Zoom Classes

These short practice sessions are designed for those who have studied the 12 movements of level 1, although anyone is welcome to attend. Please contact me if you are interested in a true beginner class.

Days and Times

Tuesdays and Thursdays, the first 3 weeks of each month

6:30 - 6:50 pm (Short & Sweet!)

Session Dates

April 8-24

May 6-22

About the Class

For those who have studied the 12 movements, true beginners contact me about a beginner class. This "Short & Sweet" class consists of 40 minutes per week, which is a "do-able" amount of time for many people as each class lasts only 20 minutes. This translates to 24 weeks of attendance to meet the 16 hour dosage found effective in studies mentioned at the top of this page. Benefits may be felt after each class and can be expected to grow over time with consistent practice.

• We will emphasize standing movement. Movement can be done seated as needed...variations will be shown. Be sure to do what feels best to you.

• Please scroll down to read: Preparation for Class, Welcome, Health & Safety, and to register.

• Zoom link will be emailed to you once you register.

 Preparation for Class

• Welcome

• Health & Safety

• Clear a safe space for your Tai Chi practice. Consider rugs, bags, cords, pets, furniture placement, and so forth. This is important when doing a class in-person and when participating via Zoom.

• Have a chair, wall, or sturdy piece of furniture to help with balance, as needed.

Registration & Payment

How to Register 

• All students need to use the "Pay What You Can" button to register for class, even if not submitting payment when registering. 

• After registering, you will receive an email confirmation with a Zoom link for the class. If you don't see the confirmation in your normal email, check your junk mail. Or email me.

• For your convenience, the same link is used for all of the Tuesday/Thursday evening classes. 

Join My Experiment?

• • • My intention is to continue offering these classes without requiring payment in hopes of including all who want to participate. Please be generous when you can pay and know that you are supporting me and others in the class. Thank-you.

    • Can't pay right now? No problem, but it is good that we have some sort of exchange to honor the value of my work and the community created by our classes. Here are two non-monetary options to contribute:

1. Please make a special effort to invite others to my classes. These classes are offered to help keep us all moving and building community as the pandemic evolves and resolves...and beyond.­­ 

2. Do good deeds in exchange for classes you take. Spread the spirit of kindness and generosity in ways that you can. Actively be kind to others. No gesture of kindness is too small...holding a door open or smiling works wonders. Create positive ways to connect with others - take a walk, play music, sing, tell stories and jokes, dance, garden, make something for someone, teach someone to read or write, call a friend or family member, be politically active, and advocate - for the environment, for individuals, for societal issues you care about.

Pay What You Can

• Sliding scale of $0 - $30. per class. 

• Pay by month, week, or individual class. Adjust the amount after clicking the "Pay What You Can" button below.

Payment Options

1. Use the "Pay What You Can" button to submit payment with  PayPal or a credit card.

OR

2. Use the Venmo QR code. 

   • On phone: Click on the QR Code and pay. 

   • On computer: Scan with phone camera and pay.

   • Pay nothing when you register under the "Pay What You Can" button.

OR

3. Use a Check.

   • Make check payable to: Jeanne-Marie Hughes.

   • Mail to: Jeanne-Marie Hughes, 1728 Ocean Avenue #184, SF, CA, 94112

   • Pay nothing when you register under the "Pay What You Can" button.