Classes (as of April 2026)
We currently offer classes in the Foothills (St Philips) Oro Valley (Church of the Apostles) and Tucson (St Paul's UMC and Southern Arizona Dance Center)
SPECIAL EVENT!!!
TAI CHI FOR HEALTH INSTRUCTOR TRAINING CERTIFICATION
PRESENTED BY: TCHI Master Trainer Heather Chalon, MPH
DATE/TIME: MAY 16-17, 2026 9am - 5pm
LOCATION: Harmony Community Healthcare Training Center, Tucson
REGISTRATION: To register for this workshop click on the link below:
https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/workshops/workshop/?workshop_id=7747
CATALINA FOOTHILLS CLASSES - all classes held at St Philip's in the Hills
ALL TAI CHI CLASSES AT ST PHILIP'S ARE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED FOR A MAJOR BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT AS OF MARCH 31, 2026.
PLEASE CHECK BACK. WE INTEND TO RESUME ST PHILIP'S CLASSES ONCE THE RENOVATION POJECT IS COMPLETED.
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 8am to 10am (times are approximate)
LOCATION: 3974 N Tucson Blvd (end of Tucson Blvd near Rillito wash
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 beginning basic 6 movements (commencement, open/close, and single whip (right) will be taught.
TAI CHI FOR HEALTH AND FALL PREVENTION - 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.
TAI CHI FOR HEALTH AND FALL PREVENTION - PART 2
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, including Basic 6 and Extended 6 movements. Elements of Part 1 will be revisited and taken deeper, but our primary focus will be on learning TCA Part 2 forms. We will also be taking a deeper dive into tai chi principles, breath work, posture and movement.
NOTES FOR ORO VALLEY CLASSES
Drop in fee for 2 classes (TCH/FP part 1 and part 2) $15
Monthly fee for two classes (can attend Wednesday class for free) $35
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
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
INSTRUCTOR: Robert Armstrong
PLEASE EMAIL ROBERT PRIOR TO ATTENDING
Drop-in fee $5
NOTE: This class assumes familiarity with TCA part 1 and part 2 forms.
TAI CHI FOR HEALTH and FALL PREVENTION
WHEN: SUNDAYs 3:00pm - 4pm
LOCATION: Southern Arizona Dance Center - 4801 E29th Street (just east of Swan) Tucson AZ
INSTRUCTOR: Robert Armstrong
PLEASE EMAIL ROBERT PRIOR TO ATTENDING
DROP-IN FEE: $10