Your Tai Chi Journey Starts Here – Everyone Is Welcome!

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 / MG Perkins / Leave a comment

Have you been hearing more about the benefits of Tai Chi in the news or your social media feed? Join us for an introductory six week class and learn the first 17 moves in the Tai Chi set (details below). Learn how the regular practice of Tai Chi can be helpful in improving your balance, flexibility, reducing stress, and improving focus. Tai chi puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, which makes it safe for all fitness levels and ages. Furthermore, it is low-impact, making it suitable for older adults and those who are not accustomed to strenuous exercise due to a more sedentary lifestyle or joint issues. No experience is necessary to take this class and returning students who would like to restart a practice are also welcome! Our club is a fun, friendly and welcoming group. We’d love to meet you and help you get off to a strong start with your Tai Chi practice.

What will I learn? This six week class will get you started on your Tai Chi practice by teaching you the fundamental movements of Tai Chi. You will learn the first 17 movements of the 108 movement set with qualified and knowledgeable instructors. You found our website – now we’d really like to meet you in person!

When: Wednesday nights beginning on Wednesday, September 17^th, 2025 and running through October 22^nd, 2025 (6 weeks).

Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm

Location: Tai Chi Revolution’s studio is located at 2817 James Street in Syracuse on the corner of James and North Edwards Avenue. The studio entrance is on North Edwards (there’s a sign in the window so you can find us) with off-street parking in front of the studio and across the street. There is also free street parking.

Cost: $60 (payable at the first class; cash or check (unfortunately we don’t take credit cards).

What to wear: Comfortable and loose fitting clothing. Shoes should be flat and enclose your entire foot with good support (something like sneakers or low hiking shoes). Bare feet, crocs, flip flops or open toed sandals should not be worn.

MASKS ARE CURRENTLY NOT REQUIRED BUT… Our masking protocols are based on infection rates. Currently we do not require masks to be worn while in the studio. Having said that, we care about our students, members, and guests and are committed to protecting everyone’s health while in our class. If infection rates spike, we may reconsider the masking requirement. We appreciate your understanding.

Still have questions? You can check out our FAQ page here or send us an e-mail at TaiChiRevolutionCNY@gmail.com and someone will get back to you within a day.

Links to some of the research supporting the health benefits of Tai Chi

Mayo Clinic, 2025. Slow and Steady: The Health Benefits of Tai Chi

Harvard Health, 2020 Protect Your Bones With Tai Chi

Harvard Health Publishing, 2022 The Health Benefits of Tai Chi

Scientific American, 2024 These Exercises Can Help Protect Older Adults from Dangerous Falls

National Council on Aging, 2021 The Health Benefits of Tai Chi and How to Get Started

National Institutes of Health, 2014 The Impact of Tai Chi on Cognitive Performance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Start Your New Year With A New Tai Chi Beginner Class in January – No Experience Needed!

December 16, 2024 / MG Perkins / Leave a comment

The end of 2024 is upon us and 2025 is just around the corner! New opportunities await and we are offering one that has proven benefits for balance, relaxation, improving strength, and focus. The regular practice of Tai Chi over time offers all of these benefits. Tai Chi Revolution is offering a six week course for new beginners to learn the first 17 moves in the Tai Chi set (details below). No experience is necessary to take this class and returning students who would like to restart a practice are also welcome! No special equipment is needed and once you learn the body mechanics and alignments tai chi is portable and you can do it anywhere (like the park in the summer!). All you need to bring to class is YOU!! Our club is a fun, friendly and welcoming group. We’d love to meet you and help you get off to a strong start with your Tai Chi practice.

Everyone is welcome to join this new class and you don’t need any experience at all! This class will start with teaching the basic fundamentals of the first seventeen forms. Detailed information about the new class is below. We look forward to meeting you!!

When: Wednesday nights beginning on Wednesday, January 22^nd, 2025 and running through February 26^th, 2024 (6 weeks).

Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm

Cost: $60 (payable at the first class; cash or check (unfortunately we don’t take credit cards).

What to wear: Comfortable and loose fitting clothing. Shoes should be flat and enclose your foot with good support (something like sneakers or low hiking shoes). Bare feet, crocs, flip flops or open toed sandals should not be worn.

