Fostering the Taoist Tradition through Cultivation, Education, and the Arts.
Saturday 10/18 classes will be online or at Xuan Xiu Gong Sanctuary in Snohomish - there will be no classes in Seattle.
Xuan Xiu Gong Taoist Sanctuary
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Upcoming Intensive Series Classes, Retreats, & Special Events
Refine your tai chi and qi gong practice through intensive series classes with expert instruction in technique, body mechanics, breathing, intent, and more. Nourish yourself and increase your skill during retreats at the Xuan Xiu Gong Taoist Sanctuary. Join the community for Chinese cultural events & literary salons.
Upcoming Retreats and Cultural Events in 2025:
October 5, Sunday ~ Chinese Moon Festival / Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration at Xuan Xiu Gong Sanctuary
October 17 - 19 ~ Taoist Practice Retreat at Xuan Xiu Gong Sanctuary
Quiet the Mind. Increase Health & Vitality.
Hunyuan Taiji (Tai Chi) is a modern system of martial arts, health exercise and spiritual cultivation with its roots in Taoist principles. We cultivate stillness to find the root of movement, and employ movement to nurture the return to stillness.
Gentle, mindful movements in Tai Chi and Qi Gong have been shown to improve immune function, balance, cardiovascular health, sleep, mental health, and chronic pain—helping you live better, no matter your starting point.
Tai Chi and Qi Gong are also a great supplement to your other activities—whether running, rock climbing, skiing, or walking the neighborhood. By improving body integration, internal power, flexibility, and resistance to fatigue, Tai Chi and Qi Gong help you perform at your best.
Practice with us in-person in Seattle, Washington or virtually online from anywhere in the world!
Drop-in class fee is $25. Monthly memberships and flexible class packages offer great discounts over the drop-in rate.
For the occasional student to serious practitioners of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and more, we offer a variety of membership options to suit your schedule - whether you practice in Seattle or virtually online.
Let the cares of your life fall away and nourish yourself through movement, stillness, good food, and the beauty of nature. Accelerate your progress in Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Meditation and more through immersive, dedicated practice and expert, individualized instruction.
Dive deep into technique & get your questions answered in in-depth series classes available virtually online. Topics include Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Eight Sections of Brocade (Ba Duan Jin), meditation, and more.
Join us in-person in Seattle, Washington or virtually online from around the world for live classes in Qi Gong, Tai Chi Chuan (Taiji Quan), and Bagua Zhang.
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A place to transmit living Daoist Tradition.
Home to an active Daoist Temple, the sanctuary in Snohomish, Washington hosts Daoist practice retreats, Chinese cultural events, and occasional classes.
Visit: experience the Daoist Temple and stroll the forest paths.
Volunteer: help maintain this inspirational space at an upcoming Work Party (Sundays April - Sept).
Donate: support and sustain the Sanctuary as a place of peace and transformation.
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Fostering the Taoist Tradition through cultivation, education, and the arts.
The Taoist Studies Institute offers a comprehensive curriculum of Tai Chi Chuan (Taiji Quan), Qi Gong, Bagua Zhang, Taoist (Daoist) philosophy, meditation, and internal martial arts for beginners through advanced practitioners. A 501(c)(3) non-profit located in the Greenwood / Phinney Ridge Neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, USA, join us in-person or stream our classes virtually from online anywhere in the world.
What is the difference between "Taoist" and "Daoist?"
The only difference between "Taoism" and "Daoism" is the English spelling.
Taoism and Daoism both refer to the ancient Chinese philosophy and religion. The spelling difference comes from the system used to transliterate the Chinese script into the Latin alphabet. Whether you write “Tao” (Wade-Giles romanization) or “Dao” (Pinyin), the meaning and pronunciation (with a “d” sound in English) is the same.
