Free Class

In the United States, Tai Chi is often misunderstood as simply a series of slow forms or routines. Many organizations focus primarily on choreography, which has led to the common perception of Tai Chi as slow movement for relaxation alone.

However, authentic Tai Chi is not defined by slowness. At its foundation, true Tai Chi begins with correcting structural imbalance in the body.

Practicing routines without addressing misalignment—such as an imbalanced pelvis, a misaligned spine, or habitual tension—cannot resolve the root causes of discomfort or dysfunction. Without this foundation, learning additional forms rarely leads to meaningful or lasting change.

For this reason, Chen Village Tai Chi offers a traditional approach taught at the birthplace of Tai Chi, shared as a public cultural service to the community.

Through our free weekly class on Saturdays from 1:00–2:00 PM, we focus on Fang Song (Tai Chi Relaxation)—a foundational practice that helps realign the body, awaken the Elixir Field (Dantian), and restore harmony between structure, breath, and internal awareness. This approach supports pain reduction, improved posture, and therapeutic self-regulation.

As the Dantian core is cultivated, body and breath gradually move as one, allowing the mind to enter a state of deep rest. Over time, this process supports greater vitality, better sleep, and a more balanced, pain-reduced way of living.

By offering this practice freely, we share Tai Chi as a living cultural heritage, with the intention of supporting individual well-being and contributing to the healthy development of the community—faithfully rooted in its source.