Class Schedule
Please call the sifu who is teaching the class you are interested in attending (see names, phone numbers and emails below). Several classes are on hiatus over the summer and some facilities have mask requirements. Please note, chair tai chi is now available for those who have issues standing. Thank you!
PALM SPRINGS
Monday, Center for Spiritual Living, 2100 Racquet Club Drive
Sifu Jas; for info call (760) 902-9511
6:00 p.m. Beginners
7:00 p.m. Intermediate
$7 donation per class
Tuesday/Thursday, Mizell Senior Center, 480 S. Sunrise Way
Sifu Verna; for info call (541) 261-2665
2 p.m. Beginners
3 p.m. Advanced
$5 donation per class
Wednesday, Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1180 N. Palm Canyon Drive, (3rd Floor Conference Room)
Sifu Virginia; for info call (760) 898-5956
10 a.m. Beginners
$5 per class
Every Other Friday, Palo Verde Wellness Center, 707 Tahquitz Way, Suite 15 (Movie Theatre Complex)
Sifu Virginia; for info call (760) 898-5956
3:00 p.m. Beginners
For members only
CATHEDRAL CITY
Wednesday, Cathedral City Senior Center, 37171 W. Buddy Rogers Ave.
Sifu Verna; for info call (541) 261-2665
6 p.m. Beginners
$3 donation per class
RANCHO MIRAGE
Tuesday, Del Webb Rancho Mirage Clubhouse, 122 Claret
Sifu Catherine, for info call (760) 413-3432
12 p.m. Beginners
For DWRM residents only; register through Power of Fitness
Friday, Rancho Mirage Community Park, 71560 San Jacinto Dr.
Sifu Jay, for info email janderson@mindingmusic.com
8:30 a.m. Intermediate
No charge
Saturday, Sunnylands, 37977 Bob Hope Dr.
Classes will resume in the fall
Sifus of Tai Chi Circle of the Desert
10 a.m. Intro to Yang Family Form
No charge
PALM DESERT
Monday, Create Center for the Arts, 73600 Alessandro Drive
Sifu Master Lu; for info call (760) 325-1047
9 a.m. Healing Qi Gong
$5 per class
Tuesday, Create Center for the Arts, 73600 Alessandro Drive
Sifu Dawn; for info email dswajian@gmail.com
5:30 p.m. Beginners
Register through Create Center
Wednesday, The Joslyn Center, 73-750 Catalina Way
Sifu Darlene; for info call (760) 668-8382
11 a.m. All levels
$8.00 suggested donation, masks required
Thursday, Temple Sinai, 73251 Hovley Lane W.
Classes will resume on January 10, 2023
Sifu Diane, for info call (303) 916-4847
10 a.m. All levels. Please note masks are required if you are not vaccinated.
No charge; voluntary contribution to Temple Sinai appreciated
Friday, Spiritual Center of the Desert, Costa Hall, 45630 Portola Ave.
Sifu Master Lu; for info call (760) 325-1047
8:00 a.m. Advanced (registration and masks required)
$7.00 per class
Friday, Spiritual Center of the Desert, Costa Hall, 45630 Portola Ave.
Sifu Maureen; for info call (760) 587-1738
9 a.m. Beginners (registration required)
$7.00 per class
LA QUINTA
Wednesday, The Citrus, 50-503 Mandarina (Citrus membership required)
Sifu Darlene; for info call (760) 668-8382
9 a.m. All levels
CHAIR / WHEELCHAIR CLASSES
Tuesday, 3 p.m., In-House at Mizell Senior Center and via Zoom, 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs
Sifu Lea, for info call (760) 328-9327 or (760) 898-0399 or email yourtaichijourney@gmail.com
Wednesday, 1 p.m., Cathedral City Senior Center, 37171 W. Buddy Rogers Ave.
Sifu Lea, for info call (760) 328-9327 or (760) 898-0399 or email yourtaichijourney@gmail.com
QiGONG CLASSES
Saturday, QiGong on Zoom
Sifu Lu; for info call (760) 325-1047
Rock Steady Boxing participants only
CLASSES OUTSIDE THE COACHELLA VALLEY
CLAREMONT: Feeling Groovy Health and Wellness Center, 863 West Foothill Blvd.
Sifu DJ; for info call (818) 967-6660 or email dajuanlatimer716@gmail.com
Friday 12:00 p.m. Beginners
WEST COVINA: ESGV Japenese Community Center. 1203 West Puente Ave.
Sifu DJ; for info call (818) 967-6660 or email dajuanlatimer716@gmail.com
Monday 4:00 p.m. Beginners
Wednesday 4:00 p.m. Beginners
Thursday, 4:30 p.m., Beginners
Class Protocols
The following class protocols clarify the attitudes, behaviors, and performance standards that are expected from all who participate in classes taught by members of the Tai Chi Circle of the Desert. As a whole, they define the culture of our tai chi community.
- Evaluate self-performance and avoid the temptation to evaluate the performance of others.
- Acknowledge only what is practiced correctly in others and find what needs correction in one’s self.
- Refrain from attempting to teach Tai Chi before you are certified to do so.
- Model the code of honor and respect for self and for others in class and beyond.
- Find a teacher who can guide you to learn and demonstrate respect for that teacher in all learning situations.
- Respect the lineage of the form and all the masters who have brought it to you from the past.
- Be attentive and practice what is taught. Avoid the temptation to demonstrate what you have not practiced and do not understand. For it will always be evident that you do not understand and have not practiced.
- Practice and celebrate what you have learned while recognizing there is much that you have not yet learned.
- Be patient with yourself and honor your learning process and timeline. Be kind and supportive to others and honor their learning process and timeline.
- Remain true to yourself at all times and avoid the temptation to copy the form of another.
- Practice the form in your own way, consistent with your own ability level and unique learning style.
Teaching Philosophy
Tai Chi Circle of the Desert is dedicated to teaching Tai Chi to all who are interested in learning for as long as they want to learn and are willing to participate in their learning.
The practice of Tai Chi builds energy and increases joy. It is best learned and practiced in a relaxed class setting where everyone can celebrate where they are in the learning process.
It is the student’s responsibility to find a qualified teacher and to listen to and to cooperate with that teacher.
It is the teacher’s responsibility to recognize and honor the individual learning capacity and approach of each student and to adapt the teaching accordingly.
The art of teaching requires on-going learning on the part of the teacher.