MASK REQUIREMENT: Our masking protocols are based on infection rates. Currently we do not require masks to be worn while in the studio. We care about our students, members, and guests and are committed to protecting everyone’s health while in our class. If infection rates spike, we may reconsider the masking requirement. Thank you for understanding.

Still have questions? You can check out our FAQ page here or send us an e-mail at TaiChiRevolutionCNY@gmail.com and someone will get back to you within a day.

Links to some of the research supporting the health benefits of Tai Chi

Harvard Health Publishing, 2022 The Health Benefits of Tai Chi

Scientific American, 2024 These Exercises Can Help Protect Older Adults from Dangerous Falls

National Council on Aging, 2021 The Health Benefits of Tai Chi and How to Get Started

National Institutes of Health, 2014 The Impact of Tai Chi on Cognitive Performance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Fall Is A Great Time to Slow Down and Relax…

August 21, 2024 / MG Perkins / Leave a comment

…by joining us for a weekly practice of Tai Chi!!! If it’s been on your bucket list of things to do but you weren’t sure where or how, well the day has come! Take this opportunity to give Tai Chi a try, learn about it’s health benefits, and spend some time relaxing with a bunch of fun, kind, and interesting people. Keep reading for more information and we look forward to seeing you!

Tai Chi Revolution is offering a new beginner class starting on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024. This is the perfect class to take if you have never done Tai Chi before or if you used to practice but life got busy for a while but now you’d like to restart your practice. Tai Chi has proven benefits for physical and mental heath. Tai chi is a traditional Chinese practice that combines slow, thoughtful movements with a mindfulness that results in a “moving meditation”. Numerous studies over the years have found that it can help improve balance, strength, and lower risk of falls. Still on the fence and want a little bit more information before making the leap? We’ve got you covered – check out the links at the end of this post. If you are ready to make the leap the important details are coming up!

When: Tuesday nights beginning on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 and running through October 29^th, 2024 (6 weeks).

Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm

Location: Tai Chi Revolution Studio located at 2817 James Street, corner of James and North Edwards Avenue. The studio entrance is on North Edwards (there’s a sign in the window so you can find us) with off-street parking in front of the studio and across the street. There is also free street parking.

Cost: $60 (payable at the first class; cash or check, unfortunately we don’t take credit cards)

Still have questions? You can check out our FAQ page here or send us an e-mail at TaiChiRevolutionCNY@gmail.com and someone will get back to you within a day.

Links to some of the research supporting the health benefits of Tai Chi

Harvard Health Publishing, 2022 The Health Benefits of Tai Chi

Scientific American, 2024 These Exercises Can Help Protect Older Adults from Dangerous Falls

National Council on Aging, 2021 The Health Benefits of Tai Chi and How to Get Started

National Institutes of Health, 2014 The Impact of Tai Chi on Cognitive Performance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Check Us Out – Four classes you can join!!

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 / MG Perkins / Leave a comment

We are excited to announce that Tai Chi Revolution now offers four classes a week to our members and new students! If you are a current member of Tai Chi Revolution, you can attend any or all of these classes at no additional costs as part of your current membership. We also would like to welcome back any of our previous students who may want to get back into a regular practice of Tai Chi. If you’ve taken classes with us before and would like to rejoin our club, you’ll find both old friends and new faces. Rejoining is as simple as coming to a class and paying the monthly membership fee of $50.00. If you are an absolute beginner, we offer new beginner classes on a regular basis (about every 4 months or so) so check back here for announcements of new classes! If you have any questions about joining a new beginner class or rejoining Tai Chi Revolution please feel free to e-mail us at TaiChiRevolutionCNY@gmail.com. We are a fun group of people who enjoy the benefits of Tai Chi along with the friendships we’ve made with the other practitioners in our club. Come check us out!

A brief summary of the classes we currently offer is given below:

Tuesday night: 6 – 7:30 pm beginner class (check our blog page for most recent class additions). Anyone is welcome regardless of experience level although the class is geared primarily toward the absolute beginner or those returning to Tai Chi practice and would like a refresher class.

Wednesday night: 6 – 7:30 pm on-going class. This class will focus on improving form and balance by focusing on selected moves or series of moves during the class. This class is open to anyone who is returning to Tai Chi practice or who has completed one of our beginner classes.

Thursday morning: 10:30 – 12 open practice. This class is more “free-form” and typically the full set will be done one or more times. While this class is geared toward students with more experience, anyone who is returning to Tai Chi practice or has completed a beginner class is welcome and you’ll be integrated into the class.

