Education — Lifestyle Programs

Lifestyle Programs — Tai Chi

Often 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.

Registration Policy

Lifestyle course fees are nonrefundable and may not be deferred or prorated. Preregistration is required for all lifestyle programs.

Season fee:

$115 Member
$165 Nonmember

One-time class trial fee: $10

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.

Beginning Tai Chi
This course is an introduction to the principles of Tai Chi. Beginning students may join at each season.
Thursdays 8 – 9 a.m.
Course#	Season	2008 Dates
TCB01	Spring	March 20 – May 29
TCB02	Summer	June 5 – Aug. 14 No class June 26
TCB03	Fall	Aug. 21 – Oct. 30 No class Aug. 28

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 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Course#	Season	2008 Dates
TCINI01	Spring	March 20 – May 29
TCINI02	Summer	June 5 – Aug. 14 No class June 26
TCINI03	Fall	Aug. 21 – Oct. 30 No class Aug. 28

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.
Wednesdays 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Course#	Season	2008 Dates
TCINII01	Spring	March 19 – May 28
TCINII02	Summer	June 4 – Aug. 13 No class June 25
TCINII03	Fall	Aug. 20 – Oct. 29 No class Aug. 27

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 8 – 9 a.m.
Course#	Season	2008 Dates
TCADV01	Spring	March 19 – May 28
TCADV02	Summer	June 4 – Aug. 13 No class June 25
TCADV03	Fall	Aug. 20 – Oct. 29 No class Aug. 27