Bi-Monthly Training
A Foundation Program at Tao Tai Chi Studio
Building a Steady Practice Through Changing Rhythms
New Paltz, New York
2026 Seeking Balance Series
The Seeking Balance Series is designed for students who wish to continue strengthening their Tai Chi foundation while balancing the changing rhythms of everyday life.
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Rather than emphasizing rapid progress or completing a fixed curriculum, this program encourages steady development through consistent practice, careful observation, and gradual understanding.
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It is one of the Foundation Programs within the Tao Tai Chi Studio Foundation System and welcomes both current students and returning students who wish to continue developing their practice.
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July–September 2026
Classes meet on the 1st & 2nd Tuesday of each month
6:00–7:30 PM
Session Dates:
• July 7, July 14
• August 4, August 11
• September 1, September 8
Total training:
6 Sessions
9 Hours
(Each session is 90 minutes)
This rhythm gives you enough structure to stay engaged,
and enough space to live your life.
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Joining the Current Cycle
Tuition
Advance Registration
$180
Available before the beginning of each new learning cycle.
Students who register in advance enjoy preferred tuition while helping us prepare class materials and organize the learning experience.​
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Regular Tuition
$220​
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Returning Student Rate
$150
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Flexible Entry
$40 per scheduled session
Available during the current learning cycle when space permits.
Advance reservation required.
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Flow & Balance Practice Pass
$200
Six scheduled sessions
Valid for three months
Attend any combination of
Seeking Balance
and
Advance reservation required.
Flexible Entry Available
Because this program is designed to support students whose schedules sometimes change, Flexible
Entry may be available during the current learning cycle.
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Students who know in advance that they can only attend selected sessions are welcome to contact me before registering.
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When space is available, I am happy to discuss a participation plan that supports your learning while maintaining fairness for students who enroll in the complete program.
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Flexible Entry tuition is based on the number of sessions attended.
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Please contact me for current options.
Is This Program Right for Me?
This program may be an excellent choice if you would like to:
• continue strengthening your Tai Chi foundation;
• improve body awareness and movement quality;
• revisit essential principles through regular practice;
• balance learning with changing work or family schedules;
• return to practice after time away;
• continue learning in a supportive small-group environment.
This program welcomes students who appreciate thoughtful learning rather than rushing toward memorizing more material.
What You Will Experience
Each learning cycle combines foundational practice with focused exploration of selected Tai Chi principles and forms.
Although individual topics vary throughout the year, every session emphasizes:
• body organization;
• movement quality;
• balance and coordination;
• foundational training methods;
• practical applications of Tai Chi principles;
• careful observation;
• independent practice.
Students are encouraged to develop understanding gradually through repeated experience rather than attempting to master everything at once.
Learning Rhythm
Life does not always follow the same schedule.
For this reason, the Seeking Balance Series has been designed with flexibility while maintaining continuity in learning.
Many students appreciate having a program that allows them to continue practicing even when work, travel, family responsibilities, or seasonal changes affect their availability.
Rather than viewing these changes as interruptions, this program provides a way to continue building a steady relationship with practice through different stages of life.
Looking Ahead
Whenever possible, future learning cycles are announced before the current cycle concludes.
This allows students to plan their continuing practice over several months rather than making decisions only a few weeks in advance.
2027 Planned Learning Cycles
Cycle One
February • March • April
Cycle Two
May • June • July
Cycle Three
August • September • October
Specific dates will be announced as registration opens.
Current Learning Cycle
Students are welcome to join the current learning cycle.
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If you’ve missed one or more sessions, Flexible Entry or the Flow & Balance Practice Pass may provide the best way to begin your practice while joining the group at a comfortable pace.
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If you’re unsure which option is right for you, I’d be happy to help.
Part of the Foundation System
The Seeking Balance Series is one of the Foundation Programs at Tao Tai Chi Studio.
Together with Earthing Tai Chi Course One, Earthing Tai Chi Course Two, and Go with the Flow, it forms part of a learning system designed to support long-term Tai Chi practice through different learning rhythms.
Rather than following a single path, students are encouraged to choose the rhythm that best supports their current stage of learning, interests, and everyday life.
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(Foundation System Handbook will be introduced later.)
→ Learn more about the Foundation System
A small gift for your effort
Students who participate in the full three‑month cycle
are invited to a complimentary 1‑hour celebration class
on the 3rd or 4th Tuesday of the final month
(depending on group availability).
This is not a requirement,
just a gentle way to honor your steady effort.
Questions?
If this program does not fit your current schedule, you may wish to consider another Foundation Program or private instruction.
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Private lessons may be appropriate for students who would like to:
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• strengthen foundational skills at a slower pace;
• study Qigong or standing practice;
• learn a particular Tai Chi form;
• prepare for future group programs;
• review previous material;
• arrange learning around changing personal or professional schedules.
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If you are unsure which option best supports your current goals, I am always happy to discuss the possibilities with you.
Related Foundation Programs
You may also wish to explore:
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Course Description
Seeking Balance is a gentle training series
for students who have completed the six foundational hours
and wish to continue practicing in a calm, steady rhythm.
This class is open to:
• new students who recently completed their foundation
• current students continuing their practice
• returning students re‑entering after a break
Each cycle stands on its own.
Join whenever the timing feels right.
Why This Class Exists
A place to return to balance, again and again
Life moves.
Schedules shift.
Energy rises and falls.
Interest changes with the seasons.
Seeking Balance offers a simple anchor,
a quiet place to come back to yourself
and continue building the skills you’ve already begun.
This class is not about learning fast or mastering a long routine.
It is about something quieter:
• finding steadiness in movement
• reconnecting with your body
• practicing attention and breath
• building skill through repetition
• learning how to stay balanced in a changing life
Every session introduces a different aspect of foundational kung fu training.
Sometimes stepping, sometimes hand methods,
sometimes breath and coordination,
sometimes a short sequence such as the Zheng Manqing 37.
The focus is always the same:
clarity, calmness, and steady growth.
Who This Class Is For
A class designed for many rhythms
You may join if you:
• completed the six foundational hours
• are currently studying in any program
• are returning after a break
• want a steady place to practice
• prefer a calm, slow, supportive environment
• enjoy learning without pressure
This class is suitable for all levels.
Beginners, intermediate students, and long‑time practitioners
all benefit from returning to the basics.
Everyone practices together,
and each person receives gentle guidance
based on their own body and rhythm.
Clothing
Wear anything comfortable.
If you enjoy the feeling of traditional practice,
studio clothing is available:
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Cotton-linen set (top and pants): Regular price $65; promotional price for new students is $50. Please try on the outfit first and speak to the instructor to request the discount.
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Thick velvet top: Regular price $60; promotional price for new students is $40, also available after fitting and approval.
If you already have a Tao Tai Chi Studio outfit,
you do not need to purchase another.
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Clothing is optional,
comfort is the only requirement.
Textbook: (Optional)
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“Cheng Tzu's Thirteen Treatises on T'ai Chi Ch'uan
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Here is the link you can find it:
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2026 Previous Cycles
April - July Sessions
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• Dates: April 7, 21; May 5, 19; June 2, 16, 30; July 7​​
A Gentle Closing
You are welcome to move at your own pace.
When the moment feels right,
you may step into the next cycle.