Class Schedule

Level One

Level One teaches the principles and techniques of: relaxation, movement, body alignment and mechanics, meditation, breathing, and muscle release - through lecture, qigong exercises, guided meditations, and mind/body integration drills. This level is taught as a physical therapy modality, not an exercise class. But you will get plenty of exercise. Learn More.

The following dates are the start dates and times on when each eight week session begins. The eight sessions meet consecutively on the same day and time each week. Class one is two hours in length the rest are an hour each.

Cost: $150 (includes guide book)

Classes are held in the upper level of Whatever Works Wellness Center & Bookstore. Whatever Works is located in a large home on Montgomery road. The ambiance is that of a middle class home with a cat and some cute little dogs. (Most people like the animals.) Whatever Works sells incense and scented candles which you have to pass by to get to class. No incense or candles are burned in the school area.

Clothing and footwear

Students should wear comfortable clothing. Most people wear normal causal wear clothing that they'd wear to walk around the mall, jeans, kakhis, etc. You want clothes that won't bind on you. Martial arts uniforms or clothing bearing political messages or other controversial imagry is not allowed.

Our classes are held in a carpeted room therefore non-permiable footwear is required. To assume proper body alignments, the footwear should be full flat soles, without a change of elevation from front to rear. There should be very little structure and padding within the shoe. Tai chi slippers, mocassins, even Converse sneakers work best. We will accept normal shoes if a person needs arch supports or has other structual needs. Shoes should be limited for inside use only.

White Willow Tai Chi is not for Everyone

You should have the physical ability and capability to walk unassisted up a flight of stairs and stand unassisted for three minutes.

We want everyone to go through the Level One group experience. You should have the  mental and emotional capacity to participate in group guided meditation and group learning.

Start Dates of the Eight Week Program

• Thursday, Jun 3 - 6:00 pm
• Saturday,  Jun 26 - 12:30 pm
• Tuesday, Jul 13 - 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, Jul 14 - 10:00 am
• Thursday, Aug 5 - 6:00 pm
• Saturday, Aug 28 - 12:30 pm
• Tuesday, Sep 14 - 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, Sep 15 - 10:00 am
• Thursday, Oct 7 - 6:00 pm
• Saturday, Oct 30 - 12:30 pm
• Tuesday, Nov 16 - 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, Nov 17 - 10:00 am
• Thursday, Dec 16 - 6:00 pm

Please call to confirm class dates and times (as they may change) and reserve your space. Class sizes are limited to 12 students.

In certain circumstances, private lessons are available for $80 per hour.

Level Two

Level Two teaches the first Tai Chi form of the system: the sixty-movement Heaven form of the old small frame Yang system. This form is the master and beginner's form. It takes approximately twenty-five lessons to learn the entire form. Learn More.

Cost: $75 p/month

Classes are available four times a week.

• Tuesday @ 6:00 pm
• Wednesday @ 9:00 am
• Thursday @ 7:00 pm
• Saturday @ 2:30 pm

You may attend as many classes as you wish. Instruction is given independently according to body type and learning style.

SoundBody Healing - Level One

The SoundBody Healing System uses the principles of Qigong healing in combination with modern models of science. This level teaches the principles of healing, the nature of mind/body illness and healing and functional anatomy. This six-hour workshop should be taken while learning Level Two Tai Chi. Learn More.

Cost: $100

All workshops are on Sundays from 12 to 6 pm

• March 21
• June 13
• October 24

Levels Three & Four

Level Three teaches connective movements from the Heaven form. These movements can be done fast or slow and train the body how to move as a unit and defend itself. Level Four teaches continuous flow through a fast version of the Heaven form. Learn More.

Cost: $75 p/month

It takes approximately 20 sessions to complete both levels.

• Wednesday @ 7:00 pm
• Saturday @ 3:30 pm

Advanced Level One

Level One Advanced teaches the advanced body mechanic principles of the Seven Principle Exercises learned in Level One. Students must complete Level Four before taking this program. This level is a prerequisite to moving into the advanced Tai Chi forms of Level Five & Six. Learn More.

Cost: $100

There are seven one-hour sessions meeting on Saturdays from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. Once you have taken this program you may repeat it any time for free.

• February 27,
• May 1
• July 3
• September 4
• November 6

Advanced Level Two

Upon completion of Level Five, students are eligible to take Advanced Level Two.

Cost: $5 p/session

Drop-ins on Saturdays 10:00 - 11:00 am