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By Sue Shekut, Owner, Working Well Massage, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Wellness Coach, ACSM Personal Trainer
If you want to try a tai chi class and are not an in home video/dvd afficionado, there are classes around the Chicagoland area you may want to check out. While not an exhaustive list, it does give you a few ideas of where to look for tai chi instruction.
Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA
Midwest Branch of the International Taoist Tai Chi Society
A charitable organization that promotes the dual cultivation of body and mind.
They offer instruction in the Taoist Tai Chi Society® internal arts of health including tai chi chuan in the following locations:
• Chicago Center
1922 W. Montrose Ave, Chicago IL 60613
773 275-5992
• Arlington Heights Center
332 E. Golf Road,
Arlington Heights IL 60005
847-734-6044
• Lombard
United Methodist Church
155 S Main St
(Corner Main and Maple)
Lombard, IL
630-268-9152
lombard.il@taoist.org
• Elmhurst
Elmhurst Presbyterian Church
367 Spring Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-268-9152
The Tai Chi Center of Chicago
4043 N. Ravenswood, Suite 228
Chicago, IL 60613
773.396.2653
4-Week Introductory Class
- Cost: $50.00 a month for one class a week (4 classes) plus a one time registration fee of $10.00.
Requirements: Come 15 minuted early on your first day to register. Wear loose comfortable clothing.
Ongoing Tai Chi Program [Beginning Level I – Advanced III]
Cost:$80.00 a month.
All forms other than the 64-posture Tai Chi Chuan and Tan Tui are initially taught in special seminars and will incur additional fees.
Link to their website here.
Durgerberg Academy of Martial Arts & Fitnexx, Inc.
Link to Dugerberg website here.
Stirling Tai Chi
(773) 252-74431123 N. Ashland, Chicago, IL 60622
http://www.stirlingtaichi.com/curriculum.html
Northwestern Memorial Hospital:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital – Feinberg and Galter Pavilions
251 E. Huron
Chicago, IL 60611
Slow, steady movements encourage the flow of “Chi” or vital energy. Performed in a standing position. Tai Chi helps reduce tension and builds strength and balance. It is ideal for those with arthritis or joint pain. Instructor : Raye Bemis
For more information or to register:
Phone: 1-877-926-4664
Link to February class sign up here.
Forest Park (Yoga & Healing & Tai Chi) Dahn Yoga Studio
7233 Madison St Ste. #2. Forest Park. IL 60130
Phone : 708-771-9642
Website link here.
Clark (Body + Brain franchise center) Dahn Yoga Studio
2732 N. Clark St. Chicago. IL 60614
Phone : 773-755-9566
Website link here.
La Grange (Body + Brain franchise center) Dahn Yoga Studio
108 W Burlington Ave. La Grange. IL 60525
Phone : 708-482-0571
Website link here.
Glenview Qi /Ki Gong Therapy Dahn Yoga Studio
2630 Golf Road. Glenview. IL 60025
Phone : 847-998-1377
Website link here.
Schaumburg (Body + Brain Franchise Center) Dahn Yoga Studio
1063 N. Salem Dr. Schaumburg. IL 60194
Phone : 847-882-6980
Website link here.
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