Tai Chi 8-Form for Beginners
Cultivate Balance and Vitality: 8-Week Beginner’s Yang Style Tai Chi Series
Join a small group of up to 8 participants for an immersive, 8-week journey into the fundamentals of beginner’s Tai Chi.
Our goal is to help you build a lasting foundation in this gentle art form, known globally for its smooth, graceful, and evenly paced movements. Together, we will learn a slow-moving, short flowing 8-form sequence with a strong focus on proper form, alignment, and mindfulness. You will walk away with a complete routine you can easily practice at home, alongside a soothing traditional meditation called the Three Treasures.
Why Try Tai Chi?
Harvard Health Publishing reports that regular Tai Chi practice can significantly increase vitality and support healthy longevity by improving both physical and mental functioning—validating centuries of traditional practice.
Benefits of regular practice:
Harmonize and improve your daily energy levels.
Boost your physical balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility.
Enhance cognitive acuity and overall mental focus.
Soothe your joints and increase physical mobility.
Ease and release everyday stress.
What to Expect
All are welcome to attend. No prior experience or athletic background is required.
Each week, we will move together through traditional warm-up exercises and flow into the 8-Form sequence. Classes feature step-by-step instruction, breaking down the mechanics of a specific movement and exploring its practical martial application.
We practice in a warm, relaxed environment, and finish each session with a calming meditation seated on a cushion or in a chair. Because keeping the group small ensures personalized attention, space is strictly limited to 8 participants.
Class Details
When: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Dates: November 10 – December 29, 2026
Location: Inner Quest Yoga, 238 Broadway, Saranac Lake
What to wear: Loose, comfortable clothing and indoor flat-soled shoes or sneakers.
Registration and Payment
Investment: $160 for the full 8-week workshop series.
Contact to Register: Call 518-354-2425 or email innerquestyoga@gmail.com
Accepted Payment Methods: Cash, Check, or Zelle (using the phone number above).
Special Note: This class is held in the instructor’s cozy home studio space, where Simon and Gracie (two incredibly friendly felines) also live.
Group Tai Chi
Discover the Art of Balance and Harmony.
Tai Chi Flow is a gentle, low-impact group class that supports balance, mobility, and overall well-being. Slow, continuous movements inspired by Tai Chi and Qigong help improve strength, flexibility, coordination, and posture while reducing stress and calming the nervous system. Classes are self-paced and beginner-friendly, with movements practiced standing and chairs available for support or seated options. Ideal for seniors seeking safe, mindful movement to feel steadier, more relaxed, and confident in daily life.
FREE CLASSES - Adults 50+
Tai Chi Flow classes led by Mary Bartel and are offered FREE.
No need to register. Come and ‘Get into the flow!’ Classes are year-round.
Saranac Lake Free Library - Cantwell Community Room
109 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
518-891-4190
Monday - 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Wednesday - 10 - 10:45 AM