An Invitation to Tai Chi Wellness
“World peace comes from world health. When you feel better, you are kinder, friendlier, more cooperative. It is that simple.” – Master Peng
Those were the words of my father Tai Chi Master Peng who devoted his life to promoting peace as a diplomat from China and then as a Tai Chi teacher. They are my words now to honor his philosophy and fulfill his legacy. I am his daughter/his student/his disciple. He gave me the gift of this wholistic exercise to share and create as many healthy people as possible.
You are warmly invited to learn a series of fascinating steps culled from nature’s finest movements. This gentle exercise brings life enhancing benefits to fortify us against stress, fatigue, depression, imbalance, brain fog. Classes are fun and learner-friendly. No athletic skills or prior experience needed. Students will enjoy graduating to more moves and complexity.
Classes
Orientation
| INTRO Sampler Classes |
New to Tai Chi?…Learn about the exercise, its history, the Basic Movements to understand the Health Benefits behind this ancient exercise. There is a FREE drop in class to see if you like it. And if you do enjoy the INTRO, register for the Beginner Level 1 class. |
| Tuesdays: 12:00-1:00pm or Thurs 6:00-7:00pm by appointment only |
| Tai Chi Outdoors |
…Practice the Movements in an Outdoor setting to gain the Health Benefits behind this ancient exercise. This is a drop in class. For instructions, we have wonderful online classes of 4 levels. |
| Fridaays 9:00 – 10:00am |
| Ongoing. FREE/Donations welcomed. Session is held behind the Redwood Shore Library on 399 Marine Parkway. |
Levels
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<tbody><tr><td style="border:none !important;padding:0"><strong>Level 1: Beginners</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border:none !important;padding:0;color:black;background-color:white"><div class="tooltip"><strong>learn more...</strong><span class="tooltiptext"><Steps #1-25> Learn about the Movements, the Health Benefits, the History and Philosophy behind this ancient exercise.
Learn the Basics. These are Foundation steps to improve balance, muscle tone, and the integration of body/mind/spirit.</span></div></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border:none !important;padding:0">Sept 4-Dec 23, 2025</td></tr>
<tr><td style="border:none !important;padding:0">Tues 9:00-10:00am</td></tr>
</tbody></table>| Level 2: Intermediate |
learn more…<Steps #25-50> Explore more intricate moves after you have mastered Basics or Level 1 – such as Repulse Monkey, Slanting Hand, |
| Sept 4-Dec 23, 2025 |
| Tues 10:00-11:00am |
| Level 3: Advanced |
learn more…<Steps #25-50> Add even more intricate and preplanned moves after you have mastered Level 2 – such as Pick Needle from Bottom of Ocean, Fan the Hands, Waving Cloud Hands. |
| Sept 4-Dec 23, 2025 |
| Tues 11:00am-12:00pm |
| Level 4: Practitioners/Teachers |
learn more…<Steps #50-85> Try more challenging moves after you have mastered Level 2 – such as Golden Pheasant Standing on One Leg, Snake Crawls Under, Four Corners, Bend the Bow to Shoot the Tiger. |
| Sept 7-Dec 26, 2025 |
| Fri 11:00am-12:00pm |
$150 for 8 classes; Drop in $20
Special Classes
| Private Lessons or Semi-Private available for In-Person or Online Classes |
Choose from…
Two sets of Yang Style Tai Chi: (A) Master Peng’s Form Step#1-85 or (B) Traditional Form 24 and Form 48.
Physical location for Private In-person Instructions can be arranged in the San Mateo County or at student’s if within reasonable commute.
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| Start the new year of 2026 with Health as your priority! |
| Time/Date to be arranged |
What is Tai Chi?
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise using gentle meditative movements to bring health, balance and vitality to the body. Often described as “meditation in motion” the slow graceful moves in a focused manner cultivate the intrinsic energy called Qi 氣 which nurtures, heals, promotes wellness. To learn more, go to our page ABOUT and FAQ.
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