Taiji In Chicago teaches taiji through the Patrick Kelly method, a lineage-informed approach that brings together Daoist, Sufi, and yogic influences within a single practice. Rather than treating tai chi as a purely physical exercise, the instruction reflects a broader internal tradition, giving the work a contemplative depth alongside its formal training. The rhythm of the school is built around regular weekly classes, creating a steady structure for ongoing study and repetition. That core schedule is expanded through monthly workshops and occasional weekend intensives, allowing students to engage the material at different levels of depth and continuity.
The combination suggests a practice culture shaped by consistent training as well as more concentrated periods of immersion. Teaching is supported by a wider body of learning materials connected to the system, including published works and audio-visual resources related to practice. This creates an environment in which taiji is approached not only as something to do in class, but as a discipline with an intellectual and experiential framework of its own.
Underlying the instruction is an emphasis on what regular practice can cultivate over time. Training is presented with attention to the benefits of sustained study and to helping students understand what to expect as they develop. In that sense, Taiji In Chicago is organized less as a drop-in fitness offering than as an ongoing path of practice, grounded in a specific method and reinforced through classes, workshops, and deeper intensive study.
Taiji In Chicago
2864 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
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