Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi Chuan in the Santa Fe Area
Whoever practices Tai Chi, correctly and regularly will gain the pliability of a child, the health of a lumberjack and the peace of mind of a sage.
~Ancient Chinese Saying
LEARN TAI CHI
- Beginner – Advanced Classes for Adults in Tai Chi Forms, Qi Gong, Tai Chi Sword and Weapons and Sensing Hands
- Tai Chi Workshops offered for Professional Conferences or Retreats
- Tai Chi Classes offered for Kids (ages 5 & up) for School or Camp Programs
- Wellness Days or Health Fairs offered for Schools, Hospitals or any employer
- Tai Chi for Students with Special Needs (Learning Disabilities, Autism, Intellectual Disablities)
> Visit our Classes, Workshops & Retreats page
WHY TAI CHI CHUAN?
- Gain Relaxation of Mind & Body through Mindfulness
- Leads to Robust Health & Longevity
- Meditation in Movement
- Dedicated Discipline for Body, Mind and Spirit
- Learn Martial Art and Self-Defense Applications especially for women
- Health Benefits – Research shows benefits for Cardiac Health, Arthritic Conditions, Parkinson’s, High Blood Pressure, Prevent Injuries, Reduce Stress and leads to Improvement of Balance and Postural Impairments due to aging or other chronic injuries.
The 8 Active Ingredients of Tai Chi Chuan, according to the Harvard Medical Guide are:
- Awareness – Including mindfulness and focused attention
- Intention of Embodied Movement – Intentional movements
- Structural Integration – Dynamic Form and Function of biomechanically efficient shapes
- Active Relaxation – Meditation in motion using slow, flowing movements
- Strengthening and Flexibility – Naturally strengthens and tones the body with practice
- Natural Freer Breathing – Helps regulate and harmonize the nervous and organ systems
- Social Support – Interactions with others toward self-discovery
- Embodied Spirituality – Provide a practical framework integrating mind, body and spirit.
Eight Active Ingredients of Tai Chi (pdf – thanks to http://www.taijiquan.nl)
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ABOUT JILL L. BASSO
- Lives in Santa Fe since 2007
- Originally hails from NYC
- Cheng Man-Ch’ing Lineage from NY
- Senior Student to Master William C. Phillips (student of Cheng Man-Ch’ing)
- Certified Tai Chi Instructor since 1996
- Three-time gold medalist in Tai Chi form and Push Hands
- Tai Chi Tournament Judge in 2025
Additional Career Highlights
- M.A.in Education from Columbia University
- Masters Level Educator & Trainer since 1988
- B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation
- Licensed Massage Therapist certified in New Mexico
- Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), Dr. Peter Levine’s Trauma Resolution program
“Sifu Jill is a clear and attentive instructor. Her classes are upbeat, well-paced, and attract a wonderful community of people who share in the health benefits of Tai Chi.”
– Patricia Cook, PhD , Santa Fe
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