Classes (as of July 2026)

Group of seniors practicing Tai Chi in a spacious room with colorful wall art.

We currently offer classes in Oro Valley (Church of the Apostles) and Tucson (St Paul's UMC and Southern Arizona Dance Center). St Philip's classes are on hold while the building is renovated. We hope to be back at St Philip's later in 2026.

CATALINA FOOTHILLS CLASSES

All St Philip's classes are temporarily suspected. We expect to return in fall 2026.

While we're on break from St Philip's please join us for Tai Chi in the Park (see below).

RIO VISTA NATURAL RESOURCE PARK (this is not a class, but an informal gathering of people who wish to come together to play tai chi. Come at any time, leave when you've had enough or it gets too hot!

SCHEDULE: Tuesday mornings 7:00am to 8:00am (approximately)

LOCATION: 3974 N Tucson Blvd (end of Tucson Blvd near

Rillito wash and loop bike path)

OUTSIDE EVENT - BRING LOT'S OF WATER!!

FEE: FREE!!!

ORO VALLEY CLASSES - all classes held at Church of the Apostles

LOCATION: Church of the Apostles in Oro Valley (NW corner of La Cholla Blvd and Tangerine Rd intersection. Entrance at 12111 La Cholla). Look for Tai Chi for Health directional signs

INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI

INSTRUCTOR: Ed Farrelly

SCHEDULE: WEDNESDAYs 1pm to 1:50 pm

FEE: $10 drop-in, $25 monthly (4 classes)

A fundamentals class that is suitable for those who are brand new to tai chi, as well as novice players looking for a refresher in the basics. No prior experience or knowledge of tai chi or qigong is assumed.

This class will cover the basics of posture, stepping, breathing, balance, etc. The warm-up exercises and basic 6 movements will be taught.

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH AND FALL PREVENTION - PART 1 (aka TCHFP part 1)

INSTRUCTOR: Ed Farrelly

SCHEDULE: THURSDAYs 9:00am to 9:50am

FEE: $10 drop-in, $25 monthly (4 classes)

A fundamentals class that starts with the basics of Dr Paul Lam's TCA/FP program, and can serve as a Re-Boot for participants who have attended in the past but would like to start fresh from the beginning. The TCH/FP Basic 6 and Extended 6 forms will be taught. An introduction to essential tai chi principles and some qigong movements will also be covered.

TCHFP - PART 2 and Sun 73

INSTRUCTOR: Ed Farrelly

SCHEDULE: THURSDAYs 10:00am to 10:50am

FEE: $10 drop-in, $25 monthly (4 classes)

This class assumes a level of competency and comfort with TCH/FP Part 1, both Basic 6 and Extended 6 movements. Elements of Part 1 will be revisited and taken deeper, but our primary focus will be on learning TCHFP Part 2 and Sun 73 forms. We will dive deeper into tai chi principles, breath and energy work, posture and movement.

Email Ed

TUCSON CLASSES

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH and FALL PREVENTION

WHEN: TUESDAYs 5:15pm - 6pm

LOCATION: St Paul's United Methodist Church, located at 8051 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson AZ

INSTRUCTOR: Robert Armstrong

PLEASE EMAIL ROBERT PRIOR TO ATTENDING

rcarmstrong@gmail.com

DROP-IN FEE: $5

HYBRID CLASS - TCA PART 2/Sun 73/YANG STYLE TAI CHI

WHEN: TUESDAYs 6 pm - 7pm

LOCATION: St Paul's United Methodist Church, located at 8051 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson AZ