Due to snow & ice, the series start is postpone to 1/13!

Visit here to register for Cheri's Tuesday and Thursday evening Tai Chi classes.

Most of our classes are sliding scale. Read more about how to self-identify here. 

Qigong (pronounced chi-gong) was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine. Qigong practice means to work or exercise the qi (energy). Qigong exercises gather and circulate qi and blood, regulate the nervous system, promote relaxation and tranquility, and optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit.

We will explore various qigong movement-patterns to invigorate and bring awareness to our systems while generating balance and tranquility. These exercises are valuable daily tools offering both psychological and physical components and involve the regulation of the mind, breath, and body’s movement and posture.

“With your whole being, develop your life.”
- from the classical Song of Real Meaning

The practices of Tai Chi and Qigong are both designed to help relax the body and mind, and to aid in overall balance and to nurture internal energy, but they are not exactly the same. Tai Chi consists of a specific sequence of slow movements to promote balance, power, and efficiency with emphasis on structure and internal adjustments. Qigong consists of breath practices, simple strength and stretching postures, and flowing body movements. Visit here to register for Cheri's Tuesday and Thursday evening Tai Chi classes.

Dress comfortably with loose, comfortable clothing and flat shoes with minimal tread (ex. Keds, Vans, Sperry's) to prevent sticking.

Classes are offered both in-person in Richmond VA and virtually on Zoom. We have space for a limited number of people in person and plenty of spots online! If you would like to be in person and we appear sold out, please contact us.

Sliding scale pricing means that we are offering the same experience in a class, event, or session at multiple price points. Learn more about our sliding scale model here. Choose the price tier that best fits your financial needs at this time, based on your income level and circumstances.

Once you reach the payment screen, click "Package, gift, or coupon code" if using the Community or Accessible Rate. Copy/paste or type the appropriate code in the box and be sure to click "APPLY" before checking out. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

• Tier 1 (Full Price): $96 ($24/class) no code needed

  • I can easily meet my basic needs and have disposable income

• Tier 2 (Community Rate): $80 ($20/class) use code TIER2-$80

  • I can meet my basic needs but full price prevents me from attending

• Tier 3 (Accessible Rate): $64 ($16/class) use code TIER3-$64

  • I struggle to meet my basic needs and rely on the accessible rate to attend

About Cheri (she/her)

Cheri Maffei-Wolff has been teaching Tai Chi in Richmond for the past 18 years.

She has trained extensively in several Tai Chi open hand styles including Yang, Sun, and Guang Peng. She frequently competed in National Tournaments entering Open Hand form competitions and the partner practice of Push Hands, earning multiple gold medals in each.

Cheri subscribes to the practice of Tai Chi as the continual process of looking within for mental, physical, and spiritual balance, as well as for vitality and longevity.