The Qi of Taiji

Guang Ping Yang Taijiquan as a mindful moving meditation

The Qi of Taiji is an exploration of Guang Ping Yang Taijiquan as a living practice—one that begins with the movements of the form and gradually finds its way into everyday life.

The slow, fluid movements invite us to listen more deeply to the body, the breath, and the subtle changes that happen when we stop trying to force our way through.

Through practice, we explore presence, perception, and steadiness while learning to move with greater awareness and ease.

Rooted in an ancient tradition and practiced in the midst of modern life, taiji becomes more than something we do. It becomes a way of paying attention to how we move through the world.

 Qi of Taiji
Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 pm
Virtual Class

No prior taiji experience is required—only a willingness to move slowly, pay attention, and explore what lives beneath the surface of form.

What This Practice Is

The slow, steady movements of taiji do more than teach us how to slow down. They teach the body what it feels like to move without unnecessary effort. To enjoy. To savor. To let the volume of life turn down a few decibels.

Qi of Taiji is rooted in the Guang Ping Yang tradition of Taijiquan, with an emphasis on whole-body movement, groundedness, continuous flow, and the relationship between structure and relaxation. Rather than simply learning a sequence of movements, we use the form as a way to develop awareness, coordination, and a more attentive relationship with the body.

In this practice, we explore:

  • Rooting and grounded movement
  • Whole-body connection rather than isolated effort
  • Relaxation without collapsing
  • Continuous movement and flow
  • Structure that supports freedom
  • Attention as a way of listening

The form gives us a framework, but the practice is in how we inhabit it. Over time, the movements become less about getting somewhere and more about learning to recognize what is already happening—then allowing the body to respond with greater ease.

Who This Practice Is For

Qi of Taiji is for people who want to explore taiji as both a physical practice and a way of paying attention.

You may be completely new to taiji, or you may have practiced for years. What matters most is curiosity and a willingness to slow down enough to notice what the movement is teaching.

This practice may be a good fit if you:

  • Are drawn to mindful, intentional movement
  • Want to learn and explore Guang Ping Yang Taijiquan
  • Appreciate a practice that develops gradually over time
  • Enjoy the intersection of movement, philosophy, and everyday life
  • Want to develop greater groundedness, coordination, and ease
  • Value learning with others without performance or pressure

There is no particular way you need to look, move, or feel when you begin. We practice from where we are, paying attention to what the body is already telling us and allowing the form to become a place for discovery.

How We Practice

Learning taiji takes time. We work with the form gradually, giving the body an opportunity to become familiar with each movement rather than trying to memorize everything at once.

A typical practice includes instruction in the Guang Ping Yang form, time to repeat and explore the movements, and attention to the principles that make the form work. We may look at alignment, weight shifting, rooting, coordination, breath, and the relationship between movement and relaxation.

There is no need to get everything right the first time. Repetition is part of the practice. Each time we return to a movement, there is an opportunity to notice something new.

Because we practice virtually, you can create a practice space at home and move at a pace that allows you to pay attention to your own body. We come together to learn, practice, ask questions, and gradually become more familiar with the form.

The goal isn't to perform taiji perfectly. It is to become increasingly at home within the movement.

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$80 - or free for monthly membership holders
Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 pm

Virtual Class
Replays will be available for all attendees.

Current Class Information & Registration

At the heart of this practice is Essence, your stable and neutral center, the quiet intelligence that holds space for all that arises.

 

Surrounding Essence are your Three Advisors—the physical, emotional, and mental guides that help you interpret the world.

 

The Physical Advisor notices sensations and movement, the Emotional Advisor tunes into feelings and moods, and the Mental Advisor observes thoughts and stories.

 

In this course, you’ll learn to sense how the Advisors respond to tension, stress, or imbalance, and how to let Essence remain steady as the guiding force.

 

With this awareness, movement and release become more than exercise—they become a dialogue with your inner landscape, helping you navigate life with presence, clarity, and grounded ease.


đź—“ Live Zoom Sessions:

We’ll gather live on Zoom Tuesdays
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET
May 5, 12, 19 and June 9, 16, 2026

NOTE SKIP DATES: May 26th, June 2nd

Replays will be available for those who can’t join live.

 

Cost

$80 or
Free to those with a Shift With Lucy Monthly Membership 

 

Ready to Join Us?

This is a unique offering—shaped by decades of practice and education, years of reflection and somatic experiencing, and the tender shared conversations from students.

If you feel a tug in your heart or a quiet yes in your body, I hope you’ll join in.

Questions? Email us @shiftwithlucy

 

 

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