Live Online Courses
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 time zone
Check back on this page regularly as more new classes are added (particularly in January, March, May and September)!
Paid Online Classes - New B1 and B2 Classes Starting In January 2023!
The paid online 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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Free Qigong
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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 NOTE: Classes will NOT meet on January 3 and 5, 2023!! 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 |
Free Tai Chi Practice (Without Teaching)
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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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Sword Rounds 10:00am - 10:30am PT (1:00pm - 1:30pm ET) Prerequisite: Knowledge of tai chi sword form Quiet, relaxing rounds with different focuses.
Date(s): Thursdays starting January 19, 2023 Taught by Margaret Olmsted and Edna Brandt |
Cost: FREE |
Beginners Level Form
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BEGINNERS 1 (B1) Saturdays, 10am PT There is still time to join this class which will meet on Saturdays until March 25!! Email for information. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the zoom meeting.
Date(s): January 21 to March 25, 2023, 1 hr/week for 10 weeks Taught by A.J. Allen, Patrik Donahue, & Maureen O'Connor |
Portland School of Tai Chi Chuan Cost: $150 USD for 10 classes; repeat tuition is $75 USD |
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BEGINNERS 1 (B1) Mondays 12:00pm/Noon to 1:00pm CT (Chicago time) Recordings available When you register for this class you can take your first class FREE class on Monday, February 6! If you decide to take the 10 week course you will need to pay by February 13. Email if you have questions. This class is intended to be attended "live" via zoom and will be recorded just in case you miss class and/or want to go back and listen to the instruction again.
Date(s): February 6 - April 10, 2023 Taught by Linda Bisberg and Ian Lopez |
The Human Process, Inc. Cost: $125 USD new students or $75 if you are repeating the course with the Human Process. Tuition payment information will be emailed after you register for class. |
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BEGINNERS 2 (B2) Wednesday 1pm - 2pm ET There is still time to join this class!! Learn the tai chi form: Open to students who have taken B1 (the first third) and would like to continue on learning the short yang form Classes are SMALL with lot of individual, personalized attention and we do our best to make it fun! Students will be sent links to review recordings produced by one of our school's top teachers! Date(s): January 18 - April 5, 2023 Taught by Peter Schwartz |
School of Tai Chi Chuan of Northern Virginia Cost: $200 USD for one-hour class per week, for 12 weeks |
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BEGINNERS 2 (B2) Tuesdays 11:30am - 12:30pm CT Recordings available There is still time to join this class which is given each Tuesday to April 5. If you have taken B2 in the past please register and email to let us know a bit about you (if you join late the tuition is a minimum of $75 for 5 or less classes, if you take more than 5 classes (but not all 10) the price is $75 + $15/class). This class is intended to be attended "live" via zoom and will be recorded just in case you miss class and/or want to go back and listen to the instruction again. Email if you have questions. Date(s): January 24 - April 5, 2023 Taught by Patrice Wooldridge, Laurie Carver and Katrin Tschupp |
The Human Process, Inc. Cost: $125 USD for one-hour class per week for 10 weeks, $75 if repeating with The Human Process. Information about payment will be emailed after you register. |
Fundamentals Level Form
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FUNDAMENTALS 2 (FUN 2) Saturdays 11:30 am PT Recordings available There is still time to join this class!! For those who have learned the form and taken the first half of Fundamentals this is a continuation of learning and embodying Tai Chi Principles. This class is intended to be attended "live" via zoom and will be recorded just in case you miss class and/or want to go back and listen to the instruction again. Email if you have questions. Date(s): January 14, 2023, 1 hour/week for 10 weeks Taught by A.J. Allen, Patrik Donahue, & Maureen O'Connor |
Portland School of Tai Chi Chuan Cost: $150 USD for 10 classes; repeat tuition is $75 USD |
Intermediate Level Form
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Guided exploration & practice to deepen our embodiment of IF level and above Mondays 11:30 am ET - 12:30pm ET Available for current tai chi students who are already studying with any Tai Chi Foundation affiliation/school. Each class 1 hour Suggested minimum donation $10 per class Email for More Info or to Register Date(s): Ongoing Taught by George Kormendi |
New York School of Tai Chi Chuan Cost: FREE, Donations Welcome |
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Saturday Tai Chi: Experiments and Explorations Saturdays, 10:30am ET Prerequisite: Beginning form (1, 2, 3), Fandamentals, and Intermediate form or equivalent and permission of teachers. Date(s): Ongoing Taught by Edna Brandt and Anne Smyers |
School of Tai Chi Chuan of Maryland Cost: No charge, donations welcomed |