Taoist Arts Center

New classes 4/28! Marriage of Heaven and Earth Qigong at 7PM and Tai Chi at 8PM

Gong Hay Fat Choy! Happy Lunar New Year

February 17th welcomes the Year of the Fire Horse: A year of energy, passion, and momentum, favoring action over hesitation and bold moves over playing it safe.

The Horse symbolizes agility, confidence, and success. Respect its power and it will carry you forward; ignore it and expect resistance. Expect rapid change, fresh starts, and forward motion in 2026 as old systems fall away and new ones emerge.

Whether you’re a Horse or simply riding the wave, this year promises excitement, courage, and growth.

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and successful Year of the Fire Horse!

Merry Solstice, happy holidays, and a grounded, good-humored new year from the Taoist Arts Center! Wishing you a year of healthful practice and positive actions.☯️

Save the date! Open House, Tuesday, January 6, 2026 @ 6:15pm. Learn about our school!

Our new website is live and new classes start soon! The Taoist Arts Center website has been completely redesigned and rewritten. It’s now mobile-friendly, easier to navigate, and filled with updated content about our Tai Chi, Qigong, and Taoist Meditation classes. Visit https://taoist-arts.com !

Our new website is live! The Taoist Arts Center website has been completely redesigned and rewritten. It’s now mobile-friendly, easier to navigate, and filled with updated content about our Tai Chi, Qigong, and Taoist Meditation classes. Visit https://taoist-arts.com !

Just like the snake, Tai Chi teaches us to be graceful and flexible when it comes to healing the body and dodging stress. 😉

We’re excited to slither into the new year with big energy and balanced moves, so we’ve just launched a new Instagram page to share all with you! 🎉 Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/taoistartscenterny/

New classes start Sept 2, 2025! Open house that day at 6:30 and new terms begin Sept 2 and Sept 4! Details below for Fall Classes. 👉 Learn more: https://taoist-arts.com or see below!

🌿 Fall Taoist Arts Classes 🌿

Chi Kung: Better Breathing – Tuesdays, Sept 2–Oct 21, 7pm (Free on Sept 2)

Tai Chi Chuan (Wu Style) – Tuesdays, Sept 2–Oct 21, 8pm (Free on Sept 2)

Chi Kung: 8 Pieces of Brocade – Thursdays, Sept 4–Oct 23, 7pm

Taoist Meditation – Thursdays, Sept 4–Oct 23, 8pm

✨ Calm your mind, strengthen your body, energize your spirit!

We are working on a new website! Stay tuned... and let us know in the comments what you'd like to see on our new site!

Happy Year of the Wood Dragon from the Taoist Arts Center! This Lunar New Year begins February 10, 2024.

The Dragon is a majestic and lucky creature in Chinese culture symbolizing bravery, creativity and innovation. In ancient times Dragons stood for the divine power of the emperor and his supernatural abilities. Today Dragons are the ultimate symbol of strength and courage, embodying luck, vitality and enthusiasm.

Dragon years are known for good fortune, unpredictability and excitement. These mystical creatures that live in the sky represent the yang energy of the universe. They are the epitome of creativity, power and prosperity. Due to their enhanced energy and action Dragon years are an excellent opportunity for problem solvers, visionary leaders and innovators.

People born in Dragon years are irrepressible free spirits who live unpredictable lives. These creative and flamboyant individuals are innovative, enterprising, passionately brave people who are confident in the face of adversity. They make excellent artists, inventors, philosophers, engineers, psychoanalysts, politicians, actors and musicians. Those born in the year of the Wood Dragon are particularly creative, ambitious, optimistic and adventurous. They like to explore new ideas and challenge themselves. They are generous, compassionate and loyal to their friends. As individuals who enjoy being in the spotlight, they can be quick-tempered and conceited. Watch out for their tempers, or pay the price.

Dragon people are generally healthy individuals who like to burn the candle at both ends. Unfortunately, they can use up their abundant energy, have emotional outbursts and suffer from occasional ill health. These problems can be remedied by initiating a calming routine in their daily lives that soothes the mind and spirit while rejuvenating the body.

Internal Martial Artists will find the Year of the Dragon particularly auspicious. Dragon years encourage the cultivation of internal energy, flexibility, circular movement and subtle strength; qualities that symbolically reflect the Dragon's fluidity and potent force. The Dragon's emphasis on internal strength, aligns with its energetic connection to spiritual development and self-awareness. For those practicing Tai Chi, Chi Kung or Meditation, this focus on smooth flow of Chi provides a unique opportunity for growth and transformation.

Utilizing the energy of the Dragon helps internal martial artists deepen their awareness of the Taoist philosophies that drive their practice and encourages growth in martial skills, mental fortitude and spiritual insight. Embracing the Dragon’s qualities can help them understand the deeper purpose of their training, inspire them to set higher practice goals and improve mental discipline.

See comment below for a list of people born in the Year of the Dragon!

Free classes, Tues Jan 5th! Online Open House at 6:30 pm followed by 8 Pieces of Brocade Chi Kung at 7pm, and Wu style Tai Chi at 8pm. See https://taoist-arts.com/Free_Events/free_events.html and get your invitation by emailing [email protected].
Below, BP Chan demonstrates 8 Pieces of Brocade Chi Kung at the Tai Chi Farm, circa 1990. (Photo: Zhong Ding Tai Chi)