Bending Tree Tai Chi Kung teaches classes and provides information for Tai Chi, Chi Kung, and Qigong in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. We invite you to learn more about Tai Chi and Qigong, to see our class offerings and schedule, pre-register for a class, and to review the other information we've provided.
It is our pleasure to offer you the teaching.
Class Tuition and Material Fees
Tuition is based on a $10 per hour fee. Click on the specific class types below for more detailed information regarding each specific class type.
The Bending Tree Instructor core looks forward to making your first experience a fun and interesting opportunity to practice an ancient moving meditation exercise. Please consider the differences in the programs listed on the Class Types page prior to choosing your class on the schedule page.
Confused? Don't know what class is best for you? Call Jude at 318-9355 for help!
Tai Chi for Wellness
Regular program, Chi Development / KinderChi
The members of Bending Tree strive to keep class tuition and materials fee affordable to the students. Cost for the wellness class is based on $10 per hour. Classes are 1.5 hours long therefore are $15 per class. Depending on the type of class and the instructor, some programs run month to month and some have a six weeks enrollment. Find out more at the class of your choice.
Students with financial hardship may make the tuition in two payments. Couples and Senior Citizens (60+) receive a 10% discount. Returning Graduates have reduced rates. See the class coordinator.
Tai Chi for Health
Tai Chi for Arthritis, Diabetes, Active Seniors, Health Recovery
The members of Bending Tree realize the financial challenges for students with medical problems or seniors on a fixed income. Cost for the health class is based on $10 per hour. Classes are one hour long. Students have the option of paying for each class ($10) but may enroll for a month's worth of classes at the first of each month at the discounted price of $9.00 per class (when purchased as a group for the month). Students entering the senior level have an additional one time $15 expense for T-shirt, and graduation card. See the class coordinator.
Seminars, Workshops, and Retreats
Bending Tree has many offerings to help the student develop a deeper understanding of Tai Chi and Qigong. From time to time there are special classes, seminars, workshops and retreats. Each is individually priced as per the time and difficulty of the class. Current students and graduates are connected to these offerings through the BT newsletter and email contact.
Wellness Store
Bending Tree does not strive to offer products for sale to students but has developed, at the request of students throughout the years, certain training aides and products that may enhance the student's understanding and enjoyment of the program. Products are available at the classes and events, and hopefully will soon be available on line. The Bending Tree Tai Chi t-shirt is not for sale to the public and may only be purchased or awarded in the senior level of classes.