Tai Chi and Qigong Classes in Sydney

Discover TaijiSydney, a long-standing Sydney Tai Chi and Qigong school offering mindful movement, relaxation, balance and internal refinement through classes in Centennial Park, Coogee and Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

TaiJiSydney offers outdoor Tai Chi and Qigong classes focused on calm, balance and mindful movement.

If you are searching for Tai Chi classes in Sydney that combine gentle movement, inner awareness and a supportive learning environment, Taijisydney offers a grounded path into the practice of Tai Chi and Qigong. Since 2000, Taijisydney has guided beginners, continuing students and advanced practitioners through classes, courses and workshops across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, including Centennial Park, Coogee, Randwick and the Sydney CBD by request.

At its heart, TaiJiSydney is more than a place to learn a sequence of movements. It is a community of Tai Chi enthusiasts, instructors and students exploring balance, relaxation, body-mind awareness and the deeper energetic principles of Taiji.

What Is TaijiSydney?

TaichiSydney is a Sydney-based Tai Chi and Qigong school led by principal instructor Larry Friedberg, supported by senior students and experienced guides. Larry has trained in internal and therapeutic arts for decades, beginning his Taiji journey in the mid-1970s in San Francisco’s Chinatown and continuing through long-term study with teachers from different traditions.

The school’s approach draws on the teachings of Grandmaster Huang Xingxian, as passed through Patrick Kelly, and includes Yang-style forms, loosening exercises, Qigong, meditation and partner work. Classes are designed to help students release tension, improve coordination, listen internally and develop a clearer connection between body, mind and breath.

Tai Chi and Qigong in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

TaiJiSydney offers regular classes in beautiful outdoor locations, including Centennial Park and Grant Reserve Coogee. These peaceful settings support the essence of the practice: slow, attentive movement, steady breathing and an inward listening that helps students unwind from the busyness of daily life.

Classes are suitable for beginners as well as intermediate and advanced students. Beginners usually focus on foundational movements, relaxation, standing practice, breathing and the first section of the Yang-style short form. Continuing students may explore deeper form work, push hands, the 108 move Yang long form, Qigong and other internal training methods.

Why Students Choose TaiJiSydney

Beginner-friendly instruction: New students are guided step by step, with an emphasis on ease, awareness and safe movement.
Experienced teaching: The school is led by instructors with many years of training in Tai Chi, Qigong and internal arts.
Outdoor Sydney locations: Classes in Centennial Park and Coogee create a calm, natural environment for practice.
Mind-body focus: Students learn to release unnecessary tension, improve balance and refine attention.
Progressive learning: The curriculum supports beginners, intermediate students and advanced practitioners.

Tai Chi and Qigong practice encourages relaxation, balance, breath awareness and internal listening.

A Practice of Relaxation, Balance and Inner Growth

Tai Chi is often recognised for its slow, graceful movements, but TaiJiSydney teaches it as a deeper practice of internal refinement. Students learn to soften habitual tension, coordinate movement with intention and develop a calmer relationship with pressure. Over time, this can support better balance, greater body awareness, improved mobility and a more settled state of mind.

Qigong practice complements Tai Chi by encouraging the circulation of energy through relaxed posture, breath and mindful attention. TaiJiSydney’s classes may include loosening exercises, standing meditation, breathing practices and movement sequences that help students become more sensitive to internal sensations.

What You May Learn in Class

Depending on your level and class pathway, TaiJiSydney training may include:

Grandmaster Huang Xingxian’s five loosening exercises
Zheng Manqing 37 Form
Yang Chengfu 108 Form
Huang Xingxian Fast Form, also known as Quick Fist
Qigong and guided meditation
Push hands, or Tuishou, for sensitivity and balance
Breathing, lifting and sinking methods
Principles of relaxed movement and mind-led body change

Who Are the Classes For?

TaiJiSydney classes are well suited to adults who want to move gently, reduce unnecessary tension, improve coordination and explore a calmer way of training. You do not need previous Tai Chi experience to begin. The beginner classes are designed to make the first steps accessible, friendly and enjoyable.

For students who have already practised Tai Chi or Qigong, intermediate and advanced sessions provide the opportunity to refine form, deepen internal awareness and explore partner exercises under experienced guidance.

Join Tai Chi Classes in Sydney

If you are ready to explore Tai Chi in Sydney, TaijiSydney offers a welcoming way to begin. Classes are held in natural outdoor settings, with a focus on relaxation, mindful movement, balance and steady progress. Whether you are completely new to the art or returning to practice, TaijiSydney provides a thoughtful environment for learning and inner growth.

Learn more: Visit the About Taijisydney page, view the class schedule, or book a beginner Tai Chi course.