Chicago Botanic Garden

Education — Lifestyle Programs

Lifestyle Programs — Tai Chi

PHOTO: tai chiOften called meditation in motion, tai chi offers benefits for health, flexibility and peace of mind. People of all ages and physical conditions can learn the movements. Western research over the past ten years has documented some of tai chi's positive effects on improving balance, easing chronic pain, lowering blood pressure, improving cardiovascular functioning, boosting the immune system, and reducing stress. Its fluid movements are based on movements in nature, which makes the Chicago Botanic Garden an ideal location for classes. Tai chi is best practiced in loose clothing and stocking feet or comfortable flat shoes. Dress for the weather when the class is held outside.

Registration Policy

Lifestyle course fees are nonrefundable and may not be deferred or prorated. Preregistration is required for all lifestyle programs. All communications, including confirmation, will be sent via e-mail. Please provide a valid e-mail address and add registrar@chicagobotanic.org to your safe senders list in order to guarantee receipt.

Series/Season fee: $115 Member
$165 Nonmember		 One-time class trial fee: $10

Beginning Tai Chi

This course will introduce students to the principles of tai chi.
It will include Qigong warm-ups and practice of part I of the tai chi form.

Wednesdays 8 – 9 a.m.
Course# Season 2010 Dates
TCB01 Spring March 10 – May 19 (No class April 14)
TCB02 Summer May 26 – Aug. 4 (No class June 23)
TCB03 Fall Aug. 11 – Oct. 20 (No class Aug. 25)

Intermediate Tai Chi

For students with tai chi experience, this course will provide instruction
in Qigong warm-ups and refinement of part I of the tai chi form.

Thursdays 8 – 9 a.m.
Course# Season 2010 Dates
TCINI01 Spring March 11 – May 20 (No class April 15)
TCINI02 Summer May 27 – Aug. 5 (No class June 24)
TCINI03 Fall Aug. 12 – Oct. 21 (No class Aug. 26)

Intermediate II Tai Chi

This course will provide instruction in Qigong warm-ups, refinement of part I
and instruction in part II of the tai chi form.

Thursdays 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Course# Season 2010 Dates
TCINII01 Spring March 11 – May 20 (No class April 15)
TCINII02 Summer May 27 – Aug. 5 (No class June 24)
TCINII03 Fall Aug. 12 – Oct. 21 (No class Aug. 26)

Advanced Tai Chi

This course will focus on part II of the tai chi form and Qigong warm-ups.
Part I will be practiced occasionally.

Wednesdays 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Course# Season 2010 Dates
TCADV01 Spring March 10 – May 19 (No class April 14)
TCADV02 Summer May 26 – Aug. 4 (No class June 23)
TCADV03 Fall Aug. 11 – Oct. 20 (No class Aug. 25)