Welcome to the School of Tao Chi: Grandmaster Franklin leading students in Tai Chi and Qigong practice, with blue and gold artwork

Move gently. Breathe deeply. Find balance.

Explore Tai Chi and Qigong classes, instructional videos, and private lessons with Grandmaster Franklin.

๐ŸŒฟ Join a class

Explore online and in-person instruction.

โ–ถ๏ธ Practice at home

Browse instructional video lessons.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ One-on-one guidance

Request a private lesson tailored to your needs.

Class Registration

Choose a program and send a registration request.

Online ยท From home

Tai Chi Without Barriers

Gentle Tai Chi and Qigong accessible to seniors and students of all experience levels.

Schedule and tuition: Confirm with instructor

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Bend, Oregon

Tai Chi & Qigong

In-person group instruction and guided practice.

$80/month

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La Pine, Oregon

Tai Chi & Qigong

Welcoming community classes with gentle instruction.

$30/month

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Instructional Videos

Watch your Tai Chi lesson here in the app. An internet connection is required for YouTube playback. Additional lessons are coming soon.

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Introduction to Tai Chi โ€” The First Postures

Practice the first few postures of the Tai Chi form with Grandmaster Franklin. Approximately 7 minutes.

Video hosted by YouTube; plays here when embedding is permitted.

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Gentle Qigong Practice

Simple movements and breathing for everyday practice.

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Meditation & Breathing

Slow down and cultivate a calm, focused mind.

Private Lesson Requests

Request individual instruction with Grandmaster Franklin, online or in person. Choose your preferred lesson format, type of instruction, and available days and times on the request form.

Your preferred days and times are a request, not a confirmed appointment. Grandmaster Franklin will contact you to discuss scheduling.

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The request form opens on the School of Tao Chi website and is sent to the instructor.

Announcements

Program highlight

Tai Chi Without Barriers

Online participation makes gentle movement instruction accessible from home or a community center.

Welcome

Stay Connected

Future class updates, event notices, and program announcements will appear here.

Student Resources

Helpful links and information for your Tai Chi and Qigong studies.

Getting started

Class Registration

Explore classes and send your registration request through the School of Tao Chi website.

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Personal instruction

Private Lessons

Request individual Tai Chi or Qigong instruction and discuss scheduling.

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Practice

Instructional Video

Watch Introduction to Tai Chi โ€” The First Postures with Grandmaster Franklin in the Videos section of this app.

Updates

Announcements

Read School of Tao Chi program news and class announcements.

Registration and private lesson requests are submitted through the website; this app does not process payments.

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