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T'ai Chi Chih Community

Online T’AI CHI CHIH Practices, INSTRUCTIONAL Videos and, ACCREDITED TEACHER Events


T’AI CHI CHIH & SEIJAKU PRACTICES LED BY ACCREDITED TEACHERS ON ZOOM



MONDAYS

Lisa Stroyan TCC for students, candidates, and teachers; beginners welcome to follow along, charitable donation optional.
10am MST (9 PST, 12 EST) Practice class with discussion following.
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Jessica Lewis Tai Chi for Veterans (T'ai Chi Chih taught within the context of the VA Community Care Network program) FREE for US Veterans & Accredited TCC Teachers, others pay with credit card. Email Jessica Lewis for cost.
12:00-1:00 PM EST
Meeting ID: 529 988 701
Password: TC4V
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Barb Thurber and Bella Box Daily T'ai Chi Chih Practice
Mon - Fri 10:00 AM Pacific Time (Sunday 9:00 AM Pacific Time)
Click here for ZOOM


TUESDAYS

Barb Thurber and Bella Box Daily T'ai Chi Chih Practice
Mon - Fri 10:00 AM Pacific Time (Sunday 9:00 AM Pacific Time)
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Daniel Pienciak Guided Meditation on Zoom on Tuesdays, 2:15 p.m- 3:30 p.m. EST, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28. Practice with several of Justin Stone’s guided meditations. Contact Daniel for details/zoom information/cost. Email Daniel Pienciak or call 732 988 5573


Daniel Pienciak T’ai Chi Chih on Zoom on alternating 5 Tuesdays, 1 p.m- 2:30 p.m. EST, 4/12, 5/3, 5/17, 6/7, 6/21.
TCC guided practice with teaching. Contact Daniel for zoom information and cost.
Email Daniel Pienciak or call 732 988 5573


WEDNESDAYS

Barb Thurber and Bella Box Daily T'ai Chi Chih Practice
Mon - Fri 10:00 AM Pacific Time (Sunday 9:00 AM Pacific Time)
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Paul Ciske 10:30 -11:30 AM Pacific - Begins with brief introduction or focus followed by a 6 repetition practice, followed by questions, clarifications, insights, and optional short silent meditation. Charitable donation appreciated. Click here to Register


Pam Towne Seijaku Practice for teachers or students who already know Seijaku
Email Pam Towne for cost.
10:30 AM - 12 noon PST


Jessica Lewis Tai Chi for Veterans (T'ai Chi Chih taught within the context of the VA Community Care Network program) FREE for US Veterans & Accredited TCC Teachers, others pay with credit card. Email Jessica Lewis for cost.
6:30-7:30 PM EST
Meeting ID: 171 422 068
Password: TC4V
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THURSDAYS

Richard P Karasik T'ai Chi Chih Class + Full Practice
9:30-10:30AM Pacific Time. The class is roughly first half clarifications, teaching, question/answer, demonstration, and the second half is a complete practice.
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Barb Thurber and Bella Box Daily T'ai Chi Chih Practice
Mon - Fri 10:00 AM Pacific Time (Sunday 9:00 AM Pacific Time)
Click here for ZOOM


FRIDAYS

Pam Towne Ongoing Intermediate TCC
Fridays 10:30 - 11:45am PDT, $20/month
Short teaching section, full practice, Jing & Sitting in Silence 5 minutes or more.
Contact: Email Pam Towne or call 760-421-7589


Barb Thurber and Bella Box Daily T'ai Chi Chih Practice
Mon - Fri 10:00 AM Pacific Time (Sunday 9:00 AM Pacific Time)
Click here for ZOOM


SATURDAYS

Sandy McAlister Monthly Second Saturday Teachers' Get Together & Practice
Teachers will find a link to the 2nd Saturdays Get Togethers & Practices for Teachers on the T’ai Chi Chih Teacher Circle Facebook page.


