Tai Chi Beginner Class

Starting a New Practice: Beginning Tai Chi

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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

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, January 17th, 2023 and running through February 21th, 2023 (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)

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 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!

Tai Chi Revolution Studio

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

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Catching Up and Slowing Down

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UPDATE (1/18/2022):

Due to the local on-going high number of covid cases, we are temporarily postponing class until Tuesday, February 1st. 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 1st!

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 1st (6 – 7:30 pm) and continues through March 8th, 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.

New 12 Week Beginner Class!

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Welcome! Tai Chi Revolution is offering a twelve week course for new beginners or returning students to learn the 108 moves in a Tai Chi set. No experience is necessary to take this class. Come and join us in our well lit studio and learn how the practice of Tai Chi can improve your balance by increasing your leg strength and endurance. 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!!

If you’ve always wondered about Tai Chi and would like to learn in a friendly atmosphere this is the place for you!

Here’s all the important information:

When: The new beginner class starts on Tuesday night September 7th (6 – 7:30pm) and continues through November 23, 2021.

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: $120 for the 12 week class (payable by cash or check the first night of class)

What to wear: Comfortable fitting clothes and flat closed toed 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

We’re baaaack… with a New Beginner Class!!

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Tired of being cooped up in the house? Looking to get some of your flexibility and focus back? Would you like to begin to improve your balance and muscle strength? Do you enjoy learning in a fun and supportive environment? Well you’ve come to to right place! We are happy to announce that we are going to start a new six week beginner class!

In this beginner class you will learn:

  • the first 17 forms of the set
  • proper alignment and angles
  • body mechanics

Tai Chi is a low impact slow motion exercise that is done without pause and addresses some of the key components of fitness: muscle strength, flexibility and balance. You can start a Tai Chi practice no matter what your level of fitness or health because Tai Chi may be altered to fit the level of the student.

This class is great for someone who has never done Tai Chi before or someone who used to practice and would like a refresher class to help get back into the practice. Our studio is an open, bright and relaxing environment to learn in. We have friendly instructors and enthusiastic students who support people who are new to Tai Chi. All are welcome! You’ll find the specifics of the class below.

What: A new 6 week beginner class – Tuesday evenings

When: Starts on Tuesday, June 22 from 6 -7:30 pm (last class will be on Tuesday, July 27th).

Where: 2817 James Street – corner of James and North Edwards in Eastwood (Syracuse, NY). Look for the Moonlight Deli on James St. and turn onto North Edwards. We are on the North Edwards side of the building where there is a parking lot (free parking in this lot). Our sign is in the window of the studio.

Cost: $60 for the 6 week class. We accept cash or checks (sorry no credit cards). Payment accepted at the start of class.

What to wear: comfortable loose fitting clothing and comfortable flat shoes that enclose you whole foot (no flip flops).

We are looking forward to meeting you!!!

Jump Start 2020 with a New Tai Chi Class!

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Yikes!  It’s happening!  2019 is rapidly coming to a close and a new year is almost upon us.  For me, the start of a new year brings an opportunity to refocus on my own health and well-being and bringing balance back into my life.  That’s something that I often struggle with and Tai Chi has become an integral part of helping me maintain that mind – body balance.

Here at Tai Chi Revolution we’d like to invite you to join us for a new six week class (class details below).  This “beginner’s class” is designed to give students a foundation in Tai Chi movement principles, basic concepts and techniques, and the health benefits of regular practice. This class is for people who have no prior experience with Tai Chi or who have practiced Tai Chi but have been away from it and would like to get back into it.  This class is conducted in a safe, friendly, and supportive environment where everyone is welcome.

Our practice of Tai Chi is focused on the mind/body interaction and integrating slow, intentional movements to help strengthen, relax, coordinate and integrate the physical body and mind to improve overall health.  Regular practice of Tai chi can improve balance control, fitness, and flexibility, and may offer the benefits of reducing the risk of falls.  It is safe for people of all ages, as it does not put too much stress on the muscles and joints.   We hope to see you at our studio!

CLASS INFORMATION

When:  Tuesday nights beginning on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 and running through February 18th (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)

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 be avoided.

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.

Don’t Miss Our New Beginner Class!

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Would you be interested in a little Tai Chi?  We are offering a six week beginner’s class starting on Tuesday, November 5, at 6:00pm!

This can be a difficult time of year for many people.  The days are getting shorter and colder and winter is starting to nip at our heels.  It’s so easy to get lost in all the things around us that need our attention that we sometimes forget to pay attention to our own health and well-being.  We don’t want that to happen to you!  Read on to learn about the benefits of a regular practice of Tai Chi:

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 provide trained instructors, an open studio, and a friendly supportive group of members who enjoy working with new people.  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.

