Foundations of Tai Chi requires no experience! Check out ALL Tai Chi & Qigong offerings wCheri
FOUNDATIONS OF TAI CHI 8-WEEK SERIES w/Cheri Maffei-Wolff (she/her)
Monday 8-week Series starting 9/14 through 11/9 at 6:30pm ET
*no class 10/12*
Tuesday 8-week Series starting 8/4 through 9/22 at 6:30pm ET
Early Bird
$208 ($26/class) auto-applied if registered by 7/4/26
Regular Price
$240 ($30/class)
Our sliding-scale tiers are gone. This series is now $30 a class — or $26 a class at the early-bird rate when you register by the deadline on this page.
Tai Chi (also known as Taiji or Taijiquan) emphasizes the dynamic interaction of yin and yang (complementary opposites), and the changing nature of all things. Emphasis is placed on relaxing the body and calming and focusing the mind. The sequence of movements promotes balance, and efficiency.
Our weekly practice will guide us in the Yang style form, consisting of 24 movements, with emphasis on improving our understanding of each movement, applications, and transitions. Also included are a range of rejuvenating Qigong sequences.
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.
Dress comfortably with loose, comfortable clothing and flat shoes with minimal tread (ex. Keds, Vans, Sperry's) to prevent sticking.
Classes are offered in-person in Richmond VA. We have space for a limited number of people in person.
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. 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.