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Your Tai Chi Journey Starts Here – Everyone Is Welcome!

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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 17th, 2025 and running through October 22nd, 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!

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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!!

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, January 22nd, 2025 and running through February 26th, 2024 (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 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…

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…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!

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!!

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:  Tuesday nights beginning on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 and running through October 29th, 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)

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

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

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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 12th, 2023 and running through October 17th, 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: 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!!

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.

Benefits of Regular Practice of Tai Chi

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When I started practicing Tai Chi I wanted to learn as much as possible as quickly as possible.  I had a difficult time hearing my instructor’s advice to just immerse myself in the moment and not worry about every tiny detail.  Over time, I found that my instructor was right <LOL>.  The goal of learning the many forms in the set was not to just “learn” the set, but to use what I was learning about each form to understand how my body moved in response to my “internal” commands.   I began to realize how watching my angles, shifting my weight, and paying attention to my body’s strengths and limitations allowed me to focus my attention more on fundamentals.  That in turn has helped me to better understand and master the flow of  body movements used in Tai Chi and to find the benefits of this “moving meditation”.

If you want to learn more about the importance of consistency in the practice of Tai Chi you may find this article from SlantedFlying.com helpful.

If you are interested in learning Tai Chi or want to get back into the practice, please feel free to e-mail us at TaiChiRevolutionCNY@gmail.com.   Check back soon – we will be posting the start date for a new beginners class soon!  We look forward to seeing you in the studio!