Tai Chi Classes in Long Beach, CA

Tai Chi For Beginners

We are thrilled to offer a transformative experience through the practice of Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art renowned for its numerous health benefits.

Since 2010, we have been hosting a free Tai Chi for Beginners class every Sunday, inviting individuals of all ages and skill levels to join us in the serene surroundings of Heartwell Park. Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced practitioner, our classes provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone to explore the art of Tai Chi.

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Tai Chi offers a holistic approach to well-being, combining gentle movements, deep breathing, and meditation. Regular practice can improve balance, flexibility, and coordination, while reducing stress and promoting inner calm. It is a wonderful way to enhance your physical fitness, mental clarity, and overall quality of life.

Learn at home with our popular Tai Chi for Beginners series, available online with over 2.3 million views! This comprehensive series allows you to practice and deepen your understanding of Tai Chi in the comfort of your own home.

Additionally, we are proud to share that our Tai Chi for Beginners series plays daily throughout California on public access TV. Tune in to further enhance your skills and immerse yourself in the beauty of this ancient art.

Are you ready to take your Tai Chi training to the next level? We offer an exciting opportunity to become a certified Tai Chi instructor. Our comprehensive instructor training program will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to guide and inspire others on their Tai Chi journey.

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About SOHMA Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a slow moving internal martial art that helps improve inner peace and balance. Tai Chi is now being called "Medication in Motion" by the medical community because of its countless researched health benefits.

At the School of Healing Martial Arts™ (SOHMA), we teach Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan form set 24 and integrate it into our patients' rehabilitation programs at our health center. This is the Chinese national workout, as well as the most popular Tai Chi style practiced worldwide.

All of the major martial arts applications in the 24 form are demonstrated in our series. We also include the famous 8-Brocades (Ba Duan Jin) Qi Gong exercises in our warm-up section, and offer lessons in Tai Chi Chuan weapons forms, including sword and fan.

In addition to our class offerings, we utilize the healing aspects of Tai Chi and other martial arts in physiotherapies at our integrative health clinic — enhancing rehabilitation, self-discipline, and harmony for our patients and community.

Free Weekly Classes at Heartwell Park

Our free community Tai Chi class in Long Beach, California, is held every Sunday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at Heartwell Park (Lake) on the corner of Carson and Bellflower. Our class meets between the library and the lake — students are welcome to park at the library.

We teach the largest, most diverse Tai Chi class in the world. What we've found is that Tai Chi is for everyone — from kids to older adults, and yes, even babies! Students have worn their babies during Tai Chi class, including Dr. Hoover himself.

Tai Chi is also for people with special needs and many medical conditions such as those dealing with balance, degeneration, and arthritis. We have modified forms for people with canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.

All you need are comfortable, loose-fitting clothes and a pair of flat-soled shoes. Come prepared to get out of pain and into balance!

Tai Chi and Your Insurance

Learn how your Tai Chi classes may be paid for by your medical insurance! We are uniquely qualified to bill your insurance for Medical Tai Chi. Call us today for your complimentary insurance verification. We take most insurances. If you have physiotherapy (PT) benefits, most likely you are eligible.

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