The mission of T'ai Chi Step One® is to develop a growing body of practitioners proficient in this classic Chinese art of energy balancing. Chen style t'ai chi is not just for senior citizens! It is an exceptionally versatile and dynamic art with a full spectrum of practical applications. Our mission is to popularize this root form of the art so that growing numbers of people may experience the many health benefits associated with t'ai chi practice.
We conduct Spring and Fall Sessions of T'ai Chi Step One®, each consisting of 30 classes. Each class includes warm-ups and breathing exercises followed by step-by-step instruction of the t'ai chi form. The complete form is taught each session. During the summer months, students practice informally in city parks. These practices are free and open to the public. The benefits of exercising in fresh air and natural surroundings are enjoyed by all participants. As a group, T'ai Chi Step One® participates in health fairs, cultural arts fairs and community oriented wellness programs. Occasionally we are asked to conduct special sessions at local hospitals, schools or other facilities. To assist learning, we have produced the step-by-step instructional video tape T'ai Chi Step One®, which is available for purchase. Our Spring and Fall Session classes are conducted at the Baha'i Center in Boardman, Ohio on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m.