Tai Chi Chuan
Introducing Always In Motion’s premier Tai Chi class series with highly requested expert instructor Shona Howe. Experience the many physical and mental benefits of Tai Chi in a small group setting where you’ll enjoy personal attention, ensuring you get the most out of every movement.
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Tai Chi Chuan
Discover “meditation in motion” with Tai Chi Chuan, and experience the slow, flowing, and focused movements of Tai Chi for physical wellbeing and mental clarity. This class is an exploration of body awareness, using traditional Yang-style Tai Chi and Qigong sequences to enhance balance and coordination. You will calm your nervous system, build strong connections between your mind, body, and spirit, and practice moving with a quiet strength that carries over into your daily life.
Find the form that matches your practice:
Level 1 (24 Form): Build your foundation. Learn the world’s most popular sequence, focusing on posture, balance, and essential footwork.
Level 2 (48 Form): Deepen your mastery. Advance to a richer, combined style that challenges your coordination and internal energy.
Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am (Level 2), from June 13 – August 15, $180 for all 9 classes
Saturdays, 10:00-11:00am (Level 1), from June 13 – August 15, $180 for all 9 classes
Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00pm (Level 1), from June 10 – August 12, $200 for all 10 classes
Meet your instructor
Shona Howe
My name is Shona, and I am a deeply experienced movement practitioner and educator who brings over three decades of dedicated study to the art of Tai Chi Chuan. My path to becoming an instructor was rooted in functional recovery; following a serious accident and subsequent physical therapy in 1991, I utilized Tai Chi to successfully regain my own flexibility and balance. This personal experience with rehabilitation informs my approach to teaching aging adults with understanding and grace.
As a State of California credentialed educator, I combine my academic background with my extensive training. I have taught Tai Chi Chuan, Qigong, and Longevity Stick continuously for over 20 years across Southern California. My technical expertise is vast, spanning the Yang Style (Short and Long Forms), Chen Style, and Wu Style, as well as specialized weapons forms such as the Tai Chi Sword, Knife, Staff, and Fan.
My teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that Tai Chi is a lifelong practice for maintaining structural integrity and mental clarity. By focusing on the precision of every form, I help you achieve the same resilience and “life without limits” that I have maintained in my own daily practice.
There are big benefits to our small group
We open up space for just 10 people in each class to allow for…
Individualized feedback so you can get the most from each class
Hands-on guidance to master the technique
A genuine connection with the movement and group
Room to move, breathe, and feel comfortable