May Newsletter
"Simplicity, patience, compassion.
These three are your greatest treasures."
- Lao Tzu
Announcing this month's
Time in the Art

Tai Chi Principles:
Listening

Monday, May 20, 2024
1 - 2 p.m. EDT

Join us for an online class taught by:
Tina Curran
Senior Tai Chi Teacher

In tai chi and in life
listening can make all the difference.
We listen with more than our ears
To the world around us
to the moment
to others
to our habits
to ourselves.
We will explore, in this hour, how we listen.
 
Open to all students and teachers.
This class is FREE for TCF members and $20 for non-members.

Time in the Art is a series of monthly classes taught by TCF teachers that explore topics including tai chi principles and Professor Cheng Man Ch’ing’s five excellences. Classes are suitable for all levels of students.
GET READY FOR SUNSHINE & SERENITY!
Reserve Your Spot at a TCF 2024
Tai Chi Summer Retreat!

Whether you’ve recently begun studying tai chi, have been honing your skills for a few years, or are dedicated to a decades-long practice, TCF retreats provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy some well-deserved "me-time."

Celebrate summer by immersing yourself in a relaxing week of tai chi, qigong, meditation, and other compelling activities led by great TCF teachers. Join us at any of our three U.S. and U.K. locales.
New to tai chi? Know someone who is? Monthly Online Open Houses are a great place to begin

On the first of each month, TCF hosts free Open House classes. These half-hour introductory sessions are ideal for anyone who is curious about studying tai chi or qigong and would like to learn more about the Tai Chi Foundation. Invite a friend!

Open Houses are a great first step in a tai chi journey. Join us!

Click Here to learn more and to register.
TCF makes it easy to connect with tai chi!
Wherever you are, so are we. Explore the links below to discover dozens of TCF's live, in-person, online, and on-demand tai chi and qigong classes.
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Drop-In QiGong Classes
Ongoing qigong classes teach simple movements that restore energy and cultivate a calm, grounded state as a natural way of being. Classes are available for beginners and advanced students alike. Click here and then on "Qigong" in the menu.
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There are over 200 TCF-affiliated instructors teaching tai chi in 30 cities around the world. Click below to find one near you.

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TCF's free video library is available 24/7 to support your practice. Click here to see our options.
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Whether you're just starting tai chi or have years of experience, TCF provides classes designed to help you grow your practice. Explore your options here.
Understanding the Many Benefits of
Tai Chi and Qigong
"The History Of Tai Chi Chuan Parts 1 & 2"

The story of tai chi tells of a fascinating journey through centuries of Chinese philosophy, culture, and wisdom. It’s a narrative that intertwines the principles of Yin and Yang and the teachings of Taoism, which inform our practice. Check out this compelling two-part history. 

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