Taoist Studies Institute - Tai Chi & Qi Gong Classes in Seattle & Virtually Online

Fostering the Taoist Tradition through Cultivation, Education, and the Arts.

Note ~ Classes Saturday 10/3 will be offered online or in-person at Xuan Xiu Gong Taoist Sanctuary. No classes in Seattle that day.

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, 2026:

Dates TBD: Monday Morning Special Series Class, 9-10:30am (topic TBA)
Dec. 25 - Jan 3: 10-Day Deepening Practice Winter Retreat at Xuan Xiu Gong Daoist 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!

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Live Class Schedule

Oct 28 - Oct 30, 2026

Wednesday

Oct. 28

9 AM

1 hr

Fang Song Gong (Qi Gong)

Online Only

10 AM

1 hr

Bagua Zhang

Online Only

6 PM

1 hr

Stick and Ruler Gong (Qi Gong)

Taoist Studies Institute & Online

7 PM

1 hr

Advanced Tai Chi (Hunyuan Taiji 48 Form)

Taoist Studies Institute & Online

Thursday

Oct. 29

No events scheduled

Friday

Oct. 30

No events scheduled

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Drop-in class fee is $25. Monthly memberships and flexible class packages offer great discounts over the drop-in rate.

Tai Chi Master ZhiCheng Practicing the Advanced Tai Chi Form (Hunyuan Taiji 48 Form) for In-Person and Virtual Class in Seattle, Washington

Flexible Memberships

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.

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Students at a Daoist Meditation Retreat eating a communal meal with a beautiful view out to the mountains at Xuan Xiu Gong Taoist Sanctuary and Retreat Center

Retreats

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.

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Courtyard and main gate of the Daoist Temple at Xuan Xiu Gong Monastery where Qi Gong and Tai Chi retreats, classes, and special events are held

Intensive Series Classes

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.

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Qi Gong students standing in a circle, their arms spread practicing Hunyuan Gong, a Qi Gong class at the Taoist Studies Institute in Phinney Ridge, Seattle, Washington.

Live Practice Classes

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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Xuan Xiu Gong Taoist Sanctuary & Retreat Center

玄修宮道觀

Sunrise over the mountains and hills as seen from Xuan Xiu Gong Taoist Sanctuary and retreat center. In the foreground is the sanctuary's meadow and pond, framed by trees.

Main gate into the Daoist Temple at Xuan Xiu Gong Taoist Sanctuary and Retreat Center in the snow. The tall wooden gate displays the Chinese name 玄修宮 and is guarded by stone lions. Evergreen trees surround the temple.

Students at a Taoist Meditation Retreat enjoy a communal meal at the Xuan Xiu Gong Daoist Sanctuary. Beautiful views of the peaceful mountains and meadow stretch beyond the wide windows.

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.

Xuan Xiu Gong Taoist Sanctuary

Capital Campaign

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Testimonials

"After about a decade of training with Master Zhicheng, my health and wellbeing have transformed dramatically. I moved from a different country in order to learn from him, and it's the best decision I have ever made!"

-JOHN BLUE

"I can’t imagine a better place to begin learning Qigong, Taiji Chuan, and Bagua Zhang. I came to the school with a decade or more of experience in Qigong, Martial Arts, and Chinese Medicine, thinking I knew some things. What I was to experience in the next few years was more rich in content than what I had come with."

-ZACHARY BREMS

"Shifu ZhiCheng melds masterful and embodied understanding of the underlying principles of Taoism, Qigong and T'ai Chi with practical application. Additionally, there is an undercurrent of kindness which is nurtured - always."

-MICHELLE THORESON

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.

Taoist Studies Institute

Fostering the Taoist Tradition through Cultivation, Education, and the Arts.

Upcoming Intensive Series Classes, Retreats, & Special Events

Upcoming Retreats and Cultural Events, 2026:

Live Class Schedule

Xuan Xiu Gong Taoist Sanctuary & Retreat Center

玄 修 宮 道 觀

Xuan Xiu Gong Taoist Sanctuary

Capital Campaign

Testimonials

Fostering the Taoist Tradition through cultivation, education, and the arts.

What is the difference between "Taoist" and "Daoist?"

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