REAL Tai Chi Walking
Boost balance, ease pain, and feel calm… one mindful step at a time.
Learn the authentic, science-backed practice
in a 4-week course LIVE with Ann Swanson, MS
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Tai Chi Walking is everywhere right now, but much of what you see online is not actually tai chi.
In this 4-week LIVE Zoom course, you’ll learn the real practice from a real teacher, with clear step-by-step guidance, supportive feedback, and time to ask questions.
No AI slop. No gimmicks. No ongoing subscriptions. Learn from a real teacher with 20+ years of experience.
Why learn Tai Chi Walking LIVE?
Tai Chi Walking may look simple, but the small details make a big difference.
Where do you place your foot?
Are you shifting your weight correctly?
How do you modify with knee/hip/back pain?
That is hard to learn from videos alone, and even harder from AI-generated content that may not be tai chi at all.
In this LIVE course, I can guide you through the details step by step, watch you, answer your questions, and help you understand the practice in your own body.
You’ll learn real Tai Chi Walking with real-time support, so the movements become safer, smoother, and more effective.
A Gentle Practice With Real Benefits
Tai chi is often called meditation in motion because it blends slow movement, breath, posture, balance, and focused attention.
It is gentle, but that does not mean it is weak. And when practiced safely and effectively, you’ll feel the benefits immediately.
In this course, you’ll learn how to bring those benefits into Tai Chi Walking in a practical, accessible way.
Tai chi can help you:
Restore balance and prevent falls through slow, mindful steps with awareness of weight transference.
Ease pain, stiffness, and arthritis symptoms with low-impact movement that is gentle on your joints.
Improve posture and coordination by training your body and brain to work together.
Reduce stress and support healthy blood pressure through calming, meditative movement.
Support metabolic health by helping regulate blood sugar and lower stress hormones like cortisol. Over time, this may help your body better manage stubborn belly fat. That’s the realistic science, not the scammy “melt belly fat overnight” nonsense.
Build strength and flexibility without pushing, straining, or forcing your body.
Feel calmer and steadier in both your movement and your mind.
You do NOT need to be flexible.
You do NOT need to be coordinated or have good balance.
You do NOT need prior tai chi experience or equipment.
You just need a little space to move and a willingness to try!
This course is for you if…
You want to improve your balance without signing up for a dry “fall prevention” class.
You want science-backed Tai Chi from a real teacher you can trust.
You want something low-impact and joint-friendly that you can actually look forward to doing.
You like the idea of meditation, but sitting still can get boring.
You want clear guidance, home practice, accountability, and support between classes.
You want to understand what Tai Chi Walking actually is, not just copy movements.
Whether you’re brand new to tai chi or joined the Tai Chi Walking Challenge and want to go deeper, you’ll be guided step by step in a way that feels approachable and doable.
What You’ll Learn In This 4-Week Live Course:
Week 1:
Real Tai Chi Walking Foundations.
Discover what tai chi is, and what it isn’t
Learn why we’re starting with the most popular tai chi style in the world: Yang Style
Start safely with research-backed Tai Chi for Health warm-ups
Discover optimal hip, knee, toe alignment
Build the foundation of Tai Chi Walking through mindful footwork
Practice Tai Chi Walking footwork forward, backward, sideways & 360º stepping (never shared!)
Week 2:
Posture, Breath, Arms & Coordination.
Learn Dan Tian Breathing, a science-backed breathwork technique
Explore the traditional concepts of Qi, Yin & Yang
Embody the proper Tai Chi Posture
Refine your Tai Chi Walking footwork
Refine two classic Tai Chi arm patterns to make it a full-body flow with classic Tai Chi forms:
Parting the Wild Horse’s Mane
Wave Hands Like Clouds
Learn how to breathe properly in Tai Chi Walking
Week 3:
Principles & Retro Walking
Explore authentic Tai Chi principles that make this more than choreography
Try the Tai Chi for Health warm-ups seated
Coordinate breath, arms, and steps into a smoother Tai Chi Walking flow
Add arm movements to your retro/backward walking in a form called Repulse Monkey… with insider tips & tricks
Week 4:
Meditation in Motion
Experience “meditation in motion” & the psychological phenomenon “flow state”
Practice BOX Tai Chi Walking that you can do anytime, anywhere
Learn Sun Style Tai Chi Walking
Learn the ultimate Tai Chi Meditation technique to space in the joints to support joint health
Discover the next steps in your Tai Chi Journey
More Than A Class: A Home Practice With Support
The real benefits of Tai Chi Walking come from practice.
That is why this course includes weekly home practice prompts, accountability reminders, and direct support from Ann, so you are not left wondering what to do between sessions.
You’ll know what to practice, how to keep it simple, and how to build Tai Chi Walking into real life.
And during the course, you’ll have a supportive community where you can ask unlimited questions as they come up.
What’s Included:
When you join, you’ll receive:
4 LIVE 60-minute Zoom classes with Ann Swanson, MS
Step-by-step instruction in real Tai Chi Walking
Live feedback and time for questions
A way to submit questions before class if you cannot attend LIVE
Lifetime access to the class recordings
A downloadable practice guide
A Tai Chi Walking cheat sheet
Weekly home practice prompts so you know exactly what to practice between sessions
Accountability reminders to help you stay consistent
Bonus short practice videos
Email reminders to help you stay on track
A supportive community where you can ask unlimited questions during the course
Direct support from Ann throughout the 4-week course
Note: Don’t worry, this is NOT an ongoing subscription.
