Tai Chi is a series of passive movements that is characterized by upright postures, restorative breathing and moderate full-range movement. Tai Chi can be performed both while sitting or standing. It has been shown to improve balance, relieve stress, improve focus and muscle tone. Classes are filled with deep breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and slow, gentle movements.
Instructors are listed below alphabetically by primary teaching location. Additional locations for each instructor are listed alphabetically in parentheses.
| Program/Instructor | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | ||
| Louise Poppema | Cumberland, ME | 207-829-3356 prrrs@maine.rr.com |
| Karen Morency | Freeport, ME |
207-319-7541 ktmorency@comcast.net |
| Larry Ira Landau 222 | Portland, ME | 207-761-2142 dragonflytaiji@roadrunner.com |
| Larry and Susan Watkins | Warren, ME |
207-273-6160 slwatkins@tds.net |
| Judith Melcher-King | Westbrook, ME | 207-329-4346 |
| Massachusetts | ||
|
Wang YMCA of Chinatown (Greater Boston YMCA) |
Boston, MA | Andrius Zeikus, 617-426-2237 |
|
Oak Square YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Brighton, MA | Sara Nelson, 617-787-8678 |
|
Dorchester YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Dorchester, MA | Rebecca Cooper, 617-436-7750 |
| Ron Marcotte | Milton, MA | 781-337-5751 |
|
Plymouth Fitness Club Daniel MacNeil |
Plymouth, MA |
508-746-7448, Ext 15 |
| Ron Marcotte | Quincy, MA | 781-337-5751 |
| Martial Arts Research Institute (Tai Chi & Chi Gong) | Salem, MA | 978-745-2555 |
|
Waltham YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA) |
Waltham, MA | Anthony Frongillo, 781-894-5295 |
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North Suburban YMCA (Greater Boston YMCA branch) |
Woburn, MA |
Justin Cammarata, 781-935-3270 |
| New Hampshire | ||
| Lin Lin Choy Furry | Durham (Concord, Exeter) | 603-858-2333 |
| The Works Family Health & Fitness Center | Somersworth, NH | 603-742-2163 theworkshealthclub.com |
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Rebecca McCole *also offers yoga, aquatics and pilates |
Somersworth, NH (The Works Family Health & Fitness Ctr.) Portsmouth, NH (Seacoast Family YMCA) | RMWaterFitnessPro@gmail.com |