Beginner Tai Chi with Kristen Dolan Murphy

Our Saturday Tai Ji class is perfect for beginners, those looking to experiment with the form, or anyone looking for a gentle, balance building practice. // $25, members $20

Join Kristen Dolan-Murphy, MS Ed, MSTOM, an NYS licensed acupuncturist and board-certified herbalist with over 27 years of experience in Chinese martial and healing arts. Kristen studied weekly with renowned Grandmaster Yu Cheng Hsiang for 15 years, immersing herself in the ancient wisdom of Tai Ji.

In her Beginner Tai Ji classes, Kristen focuses on body alignment, choreography, and the profound philosophy of the classical Yang-style Tai Ji form's first and second chapters. Discover the daily practices within this tradition that not only enhance strength, balance, and coordination but also promote overall wellness.

Experience the graceful movements of Tai Ji, often described as "meditation in motion" and "medication in motion" by Harvard Health Publishing. This low-impact, slow-motion exercise takes you through a series of motions named for animal actions or martial arts moves, all while breathing deeply and naturally. Unlike other exercises, Tai Ji's circular, relaxed movements are suitable for everyone, from the fittest to those recovering from surgery or confined to wheelchairs.

Join Kristen Dolan-Murphy on a journey to wellness through the ancient art of Tai Ji, where mind, body, and spirit unite in harmony.