Tai Chi Chuan is practiced for relaxation, centering, and increasing internal power. Adults of all ages and levels of fitness can benefit from this calming, meditative martial art. Through practice of the tai chi form, students develop internal energy while strengthening muscles and joints. Many find tai chi helpful for healing and connecting body and spirit. Tai chi emphasizes complete relaxation, and is essentially a form of meditation, or what has been called "meditation in motion."

The Yang style is the most common traditional style of Tai Chi Chuan practiced today; the Yang style emphasizes the health benefits of tai chi and makes the art accessible to the general population. It has a comfortable balance between external range of motion and internal movements both physically and energetically. It is especially good for developing relaxed strength and balance. The Yang style has three different forms that are practiced: the simplified form, the short form, and the long form. CAE teaches the Yang Short Form of Tai chi.

CAE offers this course on a sliding scale (based on income). The course can be anywhere from $10/month to $75/month at the highest. To determine your particular fee you can call our office between 10 AM and 6 PM. (718) 788-1775.

Survivors of relationship/domestic violence, sexual assault, or childhood abuse can receive one month of tai chi for free.
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This course is open to all women and transgender people. Free childcare is available to all students. Students are diverse in age, body type, background and ability. With prior notice, we are able to give added attention in class to women with varying abilities. Unfortunately, we are on the second floor and our space is not handicapped-accessible.

The best way to know if this course is right for you is to see it for yourself. Drop by during training hours (see below) to watch a class and talk with the instructors.



Tai Chi meets once a week on Thursdays from 6 PM - 7:20 PM.

As students continue to train, an intermediate/advanced level class becomes available for no extra charge.



To join our tai chi program during the next cycle, you must call us to pre-register. Our office is open for callers from 10 AM to 6 PM, Monday - Friday. After you've pre-registered we will send you the appropriate forms in the mail.