What Is Tai Chi?
Tai Chi consists of slow gentle movements that bring about a relaxed state of mind and body. Regular practice strengthens the legs, improves balance and increases qi (internal energy).
Tai Chi is both relaxing and energizing, bringing about a feeling of wellbeing.
About Us
All classes are taught by teachers trained by the Tai Chi Foundation (TCF), an international school with branches around the US and in Europe. Teaching is done in teams of two or more teachers so there is always someone to follow. The precise method of the TCF emphasizes principles of movement that make it easy to learn the tai chi form.
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The School of Tai Chi Chuan Los Angeles was founded by Margaret Olmsted,
a senior teacher and Legacy Holder of the Tai Chi Foundation.
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Teachers
Margaret Olmsted
Margaret, a legacy holder for the Tai Chi Foundation, has been studying and practicing tai chi for over 45 years and teaches all over the country. Margaret teaches the tai chi form, qigong, push hands and sword to students of all ages and also teaches privately.
Nicholas Courtland
Nicholas is a teacher in training with the Tai Chi Foundation and has been studying and practicing for over 15 years.
Benjamin Wegner
Benjamin has practiced Tai Chi since 2022 and is currently an apprentice with the Tai Chi foundation. His passion for Tai Chi stems from the positive effect it has on his nervous system, and the sense of community he has found with fellow Tai Chi practitioners.
Current In Person
Class Schedule
Current Online
Class Schedule
Qigong for Relaxation and Centering
A free drop-in class for beginners to advanced students.
The class consists of qigong and tai chi positions, movements and self-massages for generating and circulating qi (energy), improving health and harmonizing with the season.
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Tuesday and/or Thursday at
9:30am PT
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Summer Residential
Tai Chi Retreats
An opportunity to study tai chi, qigong, Hawaiian Swimming and more in beautiful relaxed locations.
​Stay tuned to the Tai Chi Foundation website for more dates & information. Programs on the East Coast in the US in June, at Whidbey Institute in Washington in July or Dean Close School in Cheltenham, England in August.
​​Visit taichifoundation.org for more details.