Friday afternoon: 12:45 – 2 pm open practice. This class is more “free-form” and typically the full set will be done one or more times. While this class is geared toward students with more experience, anyone who is returning to Tai Chi practice or has completed a beginner class is welcome and you’ll be integrated into the class.

What?!! A New Beginner Class AND A New On-going Class!

January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 / MG Perkins / Leave a comment

We have two exciting announcements that we want to share with you!

Our FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT is that we are offering a new six week beginner class starting on Tuesday, February 20^th, 2024! If you’ve never done Tai Chi before but have always been curious about it, then this class is for YOU!!! Tai Chi is the practice of deliberate slow movements and gentle postures that can improve balance, coordination, flexibility, circulation, and release some of the stress of your day. Our beginner class is safe for all fitness levels, is low impact, and modifications can be made to any of the movements to accommodate any physical limitations. No special clothing or equipment is needed and you’ll get to learn in a comfortable, well-lit studio with experienced instructors. Our group is friendly, supportive and welcoming. We want to ensure your time spent with us learning the practice of Tai Chi is both mindful and fun! Details about the new beginner class are below (at the end of this post).

If you still aren’t sure what Tai Chi can do for you here’s two articles about the benefits of the regular practice of Tai Chi:

This article from National Public Radio reports on research demonstrating how a regular practice of Tai Chi can help improve memory: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/11/06/1210507968/thai-chi-word-games-cognition-mentally-sharp-meditation-motion

And this article from UCLA reports on how Tai Chi can help reduce stress and improve brain function: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/tai-chi-mind-body-medicine-ucla-health-psychiatrist-aims

Our SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT is that we are adding a NEW evening class in addition to our other classes for on-going students!! Like our two day-time classes, this class is meant for practitioners who have learned the basics of Tai Chi and want to spend more time refining movements and working through the set, people who have practiced Tai Chi in the past and want to get back into it, and newer students who have completed at least our Beginner Six Week class and want the benefit of having an additional class for practice. This new evening class will be at the studio on Thursday nights from 6 – 7:30 pm and will begin on Thursday, February 22, 2024 (our address is listed below). If you are a current dues paying member in good standing you can attend this class for free. If you are not currently a member of our group the class has a fee of $50/month. This fee allows you to attend any of the classes we offer. If you have questions or are interested in learning more, you can e-mail us at TaiChiRevolutionCNY@gmail.com. We hope to see you at the studio!

Details for the new beginner class are below.

IMPORTANT NEW BEGINNER CLASS INFORMATION

When: Tuesday nights beginning on Tuesday, February 20^th, 2024 and running through March 26^th, 2024 (6 weeks).

Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm

Cost: $60 (payable at the first class; cash or check, unfortunately we don’t take credit cards)

MASK REQUIREMENT: Our masking protocols are based on infection rates. Currently we require masks to be worn while in the studio. We care about our students, members, and guests and are committed to protecting everyone’s health while in our class. If infection rates drop in the Spring, we may reconsider the masking requirement. Thank you for understanding.

Still have questions? You can check out our FAQ page here or send us an e-mail at TaiChiRevolutionCNY@gmail.com and someone will get back to you within a day.

It’s Happening! A New Beginner Class is Starting!

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 / MG Perkins / Leave a comment

Tai Chi Revolution will be starting a new six week beginner class for students who are completely new to the practice of Tai Chi and for students who may have taken a break and want to restart their practice. If you are new to Tai Chi and are wondering exactly what you’d be getting yourself into have no worries! Tai chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures that over time allows a meditative state of mind. No special clothes or equipment are needed. Our classes are held in a well lit studio and led by experienced instructors. There are different kinds of Tai chi and the form we practice is more focused on the traditional benefits regular practice provides related to general health. Classes are a mix of new students and more experienced students who provide a supportive environment for learning the various forms. We are a friendly club and want your experience with Tai Chi to be enjoyable and fun!

Everyone is welcome to join this new class and you don’t need any experience at all as this class will start with teaching the basic fundamentals of the first seventeen forms. Detailed information about the new class is below. We look forward to meeting our new students as well as catching up with students who have been away for a while!!

IMPORTANT CLASS INFORMATION

What will I learn? This six week class will teach you the fundamental movements of Tai Chi. You will learn the first 17 movements of the 108 movement set with qualified and knowledgeable instructors. You found our website – now we’d really like to meet you in person!

