Bi-Monthly Training
A steady monthly rhythm for continuing students
New Paltz, New York
2026 Seeking Balance Series
A three‑month cycle to support your practice
Time
1st and 2nd Tuesday of each month
6:00–7:30 PM
New Paltz, NY
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July–September Cycle
• July 1, July 8
• August 4, August 11
• September 1, September 8
Total training time: 9 hours
(Each class is 90 minutes)
This rhythm gives you enough structure to stay engaged,
and enough space to live your life.
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Tuition
Regular tuition: $220
(Enrollment period: May 16 –June 30 )
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Promotion Rate: $180
Promotion Offer Ends June 26, 2026
A small gift for your effort
Students who participate in the full three‑month cycle
are invited to a complimentary 1‑hour celebration class
on the 3rd or 4th Tuesday of the final month
(depending on group availability).
This is not a requirement,
just a gentle way to honor your steady effort.
Course Description
Seeking Balance is a gentle training series
for students who have completed the six foundational hours
and wish to continue practicing in a calm, steady rhythm.
This class is open to:
• new students who recently completed their foundation
• current students continuing their practice
• returning students re‑entering after a break
Each cycle stands on its own.
Join whenever the timing feels right.
Why This Class Exists
A place to return to balance, again and again
Life moves.
Schedules shift.
Energy rises and falls.
Interest changes with the seasons.
Seeking Balance offers a simple anchor,
a quiet place to come back to yourself
and continue building the skills you’ve already begun.
This class is not about learning fast or mastering a long routine.
It is about something quieter:
• finding steadiness in movement
• reconnecting with your body
• practicing attention and breath
• building skill through repetition
• learning how to stay balanced in a changing life
Every session introduces a different aspect of foundational kung fu training.
Sometimes stepping, sometimes hand methods,
sometimes breath and coordination,
sometimes a short sequence such as the Zheng Manqing 37.
The focus is always the same:
clarity, calmness, and steady growth.
Who This Class Is For
A class designed for many rhythms
You may join if you:
• completed the six foundational hours
• are currently studying in any program
• are returning after a break
• want a steady place to practice
• prefer a calm, slow, supportive environment
• enjoy learning without pressure
This class is suitable for all levels.
Beginners, intermediate students, and long‑time practitioners
all benefit from returning to the basics.
Everyone practices together,
and each person receives gentle guidance
based on their own body and rhythm.
Clothing
Wear anything comfortable.
If you enjoy the feeling of traditional practice,
studio clothing is available:
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Cotton-linen set (top and pants): Regular price $65; promotional price for new students is $50. Please try on the outfit first and speak to the instructor to request the discount.
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Thick velvet top: Regular price $60; promotional price for new students is $40, also available after fitting and approval.
If you already have a Tao Tai Chi Studio outfit,
you do not need to purchase another.
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Clothing is optional,
comfort is the only requirement.
Textbook: (Optional)
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“Cheng Tzu's Thirteen Treatises on T'ai Chi Ch'uan
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Here is the link you can find it:
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2026 Previous Cycles
April - July Sessions
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• Dates: April 7, 21; May 5, 19; June 2, 16, 30; July 7​​
A Gentle Closing
You are welcome to move at your own pace.
When the moment feels right,
you may step into the next cycle.