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T'ai Chi Chih Community

T'AI CHI CHIH VIDEOS, ONLINE PRACTICES, ACCREDITED TEACHER EVENTS, and trainings

 PURCHASE VIDEOS:

Justin Stone’s T’ai Chi Chih individual movement instruction (plus separate 30- and 45-minute practices) streamed digitally. Click here for lifetime access
100% of your subscription allows Justinstonetcc.com to remain available online.

For Justin Stone's Other Materials click here


Pam Towne's Serenity in the Midst of Activity DVD or Digital Download: click here


FREE ONLINE VIDEOS:

Jessica Lewis & April Leffler mirroring a complete silent practice on Youtube: click here


Amy Tyksinski T'ai Chi Chih® - Full Practice (mirrored) - Accompanied by Justin Stone's original Music for TCC! on Youtube: click here


Carmen Brocklehurst full practice with instructions on Youtube: click here


Jessica Lewis T'ai Chi Chih Background & Foundations + each individual movement with verbal instructions on Youtube: click here


Jessica Lewis T'ai Chi Chih 1:02:51 with movement teaching starting at 9:30 Youtube: click here


T'AI CHI CHIH EVENTS
LED BY THE GUIDE
LED BY TEACHER TRAINERS


2025


June 12-15, 2025 TEACHERS RETREAT with Sandy McAlister Prince of Peace Abbey, Oceanside, CA Contact: Pam Towne pamtowne@gmail.com or call 760-421-7589 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION FORM 


TUESDAYS

Daniel Pienciak Deepen and Refine your TCC movements on Zoom Tuesdays, 1 to 3/3:30 p.m., EDT. June 24, July 8, 22, Aug 5, 19, Sept 2, 2025: A thorough review/examination and practice of movements with opportunity for individual feedback and evaluation by a TCC Teacher Trainer. Appropriate for serious TCC students, teacher accreditation candidates, and teachers. Contact: Email Daniel Pienciak wakeupdaniel@aol.com or call 732 988 5573


TUESDAYS

Daniel Pienciak Seijaku : “Begin or Review”, Guided Practice and Study on Zoom Tuesdays July 15, 29, Aug 12 @ 1 to 3/3:30 p.m. ET. A continuing study and practice of the “advanced form of TCC”, OR a first-learning of Seijaku, including coverage of the Maximum Chi Program, and the Justin Stone meditations. Contact: email Daniel Pienciak wakeupdaniel@aol.com or call 732 988 5573


July 26, 2025 ZOOM TEACHER CONFERENCE GATHERING DAY PLEASE SAVE THE DATE ... DETAILS TO FOLLOW


October 1-7, 2025 TEACHER ACCREDITATION with April Leffler, Marillac Retreat & Spirituality Center, Leavenworth, KS Must have minimum of 10 Teacher Candidates for this event to happen! Who has students they can encourage to become accredited Contact host: Lorraine Lepine lorlepine@gmail.com Text: 913-710-3464 For details and registration form click here: TCC Teacher Accreditation with April Leffler


October 1-7, 2025 TEACHER ACCREDITATION with April Leffler Marillac Retreat & Spirituality Center, Leavenworth, KS Contact host: Lorraine Lepine lorlepine@gmail.com Text: 913-710-3464 For details and registration form click here: TCC Teacher Accreditation with April Leffler


October 25-27, 2025, SEIJAKU TEACHER ACCREDITATION with Pam Towne on Zoom. Contact Pam Towne pamtowne@gmail.com or call 760-421-7589. 


November 4-6, 2025, TCC RETREAT with Pam Towne, Prince of Peace Abbey, Oceanside, CA Contact: Michelle Sarubbi taichichihwithmichelle@gmail.com or call 619-672-3237. 


December 21 TCC Winter Solstice Retreat with Daniel Pienciak on Zoom. One Saturday , 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Eastern time (includes one 15 minute break). Practice, discussion, and experience of TCC practice as it relates to the cycles nature, the season, and our lives. Contact: Daniel Pienciak Email wakeupdaniel@aol.com or call 732-988-5573


Year 2026


April 22-26, 2026 TCC INTENSIVE Franciscan Retreat Center, Colorado Springs, CO Contact: Marie Dotts  mcdotts@hotmail.com or 970-412-9955

November 2-8, 2026 TCC ACCREDITATION Franciscan Retreat Center, Colorado Springs, CO Contact: Amy Tyksinski amytcc@outlook.com or 505-228-2104


November 2-8, 2026 TCC ACCREDITATION Franciscan Retreat Center, Colorado Springs, CO Contact: Amy Tyksinski amytcc@outlook.com or 505-228-2104


Click here for more T'ai Chi Chih 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 CHI CHIH EVENTS LED BY ACCREDITED TEACHERS


2025

June 26 – 29, 2025, Albuquerque, NM – Joy Through Movement – A T’ai Chi Chih Retreat with Amy Tyksinski. Contact Amy Tyksinski: Email: amytcc@outlook.comwith questions. Link to Flyer


2026

June 26 – 29, 2026, Albuquerque, NM (Save the Date) Joy Through Movement – A T’ai Chi Chih Retreat with Amy Tyksinski - More Info to Come. Contact Amy Tyksinski: Email: amytcc@outlook.com with questions.


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.