When: Tuesday nights beginning on Tuesday, September 12^th, 2023 and running through October 17^th, 2023 (6 weeks).

Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm

Cost: $60 (payable at the first class; cash or check, unfortunately we don’t take credit cards)

MASK REQUIREMENT: Currently we do not require masks to be worn while in the studio. We care about our students, members, and guests and are committed to protecting everyone’s health while in our class. To that end, if local infection rates start to rise as the weather cools off, we may consider re-instituting a masking requirement. Thank you for understanding.

Still have questions? You can check out our FAQ page here or send us an e-mail at TaiChiRevolutionCNY@gmail.com and someone will get back to you within a day or two.

You can also find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Tai-Chi-Revolution/100063524227233/n.

We look forward to meeting you!!

Starting a New Practice: Beginning Tai Chi

November 28, 2022 / MG Perkins / Leave a comment

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us once again and many of us have some shopping to do. Do you have a friend or family member who is hard to shop for? Do you need a gift for someone who has everything? Maybe you are looking to expand your own horizons or longing for some some well deserved self-care in the new year. Well Tai Chi Revolution is here to help you! We are offering a new six week beginner class in the new year. If you’ve ever wondered about the practice of Tai Chi and its many benefits but didn’t know where to start or if you would enjoy it then this is the class to try. This class if for someone who has never done Tai Chi before, or for someone who wants to rejoin the practice of Tai Chi but needs a bit of a refresher. No experience is necessary. This class will cover the first 17 moves of the 108 move set. It’s a great way to dip your toe into the practice of Tai Chi and to begin to learn more about how your body and mind work together. It is known as a moving meditation and there is growing evidence that the regular practice of Tai Chi helps to maintain and improve strength, balance, and flexibility with the added benefit of calming your mind. Tai Chi is a slow motion low impact form of exercise where muscles are relaxed, joints are not fully extended, and each move can be modified and adapted to any physical limitations a person may have. You can begin learning this martial art in a supportive and friendly atmosphere in our studio setting. Plus… we are just a fun group of people and would love to meet you!

IMPORTANT CLASS INFORMATION

When: Tuesday nights beginning on Tuesday, January 17^th, 2023 and running through February 21^th, 2023 (6 weeks).

Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm

Cost: $60 (payable at the first class; cash or check, unfortunately we don’t take credit cards)

MASK REQUIREMENT: Our studio has a requirement that masks must be worn while in the studio. We care about our members and guests and are committed to protecting everyone’s health while in our class.

Still have questions? You can check out our FAQ page here or send us an e-mail at TaiChiRevolutionCNY@gmail.com and someone will get back to you within a day.

We look forward to meeting you!

You can also find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Tai-Chi-Revolution/100063524227233/

“The very essence of martial arts is the thirst for knowledge and the truth about ourselves.”
― Frank Shamrock

Join Us For A New Beginner’s Class!

August 26, 2022 / MG Perkins / Leave a comment

Have you heard of Tai Chi but weren’t sure if it was for you? Other people have talked about it but the idea of joining a club or committing to a new activity right about now seemed to be too much? The good news is this beginner’s class is ONLY 6 weeks AND… there’s NO HOMEWORK!! Now that’s a great way to try something out, not be overwhelmed with worrying about keeping up with something new, and you can do this in a great studio space with a welcoming group of people who love Tai Chi! Some of the health benefits of a regular practice of Tai Chi include:

Mind: memory retention, confidence, self control

Body: balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance

Spirit: patience, perseverance, respect

Great stuff right?!! Tai Chi has a lot to offer and we’d like to give you a chance to experience it. So…

If you’ve never tried Tai Chi before but always wondered about it – this class is for you
Practiced Tai Chi but fell out of the routine and want a quick brush up to motivate you to pick it back up again – this class is for you
Looking for a way to shed the stress of your day – this class is for you
Currently practice Tai Chi and wondering how to help support new students – you guessed it… come to this class and cheer on new students!

Our studio is large, open, well lit and has off street parking.

CLASS INFORMATION

When: Tuesday nights beginning on Tuesday, September 13^th, 2022 and running through October 18^th, 2022 (6 weeks).

Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm

Cost: $60 (payable at the first class; cash or check, unfortunately we don’t take credit cards)

Still have questions? You can check out our FAQ page here or send us an e-mail at TaiChiRevolutionCNY@gmail.com and someone will get back to you within a day.

We look forward to meeting you!

Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. ~ Lao Tzu

Catching Up and Slowing Down

December 22, 2021January 19, 2022 / MG Perkins / Leave a comment

UPDATE (1/18/2022):

Due to the local on-going high number of covid cases, we are temporarily postponing class until Tuesday, February 1^st. Please see the updated schedule for the beginners class below. Our sincere apologies. Please stay safe, warm, and take good care of yourself and the people around you. We look forward to seeing you on February 1^st!

First we’d like to say welcome! Thank you for stopping by and checking out our group Tai Chi Revolution. We are a group of people who enjoy the journey of Tai Chi and what the practice brings to our lives. A better sense of movement within yourself, improved balance, a sense of calm from practicing the art of the moving meditation, spending time with a warm and friendly group of people, just taking some time to stretch your mind to learn new ways of thinking and moving – these are all benefits that come with the regular practice of Tai Chi. Sound good? We will be offering a New Beginner Class (no experience necessary!) starting on January 18th at our Studio off James Street in Syracuse, NY. The details of the new class are below. In the meantime we wish everyone a happy and safe remainder of 2021! See you all next year!

In other news, in the interest of the safety of our students and teachers, we have decided to temporarily suspend our in studio classes due to the rapid rise of the Omicron corona virus mutation. We will re-evaluate conditions in early January and decide then on the actual reopening date for the studio. For the comfort and safety of the other students in the class, we kindly ask (but will insist if need be) that everyone continue to wear a mask to class. Masks must be worn over the nose and mouth while in the studio. We greatly appreciate everyone’s on-going cooperation with this requirement. Your continued support has helped to keep all of our members healthy. With that, we wish you all happy holidays and we look forward to seeing everyone in the new year!

Here’s all the information on the new Beginner Class:

When: The new beginner class starts on Tuesday night February 1^st (6 – 7:30 pm) and continues through March 8^th, 2022 (6 weeks).

Where: Tai Chi Revolution Studio, located at 2817 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. The entrance to the studio is around the corner on North Edwards Ave. There is a small parking lot in front of the studio.

Cost: $60 for the 6 week class (payable by cash or check the first night of class).

What to wear: Comfortable fitting clothes and flat closed toe shoes (sneakers or something similar)

Mask requirements: We value your health! We require everyone who enters the studio to wear a mask at all times while in the studio and during the class. We open the windows slightly for improved ventilation and wipe down studio surfaces with disinfectant wipes after class.

We look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions about the class you can contact us via e-mail at: TaiChiRevolutionCNY@gmail.com.

Symphony of Sacred Sound is Baaaacckk!

October 5, 2021 / MG Perkins / Leave a comment

If you missed this amazing event last time around we hope to see you this time! Please join us for a SYMPHONY OF SACRED SOUND! A Sound Bath of Crystals, Singing Bowls, Chimes, Bells, and Tuning Forks. Sound healing uses the power of sacred music to reharmonize the entire body to its most beneficial state. When one hears the sound frequencies, the cells become attuned to that frequency and cause perfect harmony within the body. The different frequencies played during the sound bath will quiet the mind, decrease stress and anxiety, improve sleep, release physical and emotional pain to restore the body, mind and spirit to a sense of balance, creating a deeper sense of peace and well-being.

Please bring your own yoga mat, sleeping bag, blanket and pillows as needed for comfort (the studio is not carpeted) as you will lie on the floor. Some chairs will be available for those who cannot use the floor position or you may bring your own fold-up chair. This is a very transformative experience. I look forward to meeting you and seeing you there.

Event hosted by Lorri Mathewson, RMT, LMT has been using sound in her massage therapy practice for 30 years. She is a certified Biofield Tuning Practicioner and uses tuning forks in her healing practice.

When: Saturday, October 30th from 7 – 7:45 pm

Where: Tai Chi Revolution Studio located at 2827 James Street (corner of James and North Edwards), Syracuse, NY. The studio entrance is around the corner on North Edwards. Look for the Tia Chi Revolution sign in the window. There is a small parking lot adjacent to the studio and parking on the street.

Cost: $20/person, payable at the door or call Lorri at (716) 465-2784.

Symphony of Sacred Sound at Tai Chi Revolution Download