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Tai Chi

What is Tai Chi?

Tai Chi is often described as meditation in motion — a gentle, flowing practice that blends slow, intentional movement with deep, steady breathing. But at its core, it’s much more than exercise. It’s a way of teaching the body how to relax, heal, and move with efficiency instead of tension.

Unlike workouts that push the nervous system into “fight or flight,” Tai Chi intentionally activates the parasympathetic nervous system — the part responsible for rest, repair, digestion, immune support, and recovery. Through slow, rounded movements and mindful breathing, the body shifts into a calm, regulated state. Heart rate softens. Muscles release. The mind becomes clear and present.

What makes Tai Chi so powerful is that the principles matter more than the choreography. The movements are simply tools. The real practice is:

  • Relaxing without collapsing
  • Moving with alignment and balance
  • Breathing deeply and naturally
  • Staying mentally present
  • Generating strength through softness

Because of this, Tai Chi truly is for everyone. You can practice seated or standing. Young or old. Athletic or just beginning your wellness journey. Flexible or stiff. The depth comes not from how high you kick or how low you sink — but from how well you embody the principles of ease, awareness, and controlled flow.

Over time, Tai Chi improves balance, joint health, posture, circulation, and coordination. But more importantly, it retrains the nervous system. It teaches your body how to return to calm. It builds strength without strain and resilience without rigidity.

Tai Chi isn’t about forcing movement. It’s about allowing it.
It’s about healing from the inside out.

What type of Tai Chi is taught?

Yang Style, the most widely practiced style in the world.

  • Slow, smooth, flowing movements
  • Large, open postures
  • Very accessible for beginners
  • Excellent for stress relief and activating the parasympathetic nervous system

This is the style most people picture when they think of Tai Chi in the park.

Who is the instructor?

Dr. Mark Boehler, PT, DPT, CIDN, brings over 10 years of experience in physical therapy with a strong focus on natural, movement-based healing. With advanced training in integrative dry needling and rehabilitation, he understands how pain, balance issues, and movement limitations affect the whole body.

Dr. Boehler skillfully adapts Tai Chi principles and movements to meet each individual where they are — whether seated, standing, recovering from injury, or working through chronic pain. His approach emphasizes comfort, alignment, and nervous system regulation, helping participants move safely while building strength and confidence.

Blending clinical expertise with a natural approach to healthcare, he creates an environment that is supportive, restorative, and accessible to all levels.

Class info

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