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Blooming Lotus Tai Chi offers classes and provides information about Tai Chi and Qi Gong in the greater Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Santa Clara County area.

See our schedule page for class information. EACH INSTRUCTOR HAS THEIR OWN EMAIL AND CONTACT INFORMATION UNDER THEIR PROFILE AND SCHEDULE PAGE. Feel free to contact us by email or to contact individual instructors for questions about class content.

We are trained in the rare Nam Hoa Temple style. All instructors have studied directly with, and are certified by Nam Hoa Temple Internal Arts Association Tai Chi Master Jim Scott-Behrends.

Some of our instructors have also trained in the internationally recognized Tai Chi for Health Programs.

All of the instructors on this website are fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19.

Announcements

October 7, 2024 Grace Sanchez’s new classes start this week

Qigong and Guided Relaxation, and the Yang 24 Form will begin a new series on Monday October 7, 2024. See schedule page for current updates. Students must register through Dominican Hospital PEP Department either online or by calling the office. On Tuesday October 8, 2024 Beginning Tai Chi and Sun 73 will begin their next series. Three of the classes are outdoors in our garden patio as weather permits and students are enjoying the ambiance and the classes immensely. Current students have priority for registration for our next sessions, and need speak to our office staff directly to hold the space.

October, 2024 LOCAL MASK MANDATES HAVE BEEN LIFTED but indoor masking is recommended, ANNUAL COVID SHOTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE

Staying up to date on recommended vaccines is wise. If you are high risk masking indoors is highly recommended.

For information about Covid-19 Vaccination availability and current activity guidelines the Santa Cruz County Health Department website is helpful. Both MRNA vaccines and Novavax a new option available for covid vaccination. It is recommended that people over 65 receive updated boosters this spring. Follow public health recommendations to keep yourself and others safe.