression over time rather than through rushed or occasional learning experiences.
Because every student arrives with a different background, schedule, and pace of life, the studio offers several ways to begin training and continue developing practice over time.
Ways to Begin
There are a few natural paths.
You may choose the one that feels most comfortable right now.
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Beginner Small Group Program
Recommended Beginning Path
• 2–6 students
• 9 hours of structured foundational training
$300–$360
(depending on group size)
The Beginner Small Group Program is the primary path recommended for most new students entering Tao Tai Chi Studio.
Small groups are intentionally kept small and formed gradually based on participant scheduling alignment, consistency, and readiness.
This learning environment allows students to establish a strong foundation while developing steady rhythm, body awareness, and long-term practice habits over time.
For many students, practicing alongside a small group also creates a more natural and sustainable learning experience than rushing through isolated instruction.
Groups are formed several times throughout the year as schedules naturally align.
Private Tai Chi Training
6-Lesson Training Series
$400 (6 lessons)
This training option is recommended for students seeking individualized guidance, flexible scheduling, or a more personalized pace of instruction.
Private training allows students to build a strong foundation through one-on-one attention and carefully structured progression.
Private schedules are arranged thoughtfully after the initial consultation process.
3-Lesson Introductory Series
$300 (3 lessons)
Designed for students who would like to begin training gradually before committing to a longer training series.
Students who complete the 3-lesson introductory series within 8 weeks may later extend to the full 6-lesson series for an additional $100.
Single Private Lesson
$150 (1 lesson)
Available for students seeking occasional instruction, schedule flexibility, or follow-up guidance.
Tea & Tai Chi Experience
Continuing Practice & Returning Students
If you have studied at Tao Tai Chi Studio before,
you are always welcome to return.
You can continue from where you left off.
Your practice may continue in different ways:
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coming regularly
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attending occasionally
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or returning when time allows
At Tao Tai Chi Studio, beginner training is not approached as a short-term or “quick mastery” experience.
For many students, the deeper benefits of Tai Chi emerge gradually through consistent practice over time, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
After completing foundational beginner training, students may continue into a variety of small group programs that support different rhythms of ongoing practice throughout the year.
Some students prefer steady weekly review classes.
Others explore seasonal programs such as Earthing Tai Chi, Dao Yin Qi Gong, Push Hands Foundations, short-form practice, traditional form training, partner exercises, or guided independent practice.
Because adult life naturally moves through different seasons of intensity, work, family, rest, and transition, the studio offers multiple ways for current and returning students to continue practicing at a pace that feels sustainable and personally meaningful.
Many students take breaks and later return.
Others practice consistently throughout the year.
Both approaches are respected.
At Tao Tai Chi Studio, Tai Chi is not approached as a race toward completion, but as an evolving practice that gradually becomes part of daily life.
Registration
& Scheduling
All new students begin by completing a short inquiry form so that training goals, scheduling preferences, and appropriate next steps can be discussed thoughtfully before lessons begin.
Because beginner group formation and private lesson scheduling are coordinated carefully, a small deposit is requested when confirming participation. This deposit is later applied toward tuition.
New students are encouraged to approach the beginning of practice gradually and patiently.
In many cases, learning Tai Chi begins not only through movement, but also through learning how to develop steadiness, consistency, and a healthier relationship with time, rhythm, and daily life.
A Quiet Note
The studio is guided by a single teacher,
and sessions are arranged with care.
Messages are answered between teaching periods
so that each session can remain focused and undisturbed.
You do not need to decide everything now.
A simple step is enough.