SUNDAYS

Barb Thurber and Bella Box Daily T'ai Chi Chih Practice
Sunday 9:00 AM Pacific Time (Mon - Fri 10:00 AM Pacific Time)
Click here for ZOOM



INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS & DVDS


Justin Stone  All Justin's Videos, Books, and Teachings


Pam Towne (DVD or Video download)


Sandy McAlister (Seated DVD)


Jessica Lewis and April Leffler (YouTube) Full 40 min. Silent Practice


Jessica Lewis (YouTube) Individual Movement Instructions


Amy Tyksinski - (YouTube) Individual Movement Instructions + 46 min. YouTube Full Practice


Carmen Brocklehurst (YouTube) 50 min. Full Practice with instruction




T'AI CHI CHIH EVENTS 

LED BY THE GUIDE, TEACHER TRAINERS


2022


May 5-8, 2022 TCC Retreat on Zoom with Pam Towne
Contact: Email Pam Towne or call 760-421-7589


June 9 - 12, 2022 Seijaku Meditation Retreat Online with Daniel Pienciak Thursday 3:30 p.m. to Sunday 1:30 p.m. E.D.T.
Contact: Email Daniel Pienciak or call 732-988-5573


June 10 & 24, 2022 Seijaku Review Online w/Daniel Pienciak, 2 Fridays 10:30 p.m. to 1 p.m., E.D.T. Contact: Email Daniel Pienciak or call 732-988-5573


July/Aug, (specific dates pending) Intensive on Zoom with Sandy McAlister
Contact: Email Steve Stevens or (828) 776-9489 cell or (828) 252-9489 home


Fall 2022 dates TBD, Online Seijaku Teacher Accreditation
on Zoom with Pam Towne
Contact: Email Pam Towne or call 760-421-7589


September/October 2022, 6 Teacher Prep Class Series Online w/ April Leffler. Dates to be determined. Classes are three hours each. Cost: $180
Contact: Email April Leffler or cell-610-809-7523


September 30-October 2, 2022 Cultivating Cosmic Consciousness Retreat Onlinewith April Leffler. Friday 10:00am-Sunday 4:00pm EST Cost: $200
Contact: Email April Leffler or cell-610-809-7523


November 2022 dates TBD, Online TCC Teacher Accreditation
on Zoom with Daniel Pienciak
Contact: Email Daniel Pienciak or call 732-988-5573


2023


June 2-4, 2023 TCC Teacher Retreat with Sandy McAlister
Prince of Peace Abbey, Oceanside, CA
Contact: Email Pam Towne or call 760-421-7589


More T'ai Chi Chih Events

Click here for additional events including those led by dedicated Teachers, as well as the Guide and Teacher Trainers. Attending T'ai Chi Chih events is an excellent way for you to receive helpful feedback, improve your practice, and to be with other T'ai Chi Chih practitioners.





T'ai Chih Chih apparel

T'ai Chi Chih Apparel by Charlise Latour - Provider of T'ai Chi Chih clothing and branded apparel for 6 of the last 7 Conferences.

Accepts large conference apparel orders. 

Accepts smaller individual orders. 

Large selection of styles and colors.


T'ai Chi Chih T-Shirts by Sokie Lee


T'ai Chi Chih "Want Peace?" T-Shirts by April Leffler


T'ai Chi Chih & Seijaku T-Shirts by Linda Jones 

Teacher Resources

Accredited T'ai Chi Chih Teachers may freely use this website's TCC logo

The "T'ai Chi Chih - joy thru movement" logo design was professionally developed for Sr. Antonia – Past Guide of T'ai Chi Chih. It may be freely used by any Accredited T'ai Chi Chih Teacher on any T’ai Chi Chih related materials, cards, handouts, signage, websites, etc.

Other TCC logos exist, but under copyright law may not be use without their owners' permission.


Accredited T'ai Chi Chih Teachers are also free to use any TCC logo of their own making.

Before you download the T'ai Chi Chih - joy thru movement Logo, please CLICK HERE to read the usage and restriction notes from its designer, Sokie Lee. (pdf)Download
TCC cool color logo (jpg)Download
TCC warm color logo (jpg)Download

Business Cards

 Vistaprint.com :


Design your T'ai Chi Chih business cards online.

