Buffalo Firefly · Richmond · Tai Chi Series

Foundations of Tai Chi

w/Cheri Maffei-Wolff (she/her)

An 8-week Yang-style Tai Chi series — no experience needed — plus rejuvenating Qigong sequences, for balance, focus, and ease.

Regular $240 ($30/class) · early-bird $208 ($26/class)

Upcoming series

Tuesdays · Aug 4–Sep 22 · 6:30–7:45pm 8 weeks

Sold out

Mondays · Sep 14–Nov 9 · 6:30–7:45pm 8 weeks · no class Oct 12

Reserve

Early-bird $208 through Aug 24

What to expect

Tai Chi (also known as Taiji or Taijiquan) emphasizes the dynamic interaction of yin and yang and the changing nature of all things, with emphasis on relaxing the body and calming and focusing the mind. The sequence of movements promotes balance and efficiency.

Our weekly practice guides us in the Yang-style form of 24 movements, deepening our understanding of each movement, its applications, and transitions — with a range of rejuvenating Qigong sequences woven in.

Tai Chi and Qigong both relax the body and mind and nurture internal energy, but differ: Tai Chi is a specific sequence of slow movements for balance, power, and efficiency; Qigong is breath practices, simple strength and stretching postures, and flowing movement.

Good to know

No experience needed — Foundations welcomes complete beginners.

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

Held in person at our Richmond studio. Space is limited.

About Cheri (she/her)

Cheri Maffei-Wolff has been teaching Tai Chi in Richmond for the past 20 years. She has trained extensively in several Tai Chi open-hand styles including Yang, Sun, and Guang Peng, and has competed in national tournaments in Open Hand form and Push Hands, earning multiple gold medals. Cheri sees Tai Chi as the continual process of looking within for mental, physical, and spiritual balance, as well as for vitality and longevity.

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