Add a little more cardio to your tai chi practice by taking it on the trails! Walk around iconic Arboretum vistas like Lake Marmo while pausing to move your body with the grace and confidence of the ancient tai chi masters. Learn the secret of balancing yin and yang: strength with beauty, power with peace, endurance with flow—and take your practice beyond the classroom. TaijiFit™ is a form of tai chi suitable for beginners.
There is no routine or choreography to memorize or get right. Your instructor will lead you into flow using the Qi Cueing method developed by International Master David-Dorian Ross.
Attending every class and practicing at home just to keep up will not be needed. Come as often as your schedule allows and never get behind.
All experience levels are welcome.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructor: Dawn Nader, certified tai chi instructor, Elevate Tai Chi
Age: 16 and older
Course number: WELL251
Instructor
Dawn Nader, certified tai chi instructor, Elevate Tai Chi
Dawn Nader has more than 15 years experience as a student and instructor in Wushu, Yang Style Tai Chi, and Straight Sword, and she is a certified TaijiFit™ Method instructor. Her journey toward wellness through the Chinese martial arts provides a perspective on using mindful movement as an exercise to empower the mind, strengthen the body, boost the immune system, and improve the condition of the human spirit. Learn more at Elevate Tai Chi.
What to Know
This program meets outdoors. Check the forecast and dress for the weather.
Wear comfortable clothes that allow for easy movement, and sturdy walking shoes.
Be prepared to walk a mile on uneven terrain at a slow pace.
All experience levels are welcome.
See Education Program Policies for information about cancellations, refunds, and scholarships.
Program Schedule
This program meets during these times; choose your sessions. Pricing is per session.
October
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Parking lot P-29, West Side
November
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Parking lot P-29, West Side
