Authentic Yang Style Tai Chi · Naperville, Illinois

Slow down. Stand rooted. Move like water.

Gentle, traditional Tai Chi for complete beginners, adults and seniors — taught patiently by Yifan Zhao in small, welcoming classes.

No experience needed

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Small, personal classes

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Adults & seniors welcome

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Group & private lessons

Not a workout. A daily practice for body and mind.

Unlike fast-paced fitness classes, Tai Chi pairs slow, flowing movement with mindful breathing and deep relaxation. That makes it ideal for every fitness level — and it fits easily into a busy week.

Students often report better sleep, less joint stiffness, improved balance and a steadier sense of calm within just a few weeks. All you need is comfortable clothing.

What is Tai Chi? →

Ways to train

Find your place in the practice

See the full schedule →

01 — Group

Traditional group classes

Foundational Yang Style forms, taught step by step, mornings and evenings through the week.

02 — Private

One-on-one sessions

Personalised training for faster progress, rehabilitation goals or deeper skill — Fridays and Saturdays.

03 — Seniors

Balance & mobility

Joint-friendly movement with special care for stability, fall prevention and everyday confidence.

Your teacher

Yifan Zhao

Trained in China and the United States, Yifan brings deep knowledge of traditional Yang Style and a warm, patient way of teaching.

He explains not only how each posture is done, but why it matters — so every student builds a strong, confident foundation.

Benefits

Nine things the practice gives back

Low impact, deeply effective. Tai Chi works on strength, balance and the nervous system at once. Explore the benefits →

Body awareness

Flexibility

Coordination

Balance, grounding & root

A calm, deepened mind

Vitality & overall health

Circulation of Chi

Self-defense

Self-confidence

The three pillars

Tai Chi consists of three pillars, or types of practice, alongside a variety of physical exercises and meditative practices.

套路

Form

推手

Pushing Hands

應用

Application

Learn about the pillars →

From our students

“I started because my doctor suggested something low impact for my stress levels. I stayed because I genuinely love it. Yifan is a wonderful teacher and the classes have changed how I move through my whole day.”

— Naperville student

“I was nervous to try something new at my age, but from the first class I felt completely comfortable. Patient, clear instruction and a lovely group of people.”

— Adult beginner, Naperville

Inspiration

David-Dorian Ross

“America’s favorite” Tai Chi master teacher, studying since 1973 with top masters worldwide. A US and world record holder in forms competition — Inside Kung Fu Magazine called him “the man who brought Tai Chi mainstream.”

Learn more →

Your first class is closer than you think.

Take the first step toward better balance, less stress and deeper calm. Beginners always welcome.