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

MONDAYS

Lorraine Lepine Zoom T'ai Chi Chih Practice from 9 am to 10 am (Central Time). There is no teaching, we discuss thoughts from Justin Stone, Zen or Taoist writing before the Practice and end with an optional meditation. Contact: Email Lorraine for details, Zoom information and love donation suggestion: lorlepine@gmail.com


Lisa Stroyan, Doriane Tippet, and Beverly Miles Community Hybrid T'ai Chi Chih Drop-in class zoomed live from Foothills Unitarian in Ft. Collins, CO! Fall series starts September 9th, "Mind, Body, Spirit." Popular with students, teachers, and candidates; anyone is welcome. Free; we encourage regulars to make a small charitable donation. Mondays weekly at 8:30 PT/9:30 MT/10:30 CT/11:30 ET Click here for ZOOM linkMeeting ID: 913 1791 5664 no passcode Contact: Email Lisa Stroyan lstroyan@gmail.comLisa's website 


Jessica Lewis T'ai Chi Chih for Veterans (a NEW community-based program) FREE for US Veterans & Accredited TCC Teachers, others pay with credit card. 12:00-1:00 PM EST Meeting ID: 529 988 701 Password: TC4V Click here for ZOOM Contact: Email Jessica Lewis jhtl0521@gmail.com for cost. 


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) Click here for ZOOM


Lorraine Lepine Zoom T'ai Chi Chih Practice from 10:30 am to 11:30 am (Central Time). There is no teaching, we discuss thoughts from Justin Stone, Zen or Taoist writing before the Practice and end with an optional meditation. Contact: Email Lorraine for details, Zoom information and love donation. 


Daniel Pienciak T’ai Chi Chih “Guided Practice & Study” on Zoom Tuesdays, 1 p.m- 2:30 p.m. EDT. May 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17, & July 1, 2025: An opportunity to further study the TCC movments, zeroing in on a different aspect or principle of movement each week, with guided practices. Contact Daniel for details/zoom information/cost. Contact: Email Daniel Pienciak wakeupdaniel@aol.com or call 732 988 5573


Daniel Pienciak Deepen and Refine your TCC movements on Zoom Tuesdays, 1 to 3/3:30 p.m., EDT. June 24, July 8, 22, Aug 5, 19, Sept 2, 2025: A thorough review/examination and practice of movements with opportunity for individual feedback and evaluation by a TCC Teacher Trainer. Appropriate for serious TCC students, teacher accreditation candidates, and teachers. Contact: Email Daniel Pienciak wakeupdaniel@aol.com or call 732 988 5573


WEDNESDAYS 

Lorraine Lepine Zoom Seijaku Practice from 10:30 am to 11:30 am (Central Time). There is no teaching, we discuss thoughts from Justin Stone, Zen or Taoist writing before the Practice and end with an optional meditation. Contact: Email Lorraine Lepine for details, Zoom information and love donation suggestion: lorlepine@gmail.com


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


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 Wednesdays 10:30 - 12pm PDT, $40/month or $100 for 3 months Short teaching section, full practice, Jing & Sitting in Silence 5 minutes or more. You are invited to come as my guest to one class for free to see if you'd like to join. Contact: Email Pam Towne pamtowne@gmail.com or call 760-421-7589 


Jessica Lewis Tai Chi for Veterans (T'ai Chi Chih taught within the context of a federal VA Community Care Network program) FREE for US Veterans & Accredited TCC Teachers, others pay with credit card. 6:30-7:30 PM EST Meeting ID: 171 422 068 Meeting ID: 171 422 068 Password: TC4V Click here for ZOOM Contact: Email Jessica Lewis jhtl0521@gmail.com for cost. 


THURSDAYS 

Lorraine Lepine Zoom T'ai Chi Chih Practice from 10:30 am to 11:30 am (Central Time). There is no teaching, we discuss thoughts from Justin Stone, Zen or Taoist writing before the Practice and end with an optional meditation. Contact: Email Lorraine for details, Zoom information and love donation suggestion: lorlepine@gmail.com


Richard P Karasik T'ai Chi Chih Class + Full Practice on Zoom 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. This is an ongoing practice - start any time. Click here for ZOOM Contact: Email Email Richard Rpk@bandk.com for handouts, and class updates. 


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 

Linda Prosche, Barbara Kristoff, and Tom Rothenberger All levelsFridays 10:30-11:30 AM, Pacific. Starts with a master class TCC discussion and into a full practice. Breakout rooms available for individual instruction. Click here to get the Zoom link and pay. Drop-in suggested donation $10-$15. First class is free. Contact: Email Linda Prosche lsprosche@gmail.com or call 415-259-8900. 


Pam Towne Ongoing TCC Practice for teachers & students who know TCC Fridays 10:30 - 11:45am PDT, $35/month or $90 for 3 months Short teaching section, full practice, Jing & Sitting in Silence 5 minutes or more. You are invited to come as my guest to one class for free to see if you'd like to join. Contact: Email Pam Towne pamtowne@gmail.com 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. If you don't have a Facebook account, then you will need to join Facebook first & then contact Linda Jones to join the private Facebook page. If you do not want to join Facebook & just want to acquire the link to the 2nd Saturday zoom session, also contact Linda Jones. Contact: Email Linda Jones lkjtcc@gmail.com


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


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

T'ai Chi Chih Foundation Grant Application 


  • 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

Application for TCC International Foundation Grant_02052024 (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

[The Video link is above --- Pre-interview Q&A Transcript link is 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&A for T'ai Chi Chih TV Interview (odt)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
Jessica Lewis TCC workshop pdf brochure 2024 (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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