Tai Chi Classes & Qigong Classes
Fall Classes: September – November 2023
If you have done tai chi before and would like to continue, please join us. If you are not familiar with what tai chi is, or how it benefits people, come and find out! New students are invited to contact us if they would like to sit in on a one-hour class to see what it’s like.
Around 2.5 million people in the U.S. practice tai chi (tie-chee), and another 500,000 practice a similar exercise known as qigong (chee-gong) for the incredible health benefits achieved from these practices. There is a growing body of scientific evidence showing the efficacy of utilizing a tai chi or qigong program to gain better physical and mental wellbeing. Those who do practice every day have a longer, more active life than those who do not, and their potential for better health increases dramatically. Other exercises can dissipate energy, while tai chi and qigong accumulates it, leaving you feeling refreshed when you finish.
Classes meet weekly, and include breathing techniques, postural alignments and physical movements to aid the flow of “chi” (chee), or vital energy. Comfortable clothes and shoes are suggested.
Monday Classes
Location Addresses appear below the Sign Up form
Five Elements Dance / 5 Directions Qigong
September 25 – October 16 (4 Sessions) from 4:45 – 5:45 pm weekly
*NOTE: Sept. 25 meets outdoors; and *Oct. 2 will be held at the Hillyard Library
This Qigong form is an exploration into qigong principles of health. It includes work with the five elements and seasons, and the interrelations with the body-mind. It is a rejuvenating exercise which can be done during all times of the year, with many balancing benefits.
Exercises also include warm ups, and may be done either seated or standing. Suitable for anyone who wants to learn more about health benefits from this ancient art.
DOWNTOWN – The Hive, and Hillyard Library
TAI CHI, Yang Style 24 forms, (Intermediate) Second Part
September 25 – November 20 (8 Sessions) from 6:00 – 7:00 pm weekly
*NOTE: *Oct. 2 will be held at the Hillyard Library, and Nov. 6 will be held at the Shadle Park Library, and there will be NO CLASS on November 13
Practice and review of the entire Yang 24 form, but a specific focus on the Second Part of the form. Material is intermediate level study. Students should have a thorough understanding of the First Part. The content is appropriate for students who have studied Yang style before, but if you have a question if it would be suitable for you, just contact us for assistance.
Class sessions also include warm ups (may be done either seated or standing), and basic principles of tai chi work. *NO drop-ins
DOWNTOWN – The Hive, Hillyard Library, and Shadle Library
Tuesday Classes
Location Addresses appear below the Sign Up form
Intro to Eight Brocades Qigong
September 26 – October 17 (4 Sessions) from 1:00 – 2:00 pm weekly
This is a great series to use as a warm up before doing tai chi form work, or just for better overall wellbeing and flexibility. It includes Eight Brocades practice, with Touching Heaven, Punch with Tiger Eyes, Draw a Bow, and more. There will also be an intro to Spiraling Qigong, and the energetic qualities of these practices. Spiraling Qigong will be offered Wednesdays in October.
These exercises help to quiet the mind through an ancient discipline called Qigong (chee-kung). Stretching and moving exercises tonify the body and organs, and aide flexibility.
VALLEY – Outdoors in the park
Wednesday Classes
Location Addresses appear below the Sign Up form
TAI CHI Beginning Yang Style 24 form – First Part
September 27 – November 22 (8 Sessions) from 9:00 – 10:00 am weekly
Great for new and first-time students, and an excellent review for returning students. Movements are based on Yang Style 24 form, and class covers the first half (or part) of the form. Exercises also include warm ups, and may be done either seated or standing. Suitable for anyone who wants to learn more about tai chi and how it can benefit their health.
*Space is limited
VALLEY – Spokane Vet Center
Intro to Eight Brocades Qigong
September 27 – October 18 (4 Sessions) from 10:15 – 11:15 am weekly
This is a great series to use as a warm up before doing tai chi form work, or just for better overall wellbeing and flexibility. It includes Eight Brocades practice, with Touching Heaven, Punch with Tiger Eyes, Draw a Bow, and more. There will also be an intro to Spiraling Qigong, and the energetic qualities of these practices. Spiraling Qigong will be offered Wednesdays in October.
These exercises help to quiet the mind through an ancient discipline called Qigong (chee-kung). Stretching and moving exercises tonify the body and organs, and aide flexibility.
*Space is limited
VALLEY – Spokane Vet Center
Sign Up and Join A Class
You may also sign up and mail a check, or bring your payment to the first class, using the Cash or Check option.
Payment can be mailed to:
Tai Chi for Health Spokane
PO Box 11862
Spokane Valley, WA
99211-1862
Class Information
For more information about classes and what to expect, go to the About Classes page in the Resources Section.
Class Costs
See the Join a Class form for details and class pricing.
Location Addresses
Location Addresses:
The Hive, 2904 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane, WA
Hillyard Library, 4110 N Cook St, Spokane
Spokane Vet Center, 13109 Mirabeau Pkwy, Spokane Valley
Shadle Park Library, 2111 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane
Argonne Library, 4322 N Argonne Rd, Spokane Valley
Various parks and outdoor venues
Do you offer discounts?
Doctor Referral – We continue to offer a Doctor Referral discount for classes with a note from your Specialist.
Veterans – Veterans with military service are welcome to attend a class at no charge (proof of service required). Thank you for your service.
Caregivers – Caregivers are eligible for discounts or a free class.
If you are currently experiencing financial difficulties, and would like to attend a class, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We want these therapies to be available to anyone.
Join in on tai chi and qigong classes!
Anyone can benefit from practice: these disciplines are known to be helpful for enhancing longevity and the quality of life. The slow, methodical movements along with the breathing methods can enhance pulmonary and cardiovascular fitness, allowing more efficient breathing and fluid flow through the body.
If you are rehabilitating, the slow, conscientious movements and techniques of tai chi and qigong can help recovery. Both disciplines promote aspects of flexibility and strength.
Both tai chi and qigong practices are great ways to help a person relax, refocus, and re-energize.
TAI CHI (pronounced “tie-jee”) is a centuries-old Chinese exercise program that promotes good health and balance. It is a series of slow, gentle movements, done in a specific order to facilitate energy flow, fitness, relaxation and focus. Doing tai chi provides multiple health benefits.
QIGONG (“chi kung”) is an ancient art form that integrates breathing techniques, postural alignments and physical movements to aid the flow of QI (“chee”), or vital internal energy, and promote self-healing. Everyone can benefit from the practice of qigong, regardless of ability, age, or physical condition.