Tai Chi Olympia offers beginning and continuing instruction in Cheng Man Ch’ing Tai Chi Chuan.

Our classes emphasize relaxation, balance, body awareness and the enjoyment of practice.

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

Instructor: Doug Hewell

Doug began studying Tai Chi Chuan with Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo in San Francisco in 1976. He later studied 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, and a former runner and rock climber, Doug brings a practical understanding of movement and the body to his teaching. His classes emphasize relaxation, health, body awareness and the meditative aspects of Tai Chi.

Class Details

Tai Chi is taught progressively, with new students starting together and building our Tai Chi practice step by step. After learning the basic form, continuing classes are available for students who want to deepen their practice.

Be Still As A Mountain,

Move Like A Great River.

Schedule & Location

1st Third Tai Chi Form

September-November 2026
Thursdays • 11:30 AM–12:20 PM

2nd Third Tai Chi Form

September- November 2026
Mondays • 5:30–6:20 PM

Next Beginning Tai Chi Class

January-March 2027
Mondays • 5:30–6:20 PM

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

Costs and registration are handled by the Soul Healing Center of Olympia. Each third of the Tai Chi form is taught in a three month block, with a month off before starting the next third. The Soul Healing Center offers three-month and yearly membership packages. The first class is always free.

For more information and to register, contact Soulhealingolympia.com

To contact Tai Chi Olympia with any questions, use the form below, and we will respond as soon as possible.