Tai Chi Revolution Studio

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!

CLASS INFORMATION

When:  Tuesday nights beginning on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 and running through December December 9th (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)

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 be avoided.

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

Don’t Miss Our New Beginner Class!

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Tai Chi Revolution is offering a new “First 17”  six week class!  Come join the “Revolution”!!

We want you to FEEL GOOD at the end of your day!  Work stress?  Kids homework stress?  Yard work stress?  Thinking about the holidays already stress (say it isn’t so!).  It’s so easy to get lost in all the things around us that need our attention that we sometimes forget to pay attention to our own health and well-being.  The regular practice of Tai Chi has the following benefits:

Mind: memory retention, confidence, self control

Body: balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance

Spirit: patience, perseverance, respect

Tai Chi is a form of moving meditation that accomplishes multiple objectives at once: working on balance, posture, movement through space, calming your mind, and spending time with friendly welcoming people.  Do any of the following describe you?  We have an answer!!

  • 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.

Tai Chi Revolution Studio

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!

CLASS INFORMATION

When:  Tuesday nights beginning on September 17, 2019 and running through October 22nd (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)

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 be avoided.

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

New Beginner Class Starting – Don’t Miss It!

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Tai Chi Revolution is offering a new “First 17”  six week class.  This class is meant for everyone and anyone!

  • 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!

Tai Chi is a form of moving meditation.  It accomplishes multiple objectives at one time: working on balance, posture, movement through space, calming your mind, and spending time with warm, friendly people.  Our studio is large, open, well lit and has off street parking.

Tai Chi Revolution Studio

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!

CLASS INFORMATION

When:  Tuesday nights beginning on June 4, 2019 and running through July 9th (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)

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 be avoided.

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!

 

 

 

 

Our New Beginner’s Class is calling your name!

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Tai Chi Revolution is starting a NEW six week beginner class on Tuesday nights. No prior experience is necessary although if you’ve done Tai Chi before and drifted away from it over time – we would be happy to have you join us.  The more the merrier!  This beginner class provides students with the opportunity to learn the basic foundations of Tai Chi practice.  You will learn foundation exercises to help focus and ground you and you’ll learn the first 17 moves of the set.  In addition, we will also be teaching the sitting set for the first 17 moves.  Learning the sitting set is an excellent way for people who have difficulty with balance or standing for longer periods of time to practice Tai Chi. Our studio is a well lit, warm open space, with a tile floor and mirrors on one wall.  There’s plenty of room to move about for both the standing and sitting sets.

Tai Chi has been proven to provide health benefits, improved balance, and mental relaxation when practiced on a regular basis.  Plus we are a really fun group to practice with!  Details of the new class are below.

DETAILS

When: Tuesday nights from November 6th through December 11th, 2018

Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm

Cost:  $50 for 6 weeks.  Payment by check or cash is due the first week of class.

Location:  Tai Chi Revolution Studio located at 2817 James Street, corner of James and North Edwards Ave in Syracuse, NY.  The studio is on the North Edwards Street side of the building, look for the Tai Chi Revolution sign in the window.  You can park in our lot or the lot across the street.

What to Wear:  Comfortable and loose clothing.  Shoes should be flat and enclose your foot with good support (think sneakers or low hiking shoes).  Bare feet, flip flops, crocs or open sandals should be avoided.

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

 

You’re Just In Time! New Beginner Class Starting on 8/29/18.

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Are you looking to try something new?  Tai Chi Revolution is starting a six week beginner class on Wednesday nights and we’d love to see you there.  No prior experience is necessary although if you’ve done Tai Chi before and drifted away from it over time – you are also welcome to join us.  Practicing Tai Chi on a regular basis has been proven to provide health benefits, improved balance, and mental relaxation.  This six week class is an excellent opportunity to learn the basic foundations of Tai Chi and the first 17 moves to start you on your Tai Chi journey.  We hope to see you at our studio next week.

Tai Chi Revolution Studio

DETAILS

When: Wednesday nights from August 29 through October 3, 2018

Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm

Cost:  $50 for the 6 weeks.  Payment by check or cash is due the first week of class.

Location:  Tai Chi Revolution Studio located at 2817 James Street, corner of James and North Edwards Ave in Syracuse, NY.  The studio is on the North Edwards Street side of the building, look for the Tai Chi Revolution sign in the window.  You can park in our lot or the lot across the street.

What to Wear:  Comfortable and loose clothing.  Shoes should be flat and enclose your foot with good support (think sneakers or low hiking shoes).  Bare feet, flip flops, crocs or open sandals should be avoided.

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