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Tai Chi & Qigong

Classes Start The Week Of July 14, 2025!

Register by June 15, 2025
to receive $30 discount off tuition!

This Summer, China Institute in America offers studio classes in the areas of traditional Chinese art including calligraphy, brush painting, as well as meditation classes including tai chi and qigong.

Our classes are not only designed to improve the tactile experiences and haptic perception of the students, but they also focus on enhancing students’ mental and physical strength that multiple researches have shown to provide long-term health benefits.

“Tai chi is often described as “meditation in motion,” but it might well be called “medication in motion.” There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. And you can get started even if you aren’t in top shape or the best of health.” – Harvard Health Publishing, Harvard Medical School

All classes at China Institute in America are conducted and taught by accredited instructors internationally-renowned in their respective field of training. Browse below for detailed class descriptions and instructor bios.

Contact us today for any questions regarding classes!

Summer 2025 Course Listing

Classes Start the Week of July 14, 2025

The price currently listed on the website reflects the discounted rate.
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Gateway to Dao – Awaken Balance, Cultivate Vitality & Embody Peace through Qigong, Tai Chi, and Meditation

Join us this summer for a transformative wellness workshop series designed to harmonize body, mind, and spirit. Through the integrated practices of Qigong, Tai Chi, and Meditation, you’ll explore ancient arts that cultivate deep inner stillness, physical vitality, and emotional clarity.

Each session includes:

  • Gentle yet powerful movement rooted in Qigong and Tai Chi
  • Guided meditation to calm the mind and awaken awareness
  • Breathwork and body alignment techniques that support natural healing
  • Insights into the philosophy and healing principles behind these timeless practices

Themes of activities:

🌈 Ground & Center – Root the body and quiet the mind through breath and mindful movement
🌈 Flow & Vitality – Stimulate energy flow and enhance circulation with dynamic Qigong
🌈 Stillness in Motion – Discover the meditative grace of Tai Chi and its mental clarity benefits
🌈 Integration & Renewal – Develop a sustainable home practice to support lasting well-being

Whether you’re a complete beginner or a returning practitioner, this series offers a sanctuary to deepen your practice and reconnect with your innate balance and harmony

Fees

4 session (8 Hours)
$300 members / $340 non-members
(plus a $30 non-refundable registration fee)

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in-person Class
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Sunday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
July 20 - August 10
Instructor: Viviane Chen
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Through a series of gentle movements, Tai Chi can greatly improve circulation, flexibility, and endurance. It is also a great way to relieve stress, tension, and aggravation accumulated from our busy daily life. This course teaches the philosophy and practice of Yang-style Tai Chi : a short form of sixty postures developed by Grandmaster William C.C. Chen. Intermediate students will learn the long form of the Yang style, which develops core strength

Fees

5 sessions (5 hours)
$130 members / $170 non-members
(plus a $30 non-refundable registration fee)

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in-person Class
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Friday 10:00 – 11:00 AM
July 18 - August 15
Instructor: Alex Hing
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New! Special Summer Wellness Workshop (In-Person) Icon | Accordion

Gateway to Dao – Awaken Balance, Cultivate Vitality & Embody Peace through Qigong, Tai Chi, and Meditation

Join us this summer for a transformative wellness workshop series designed to harmonize body, mind, and spirit. Through the integrated practices of Qigong, Tai Chi, and Meditation, you’ll explore ancient arts that cultivate deep inner stillness, physical vitality, and emotional clarity.

Each session includes:

  • Gentle yet powerful movement rooted in Qigong and Tai Chi
  • Guided meditation to calm the mind and awaken awareness
  • Breathwork and body alignment techniques that support natural healing
  • Insights into the philosophy and healing principles behind these timeless practices

Themes of activities:

🌈 Ground & Center – Root the body and quiet the mind through breath and mindful movement
🌈 Flow & Vitality – Stimulate energy flow and enhance circulation with dynamic Qigong
🌈 Stillness in Motion – Discover the meditative grace of Tai Chi and its mental clarity benefits
🌈 Integration & Renewal – Develop a sustainable home practice to support lasting well-being

Whether you’re a complete beginner or a returning practitioner, this series offers a sanctuary to deepen your practice and reconnect with your innate balance and harmony

Fees

4 session (8 Hours)
$300 members / $340 non-members
(plus a $30 non-refundable registration fee)

Registration
in-person Class
Icon | Calendar
Sunday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
July 20 - August 10
Instructor: Viviane Chen
Register Learn More
Tai Chi (In-Person) Icon | Accordion

Through a series of gentle movements, Tai Chi can greatly improve circulation, flexibility, and endurance. It is also a great way to relieve stress, tension, and aggravation accumulated from our busy daily life. This course teaches the philosophy and practice of Yang-style Tai Chi : a short form of sixty postures developed by Grandmaster William C.C. Chen. Intermediate students will learn the long form of the Yang style, which develops core strength

Fees

5 sessions (5 hours)
$130 members / $170 non-members
(plus a $30 non-refundable registration fee)

Registration
in-person Class
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Friday 10:00 – 11:00 AM
July 18 - August 15
Instructor: Alex Hing
Register Learn More

See Our Testimonials

Tom S.
Spring 2020

Learning Mandarin online with the China Institute has been a great experience. My small class with an experienced, knowledgeable and caring instructor has been superb.

Todd K.
Spring 2020

I have tried several teachers in the area I live, none of them were as thoughtful and encouraging as the tutors I found thru the China Institute. Absolutely 100% a recommend, the flexibility of the online system and the professionalism of the teachers has been outstanding.

Allan P.
Spring 2020

I was told the best Chinese language classes in NYC are at the China Institute. So I registered to take both weekly classes AND private classes. The staff and teachers are truly professional and absolutely first class! I am forever grateful!

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