2026 Events
Public talks · Workshops · Programs · Camps
Advancing evidence-informed Tai Chi and Qigong
Upcoming
March 19
8:30–9:30 AM ET
Grand Rounds Presentation
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine
Virtual Tai Chi and Qigong for Chronic Low Back Pain: Clinical Evidence, Mechanisms, and Next Steps
This Grand Rounds presentation reviews findings from a large pragmatic randomized controlled trial evaluating a virtually delivered Tai Chi and Qigong intervention for adults with chronic low back pain. The talk examines functional outcomes, rehabilitation-relevant mechanisms, and implications for long-term self-management.
Format: In-person
Host: Weill Cornell Medicine
April 30 - May 1
Conference Presentation at Harvard
The Science of Tai Chi & Qigong as Whole Person Health
Virtual Tai Chi and Qigong for Low Back Pain: Research Findings and Experiencing Core Components
This conference presentation shares research findings from a pragmatic randomized controlled trial examining a fully virtual Tai Chi, Qigong, and meditation program for adults with chronic low back pain. In addition to presenting clinical outcomes, the session includes an interactive experiential component introducing core training elements used in the study.
Format: In-person on April 30th
Interactive session 12:05 - 12:45pm ET
Oral presentation 2:15 - 2:30pm ET
Organizer: Osher Center for Integrative Health, Harvard Medical School
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Summer
In-Person Summer Camps
June 2 - June 7
Tai Chi & Qigong Fundamentals Camp
Beginner & Intermediate Level
Back pain and whole-body well-being (balance, sleep, stress, and immune function)
June 7 – June 12
Chen Tai Chi Cannon Fist Camp
Intermediate & Advanced Level
Internal power, silk-reeling, agility, and injury prevention
Format: In-person camp
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November 20 - 22
Workshop
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
Tai Chi and Qigong for Back Pain
Improve Sleep, Reduce Stress, and Restore Balance
An in-person workshop at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health exploring Tai Chi and Qigong as gentle, intentional practices for relieving chronic back pain while enhancing sleep, stress regulation, balance, and confidence in everyday movement. Participants will engage in slow, intentional movement, stillness, and meditation practices to strengthen the core, support spinal stability, and examine and transform the roots of stress and anxiety.
The workshop reflects evidence-informed principles studied in a randomized controlled trial of Tai Chi and Qigong for chronic low back pain and includes clinical perspectives from honored guest speaker Roger Härtl, MD. Recent clinical research on a virtually delivered Tai Chi and Qigong program for chronic low back pain, published in the North American Spine Society Journal, will also be discussed.
Dates: Friday–Sunday, November 20–22, 2026
Format: In-person workshop
Location: Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Stockbridge, MA
Registration: Through Kripalu Yoga & Health
Ongoing (year-round)
Online Live Classes
Saturday · Spine Fundamentals
A gentle, foundational class centered on spine health—supporting back pain relief, balance, sleep, and stress regulation through evidence-informed Tai Chi and Qigong practice.
Schedule: Saturdays · 10 - 11am ET
Format: Zoom
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Sunday · Chen Tai Chi Cannon Fist
An intermediate–advanced live online class focusing on traditional Chen-style Tai Chi training, emphasizing whole-body integration, power generation, and refined movement skill.
Schedule: Sundays · 10 - 11am ET
Format: Zoom
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Past
April 9, 2025
Featured Collaboration with Och Spine at New York-Presbyterian / The Spiral
Sharing New Frontiers in Spine Health
We recently had the honor of collaborating with Dr. Roger Härtl, Dr. Jaspal Singh, and the outstanding team at Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian.
September 25 – 27, 2024
NASS 2024 – North American Spine Society Annual Meeting
Invited Presentations on Integrative Spine Care
Dr. Roger Härtl and Grandmaster Yang Yang, PhD, were invited to present at the 2024 North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting, sharing clinical and experiential perspectives on Tai Chi as an integrative approach to pain relief, healing, and spine health.