Insurance

Philidelphia Insurance Company:

Insurance for TCC Teachers. Use the "Apply For or Renew Your Insurance" found to the right of the banner picture. Select your Organization as "T'ai Chi Chih - Joy Thru Movement" to "Apply Now" or to "Renew Insurance."


Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals:

Insurance for TCC Teachers.

ABMP

PO Box 1869

Evergreen, CO  80437 They will list places where you teach, and send a certificate for that period of time.  There is also an option to have your office covered at a nominal fee.

GRANTS FOR T'AI CHI CHIH TEACHERS

$200 T'ai Chi Chih Foundation Grant 


  • This grant's purpose is to increase awareness of T’ai Chi Chih through demonstration, information, and/or experience
  • The grant cannot be used to produce materials that monetarily benefit the recipient. 
  • The grant should not benefit the teacher solely, such as increasing only their classes
  • Upon completion of the project the teacher is to write an article for the VFJ summarizing their project and experience

TCC Foundation Grant Applicaton (pdf)

Download

TCC 150 HRS ACCUMULATION, SAFETY, LIABILITY, & RELEASE form

Choose "Download" to download a form onto your computer.

Click on the text of a file marked " (pdf)" to open a form on you browser


Tai Chi for Veterans (Non-TJF) Instructor Contract copy (pdf)Download
Getting Started Tai Chi for Vets.Certified (pdf)Download
TAI CHI For Vets Instructor Availability (pdf)Download
Tai Chi For Veterans 5 Year Employment History (pdf)Download
TCC Total Hours Accumulation Form (odt)Download
TCC Class Safety Instructions and Survey Form (pdf)Download
TCC Class Enrollment and Liability Waiver Form. This liability waiver is a suggested release form (pdf)Download
TCC Class Enrollment and Liability Waiver Form- Editable text. This liability waiver is a suggested (odt)Download
TCC Picture and Video Release Form (pdf)Download
TCC Picture and Video Release Form - Editable text (odt)Download

Teachers! Claim or Create your Teacher listing on taichichih.org

Help students find you: Click here to find out how 

Recommended book

Dr Paul Lam - Teaching Tai Chi Effectively - Revised and Updated

TV interview

Jessica Lewis 14 minute video TV interview - August 2016

[Video link here --- Transcript link below]


YouTube video of Amy Tyksinski's TED Talk 

Seijaku booklet

$4.00 per copy  +$1.20 (first class)

$30 for 10 copies +$8.60 (priority mail) or $2.75 (media rate)

$50 for 20 copies +$9.45 (priority mail) or $3.27 (media rate)

Make checks payable to: 

Ann Rutherford
1534 Wagon Train Dr. SE
ABQ, NM 87123

Handouts

These handouts have been compiled and submitted by Teachers.


