Let's Tai Chi !

​What is Tai Chi?

Tai Chi is the lowest impact exercise described as"Meditation in Motion" and is recommended by the Arthritis Foundation among other medical organizations. Although originated in Chinese martial arts, it consists of a series of gentle and slow movements.

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What are its Benefits?

Tai Chi is known for strengthening your body and improving your balance and flexibility but it also benefits your cognitive and mental health. Tai Chi is not just for older people, but for EVERYBODY. It helps both adults and children with ADHD focus better. You can find more benefits here.

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​Why Private Lesson?

Have you experienced in a group class where you couldn't keep up with instructions or you wanted more attention? I've seen students who compared themselves with fast learners and got discouraged even though they were doing fine. I was frustrated, too because learning Tai Chi is not about how fast you can learn forms. A group lesson cannot fully accommodate each person's fitness level and learning pace. In a private lesson, you can learn Tai Chi at your own pace with comfort and confidence. I will also accommodate your limitations if any so that you can do Tai Chi safely without giving up! I will offer learning tools based on your learning style so that you can practice at home between lessons.

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What Style of Tai Chi Do I Learn?

You will first learn Yang style 8 Form. Start with an opening form, followed by 8 forms, and finish with a closing form. Yang style is the most common and gentle among the four Tai Chi styles. These 8 forms are the foundation of Tai Chi forms, so we take time to perfect the forms before moving on to another level.

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​About Naoko Otani

I have learned Tai Chi under Master Chan with Dr. Lai's Tai Chi Club in Montana since 2018. I started leading various levels of groups soon after. In the last 3 years, I managed and taught in the Club. I am also a licensed massage therapist.