Beginning T'ai Chi Chih is a mindfulness moving meditation.

Are you looking for more calm in your daily routine? Consider circulating and balancing your inner energy or “chi” by learning and practicing T'ai Chi Chih at Gloria Dei. The form is composed of nineteen easy, slow moving, meditative movements and one pose. It is not an exercise program, a martial art, or a religion, but rather a form of mindfulness moving meditation with benefits for body, mind, and spirit.

T’ai Chi Chih is very adaptable, and does not require a particular level of physical fitness or coordination. Men, women, old, young, and everyone in between can find benefits from it. No special clothing or equipment is required and, if needed or desired, the movements may even be done seated. You may find yourself enjoying greater flexibility and balance, better general health, more serenity, an improved immune system, and increased joy through these gentle movements.

Dates: Eight sessions on Thursdays, October 15 - December 10, 2026
Time: 4:30-5:45 pm
Location: The Looking Within Center at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Rochester, MN
Instructor: Judy Trousdell, accredited T’ai Chi Chih instructor and long-time TCC practitioner

Note: If you miss a week at any point of the class, the instructor will be glad to meet with you before the next class to catch you up on anything missed. Participants also receive a hand-out of instructions for each movement.

Registration deadline: Sunday, October 11

Class Fee: $40
Payment of cash or a check made out to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church will be collected on the first day of class.

Questions: Contact Roxane Chlachula; Roxanec@gloria-dei.com