How to Find a Class or Teacher Tai Chi

Depending on where you live, find a Tai Chi class can be as easy as pie or almost impossible. If you live in or near a big city, your chances of finding a good teacher is certainly better than if you live in a small rural area.

Other places that can take Tai Chi classes or advise you on where to find a can:

-Holistic wellness centers
-Therapeutic Studios massage
-Health food stores
-Adult Learning Centers
-Churches
-YMCA / UCF
-Senior Centers (even if you are a senior citizen who teaches Tai Chi can provide additional courses elsewhere)
-Local or community college
-Local High school
-Local dance studio
-Bulletin Card at your local bookstore or supermarket.
-Center Community

In addition, research tai chi and the name of your city on Google can get somewhere. Tai Chi for Busy People by Dr. Keith Jeffery is a DVD case of a good beginner.

Since there is no test or standard classification system for Tai Chi instructors there is nothing to show that a particular teacher is qualified, or even competent to teach Tai Chi. Unless there is no other option available, I steer clear of a teacher who considers Tai Chi exercise as just being a step class or Pilates (This is not to put down Pilates, by so I know a lot about Pilates - I helped write a book of Pilates, as a matter of fact - and it is a great exercise system).

The best teachers of Tai Chi are fully aware of the martial origins of various postures (or choose not to use this information in class), with a bit of history - including the origins of their particular way - as well as information on energy flows and aspects of the health benefits of Tai Chi and healing.
Because Tai Chi is easy on the joints and does not require large sports classes, they can tend to be very mixed regarding the age and physical condition. Classes can also have a wide range of experience levels with more advanced students helping with the instructor to teach the beginning and less experienced students. However, all teachers, regardless of Tai Chi experience and level of education will be able to manage a class with multiple levels of skills correctly.