







Live Online Courses
Here you will find both paid and free online courses from our curriculum, hosted by our affiliated schools in different parts of the world.
Start times are listed for the time zone the class is taught in - please check the time in your timezone
Check back on this page regularly as more new classes are added (particularly in January, March, May and September)!
Paid Classes
The paid classes listed below are offered by affiliated schools. As a result, there are no TCF Member price discounts provided.
If you are looking for in-person classes, search for a school near you here. Please contact them directly to ask about in-person classes.
Click on the link below the class listing to be directed to the school website or contact for more information. If the start date has passed you may still be able to join!
Beginners 1 (B1) is the first step in learning the tai chi form with us. Read more about our full curriculum here.
If you don't see the course you would like to take below, email us.
Free Qigong Classes
The free courses listed below include Zoom classes led by senior teachers in our school. When you select an online live class you will be redirected to the class organizer. You will then be sent an invitation to the class and instructions on how best to experience the class. To learn more about finding a school near you and to receive notices about free online classes and Tunings, sign up for our TCF Newsletter.
These classes are free, but if you wish to support the work of the Tai Chi Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, you can make a Donation.
The following classes are suitable for all levels - from complete beginners to experienced tai chi practitioners.
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Qigong for Grounding and Mobility - Sundays: 12:00pm ET Please feel free to enjoy the following recording of previous sessions: Date(s): Ongoing Taught by Greg Woodson |
New York School of Tai Chi Chuan Cost: FREE |
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Qigong for Relaxation and Centering - Tuesday/Thursday 9am PT Date(s): Ongoing Taught by Margaret Olmsted |
School of Tai Chi Chuan Los Angeles Cost: FREE |
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Qigong for Self-Healing & Balance - Friday 11:30am & Saturday 1pm ET Date(s): Ongoing Taught by Tina Curran |
The Tai Chi Center Cost: FREE |
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Practice Rounds - Wednesday 6 pm ET Join us for practice rounds - first thirds and whole form. Available for current tai chi students who are already studying with us. Date(s): Ongoing Taught by Tai Chi rounds led by teachers from the NY School of T'ai Chi Chuan |
New York School of Tai Chi Chuan Cost: FREE |
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Practice Session Quiet Morning Rounds - Daily 7:30am PT This practice session consists of 3 times through the first third, then 2 times through the whole form, led by a rotating cast of Seattle apprentice teachers. Available for current tai chi students who are already studying with us. Date(s): Ongoing Taught by Seattle apprentice teachers |
Seattle School of Tai Chi Chuan Cost: FREE |
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Intermediate Form Practice Rounds - Tuesdays 1:00pm ET Guided practice followed by Intermediate Form Rounds. For Intermediate form and above level. Available for current tai chi students who are already studying with us. Prerequisite: Intermediate Form (IF) Date(s): Ongoing Taught by George Kormendi |
New York School of Tai Chi Chuan Cost: FREE |
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BEGINNERS 1 (B1) - Two Class times Thursdays 4:00pm ET or Fridays 5:00pm ET BEGINNERS 1 (B1) - Learn the tai chi form: Open to all levels of students, particularly those who haven't ever taken classes in the short yang form. Classes are SMALL with lot of individual, personalized attention. Date(s): June 9 - September 1, 2022; June 10 - September 2, 2022 Taught by Peter Schwartz |
School of Tai Chi Chuan Reston Cost: $200 USD for one-hour class per week, for 12 weeks. |
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Intermediate Form - Thursdays Thursday 6:30pm ET Recordings available Date(s): June 9 - September 1, 2022 Taught by Peter Schwartz |
School of Tai Chi Chuan Reston Cost: Cost: $200 USD for one-hour class per week, for 12 weeks. |
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Fundamentals 3 - Mondays with Peter Schwartz and Vicki Shackford Mondays - 6:30pm ET Date(s): June 6 - August 29, 2022 Taught by Peter Schwartz and Vicki Shackford |
School of Tai Chi Chuan Reston Cost: Cost: $200 USD for one-hour class per week, for 12 weeks. |
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Fundamentals 3 - Tuesdays with Peter Schwartz Tuesdays - 6:30pm ET Recordings available Date(s): June 7 - August 30, 2022 Taught by Peter Schwartz |
School of Tai Chi Chuan Reston Cost: Cost: $200 USD for one-hour class per week, for 12 weeks. |