Click on the text below to see a handout online.  Choose "Download" to 

Jessica Lewis pre-interview Q&As - Slightly different from Video above (pdf)Download
TCC Principles Of How To Move by Teacher Trainers Pam Towne and Sandy McAlister (pdf)Download
TCC Definition, Principles & Sequence Of Movements (pdf)Download
Relaxation and Postural Alignment (pdf)Download
TCC Stick Figure Movements by Evangeline Bratt (pdf)Download
TCC Moving Tips by Pat Flynn (pdf)Download
TCC On The Medical Front by Pat Flynn (pdf)Download
TCC Health Benefits (pdf)Download
TCC 6 Principles of Movement + 4 Basic Principles (pdf)Download
TCC String Theory pg 1 - Donna McElhose (pdf)Download
TCC String Theory pg 2 - Donna McElhose (pdf)Download
TCC Softness & Continuity - Ed Altman (pdf)Download
TCC How to Start, Promote, and Instruct Classes with Continuous Drop-in Students (pdf)Download
TTC Introduction Announcement with editable text by David Parrish - Open in Microsoft Office (docx)Download
TCC logo on Stationery Letterhead - insert your own text - by designer Sokie Lee (odt)Download
TCC Questions and Answers by Adabelle Rychtaric (pdf)Download
TCC Principles, Posture & Execution, Concentration & Intention (pdf)Download
Imagery Tools by Ed Altman (pdf)Download
TCC Glossary (pdf)Download
Tips For A Comfortable Practice (pdf)Download
Movement Names with Ou Mie Shu Cranes (pdf)Download
TCC AARP Magazine Article by Roselee Blooston (pdf)Download
TCC Star Chart - Evaluating Teaching Skills Checklist by Rosalind L Braga (pdf)Download
TCC Use of Partner Practice by Rosalind L Braga (pdf)Download
TCC Use of Two Processes for Partner Practice by Rosalind L Braga (pdf)Download
TCC Establishing a Home Practice (pdf)Download
Judy Tretheway & Julie Heryet 2018 Conversation Transcript (pdf)Download
Seijaku Article - What is Seijaku? And is it for You? (Pam Towne) (doc)Download
Guidelines for Teaching Those with COPD (doc)Download
Guidelines for Teaching Seniors Nov09 (rtf)Download
Guidelines for Seated T'ai Chi Chih 2010 (doc)Download
Difference Between Ch'i and Chi (Colleen Crossen) (pdf)Download
Patience (Ed Altman) (pdf)Download
The Path of Unity (Ed Altman) (pdf)Download
The Root of Desire (Ed Altman) (pdf)Download

REUSABLE TEXT FOR FACEBOOK, NEWSLETTERS, ETC. ~Jessica Lewis

Still have your doubts? (doc)Download
3 - Got Dairy (doc)Download
5 - Concerned About Brain Health (doc)Download
5 - Lifestyle Trumps Genetics Every Time (doc)Download
6 - 14ish Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure Without Drugs (doc)Download
8 - When Was The Last Time Your Feet Actually Touched The Ground (doc)Download
8 – Let The Train Carry Your Bags (doc)Download
9 - What If Things are Different Than You Thought (doc)Download
9 - What If Your Life Depended on Making Just One Small Change (doc)Download
11 - Sometimes The Very Best Something Comes Out of Doing ALMOST Nothing (doc)Download
11 - Still Have Your Doubts (doc)Download
12 - Meditation and Brainpower - RELAX WELL TO BE WELL (doc)Download
15 - What Do You Practice (doc)Download
17 - BREAKING THE CHAINS THAT BIND YOU PART 2 - Free Your Mind and Your Body Will Follow (doc)Download
8 - 3 Ways to Improve ED You'll Probably Never Hear in a Doctor's Office PART 3 - PRACTICE T'AI CHI (doc)Download
17 - Tip 4 of 10 to Lose 10 lbs in 10 days - Get a Grip on Your Stress (doc)Download
18 - Sometimes Healthy Goals and Health Part Ways (doc)Download
21 - Take Time to Add Play to Your Day (doc)Download
23 - Tip 10 of 10 to lose 10 lbs in 10 days - Make Friends With the Chi (doc)Download
24 - TWO OF YOUR MOST VALUABLE ALLIES IN A LONG HEALHTY LIFE PART 2 - Gratitude (doc)Download
27 - Are You Stuck in a Rut (doc)Download
33 - Medication or Meditation (doc)Download
33 - Now More Than Ever It’s Time to Be Selfish (doc)Download
34 - Why Should I Practice T'ai Chi Chih (doc)Download
35 - In Honor of Labor Day - A Treatise on the Value of Working LESS (doc)Download
37 - Something That Really Deserves Your Attention (doc)Download
46 - Unleash Your Inner Superhero (doc)Download
48 - Don't Just Address YourStress LEARN TO LET GO (doc)Download
50 - Head Spinning From All the Holiday Hustle & Hustle - Give Yourself the Gift of a Free Vacation (doc)Download
51 - The One Activity Everyone Does Every Day That Burns the Most Calories of All (doc)Download
12 - What do exercise & TCC have to do with strong bones - EVERYTHING (doc)Download

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