It is a one-time payment.
This Is An Investment In Your Health
It is easy to put your own well-being last.
But your balance, mobility, peace of mind, and confidence in your body affect how you move through every part of your life.
Real Tai Chi Walking gives you a gentle practice you can return to again and again, not just for exercise, but for steadiness, stress relief, and deeper connection with yourself.
This is not about pushing harder. It is about moving with more awareness, ease, and care..
This 4-week course meets LIVE on Zoom once a week.
Length: 60 minutes with Q&A
Dates/Times: See cohort options below
Don’t worry if you can’t attend live. Recordings will be available afterward, and you can submit questions on the course platform before or after class.
Cameras are encouraged so Ann can offer the most helpful guidance and feedback.
You’ll also get step-by-step handouts, practice reminders & more!
Limited Time Offer
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
$179$139
Register now to save $40
Limited space in each cohort. Live attendance not required, as recordings are available.
Choose your cohort below to register:
No subscription.
One payment for the full 4-week LIVE course
*Class recordings included
Wednesdays: August 12, August 19, August 26, and September 2
Time: 1 pm EDT / 10 am PDT
Wednesdays: August 26, September 2, September 9, and September 16
Time: 10:30 am EDT / 7:30 am PDT
Thursdays: September 3, September 10, September 17, and September 24
Time: 6 pm EDT / 3 pm PDT
“This training was much more in depth and informative than I first thought it would be. I didn't know what to expect, but this has been wonderful.
I need to go back and review the Tai Chi video practices and actually put them to use! ”
—Rhonda, yoga teacher
“Exceptional. The experience and knowledge that Ann contains herself and shares with others is a gift. Our live calls always felt connected and energizing. “
—Carrie, Wellness Guide
“Ann, your integrity, authenticity, and expertise are so needed to educate the community on the true practice that is evidence-based and an amazing lifelong strategy for well-being for our entire being. I am so grateful our paths have crossed! I look forward to continuing to study with you for life.”
—Laurie
Meet Your Teacher: Ann Swanson, MS, LMT, C-IAYT, E-RYT500
Hi, I’m Ann. I began studying Tai Chi in China over 20 years ago, and I’m a certified instructor of the research-backed Tai Chi for Health program.
With over 5 million views on my Tai Chi Walking videos, I’ve become a trusted voice for people who want to learn the real practice behind the trend.
My wellness books have sold nearly a million copies in 15+ languages, and my work focuses on translating science-backed practices into simple, accessible tools for real life.
In this LIVE course, I’ll teach you authentic Tai Chi Walking in a clear, practical way so you can ease stiffness, restore balance, and feel calm, one mindful step at a time.
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“I just tried your work out and I find it calming and relaxing. I'm 64 and lost a lot of ability to hike due to major surgery and recovery (still), but am slowly trying to get back into the swing of things, and this workout was quite easy to follow and a nice way to restart moving.”
—Ann
Thank you for being real. Not just a human, but matter of fact, real information, no hype. I have been looking for this kind of honestly for years. The way you explain Tai Chi Walking makes so much sense. I feel like I am really starting to understand this practice.
—Deseret
“Excellent instruction and demonstration. This fundamental practice of Tai Chi is often overlooked as students focus on the form and hand movements. However, the root of movements comes from the feet and the relaxed concentration and correct alignment are very important to develop at an early stage - and to continually revisit.
You have a superb teaching style that your students will benefit from.“
—Mark
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. This course is beginner-friendly and designed to help you learn step by step.
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That’s great (though not required). This course will help you go deeper, refine your technique, and understand the real tai chi principles behind the movements.
I’ll be going deeper than I ever could in pre-recorded videos.
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This course is designed to be gentle and beginner-friendly. You’ll be given options, and you can sit, pause, or take breaks as needed.
I’m highly trained to adapt the practices for health conditions and chronic pain. In fact, that’s my specialty!
As always, listen to your body and check with your healthcare provider if you are unsure whether a movement practice is appropriate for you.
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No. You can practice Tai Chi Walking in a small area with no equipment needed.
It’s recommended to wear loose, comfortable clothes and flat shoes, but if you’re more comfortable barefoot, that’s ok.
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Yes. Recordings will be available afterward, and you will have lifetime access. You don’t have to attend live to get the benefits.
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Cameras are highly encouraged so Ann can see your movement and offer more helpful guidance. That’s really how you’ll get feedback on your form and safety.
I recommend using a laptop rather than your phone or tablet, so you can set it up so we can see each other. Some people even set it up to project me on their TV! However, a laptop is perfect :)
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That is one of the biggest benefits of this course. You are learning from a real person who is here to answer your questions and can see you to give feedback on your form.
You can ask questions during class, submit questions before class if you can’t attend LIVE, and ask unlimited questions in the course community during the 4-week course.
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Yes. You’ll receive weekly home practice prompts and accountability reminders via email, so you know exactly what to focus on between sessions.
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No! There are no hidden fees or ongoing subscriptions or hidden fees. This is a one-time payment for the 4-week LIVE course.
Still have a question?
Join REAL Tai Chi Walking
Boost balance, ease pain, and feel calm… one mindful step at a time.
Learn the authentic, science-backed practice behind the trend with Ann Swanson, MS.
No AI slop.
No gimmicks.
No ongoing subscriptions.
Learn from a real teacher who cares.
Register now to save $40. The price will increase to the full price of $179.
Space is limited.