Classes & Events — Tai Chi + Qigong

TAI CHI + QIGONG BEGINNER SERIES w/Cheri Maffei-Wolff (she/her)
$192, $160, $128 sliding scale ($24, $20, $16/class)

This class for beginners requires no experience!

Mondays at 6:30pm ET, September 9th - November 4th *No class September 30th*

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

TAI CHI + QIGONG INTERMEDIATE SERIES w/Cheri Maffei-Wolff (she/her)
$192, $160, $128 sliding scale ($24, $20, $16/class)

This Intermediate class is designed for those who have previously taken a beginner’s class or have had prior tai chi practice experience. Yang Style experience helpful but not critical.

TUESDAYS at 6:30pm ET, September 10th - October 29th

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

Tai Chi and Qigong practices emphasize the cultivation of energy and the nurturing of internal power via intentional movements and inward focus. Tai Chi forms and Qigong exercises evolved from ancient Daoist philosophy through the cultivation of Chinese martial arts.

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.

Qigong (pronounced chi-gong) means to work or exercise the qi (energy). Qigong exercises gather and circulate qi and blood, regulate the nervous system, and promote relaxation and tranquility.

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

Our weekly practice will guide us in the Yang style 24 form with emphasis on improving our understanding of each movement, applications, and transitions. Also included are a range of rejuvenating qigong sequences.

Dress comfortably with flat, flexible shoes (ex. Keds, Vans, Sperry's) or bare feet.

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. If using a code, copy the code from below. Click the Registration button. Click "Redeem Coupon" before paying. Paste the appropriate code in the box, "Apply" the code, and check out. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

  • Tier 1 (Full Price): $192 ($24/class) no code needed

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

  • Tier 2 (Community Rate): $160 ($20/class) use code TIER2-$160

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

  • Tier 3 (Accessible Rate): $128 ($16/class) use code TIER3-$128

    • 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.