How much do tai chi classes cost?

Every price tier, honestly — drop-ins (about $8–20), monthly plans (about $40–90), and the many classes that are free, by donation, or covered by Silver Sneakers. Plus the Cost Index.

Tai chi styles explained

Yang, Chen, Wu and Sun, plus Taoist Tai Chi, Tai Chi Chih and Tai Chi Chuan — how the family styles differ, and which one suits a beginner, a senior, or someone wanting a workout.

Tai chi for seniors & fall prevention

Why doctors recommend it: gentle, low-impact movement that studies suggest improves balance in weeks and lowers fall risk over a few months. What to expect and how to start safely.

Tai chi for arthritis

The Arthritis Foundation / Dr. Paul Lam "Tai Chi for Arthritis" program, built on gentle Sun style — how it eases stiff joints without strain, and how to find a certified class.

Tai chi for beginners

First-class nerves, answered: what actually happens, what to wear (loose clothes, flat shoes), and why you need no fitness, flexibility, or experience to begin.

Tai chi vs qigong

Two related practices, often taught together — how they differ (flowing form vs breathing and energy sets), where they overlap, and which might suit you first.

Is tai chi a martial art or exercise?

The honest answer is both: an internal martial art (taijiquan) with real combat roots, practiced today by most people for health, calm, and balance.

Health benefits of tai chi

The evidence guide, in measured language: balance and fall prevention, blood pressure, arthritis pain, stress and sleep — what studies suggest, and what tai chi is not.