VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

 There are 3 Levels of the program offered, each level is a 10-week workshop. 

• Level 1: Movements 1-12 (For Beginners)
• Level 2: Movements 13-21
• Full Form Practice

Participants will learn:

• Balance Skills
• Proper Body Alignment
• Coordinated Tai Chi movements

*Tai Chi workshops on Zoom are open to anyone. In-person programs will be announced as they are scheduled. Programs are free, but you must register in advance.

New to Zoom or want to get more out of it? Stony Brook University students are available (virtually) to explore the features of Zoom to help you get the most out of your Tai Chi practice.  You can also arrange a Zoom practice session to check your setup before the first day of class.  Email FallsFree@StonyBrookMedicine.edu to get connected to student support.  All support is free, no cost.

Click HERE for the Tai Chi flyer 

Tai Chi on Zoom FAQs:

• Participants must have cameras on (required)
• For tech support related to Zoom, cameras/webcams, or other computer support, please use the free Senior Planet Tech Support Hotline phone number: 888-713-3495. Open from 9:00am – 8:00pm EDT, Monday – Friday and 9:00am – 2:00pm EDT on Saturday
• Participants must join by week 2 and plan to attend regularly
• New participants are encouraged to register for more than 1 TCA workshop (Level 1) so you can mix and match your schedule to attend regularly
• Class session are not recorded, but you can purchase DVD or online lessons from the Tai Chi for Health Institute for extra practice

Spring REGISTRATION is OPEN For Workshops held July 14 – Septmeber 19, 2025

Next 2025 Workshop Series Beginning weeks of: October 13 (Fall) (2026 start dates coming soon)

Workshops are held at least twice a week for 10 weeks, all times are Eastern Time (ET)

To be added to the contact list for future workshops, please JOIN the FallsFree Long Island Contact List

Click Here for the Tai Chi Flyer

Participants will learn to:

• View falls as controllable
• Set goals for increasing activity
• Make changes to reduce fall risks at home
• Exercise to increase strength and balance

Workshops are currently being scheduled. To be contacted when the next program is available, please join the waitlist below.

*Workshops on Zoom are open to anyone. In-person programs will be announced as they are scheduled. Programs are free, but you must register in advance.

Upcoming Virtual A Matter of Balance Workshops 

Participants will:

• Practice exercises to increase strength and balance
• Discuss topics that include home hazards, safe footwear, vision and falls, community mobility, coping after a fall, and understanding how to initiate a medication review
• Speak with guest experts about how to reduce fall risks

Workshops are currently being scheduled. To be contacted when the next program is available, please join the waitlist below.

Participants should be able to join at least 5 of the 7 sessions.

*Workshops on Zoom are open to anyone. In-person programs will be announced as they are scheduled. Programs are free, but you must register in advance.

Upcoming Virtual Stepping On Workshops:

Aug 8,2025 – Sept 26, 2025
Fridays 10a-12p
This workshops is hosted by the Brigham and Women’s Hospital
To register: Email mtumang@bwh.harvard.edu
*Must be a NY or MA resident
 

Additional workshops are being scheduled for 2025 – Please join the waitlist below to be notified when registration opens!

Participants will experience:

• Up to 35% reduction in falls in high-risk older adults
• Improvements in functional performance measures
• Improvements in perceived abilities