Tai Chi Olympia offers beginning and continuing instruction in Cheng Man Ch’ing Tai Chi Chuan, along with weekly Qigong classes. Our classes emphasize relaxation, balance, body awareness and the enjoyment of practice.

Beginners are welcome. No previous experience is necessary.

The Benefits of Tai Chi

• Improved balance and coordination

• Release of unnecessary tension

• Better posture and body awareness

• Stress reduction and mental clarity

• A practice that can deepen throughout life

About the Instructor:

Doug Hewell

Doug began studying Tai Chi Chuan with Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo in San Francisco in 1976. He later studied for seven years with Patrick Watson’s School of Tai Chi Chuan and subsequently became an instructor with the Seattle School of Tai Chi Chuan.

A retired paramedic and firefighter, Doug brings a practical understanding of movement and the body to his teaching. His classes emphasize patience, relaxation, health, body awareness and the meditative aspects of tai chi.

Class Details

Qigong is offered as an ongoing class, and drop-ins are welcome. Beginning Tai Chi is taught progressively, with new students starting together and building the form step by step. Continuing classes are available for students who have learned the basic form and want to deepen their practice.

Be Still Like A Mountain,

Flow Like A River.

Schedule & Location

Roots & Branches Qigong
Thursdays • 10:00–11:00 AM
Drop-ins welcome

Beginning Tai Chi — September 2026
Thursdays • 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
New class begins September 3 • New students welcome

Continuing Tai Chi
Mondays • 6:30–7:20 PM
For current students

Next Beginning Tai Chi Class — January 2027
Mondays • 5:30–6:20 PM
New year-long class begins in January

All classes held at:
Soul Healing Center
1403 Garfield Ave NW
Olympia, WA 98502

Costs and registration are handled by the Soul Healing Center on the Westside of Olympia. Individual classes are $20 per class, The Soul Healing Center offers packages that can significantly lower the cost. Contact them at Soulhealingolympia.com

Please contact Tai Chi Olympia with any questions, using the form below, and we will contact you as soon as possible.