The T'ai Chi Ohana Class Schedule

Learning T'ai Chi Ch'uan requires a committment of time and effort. In the Chinese Tradition of being in touch with nature while practicing T'ai Chi, our classes are held outside; rain or shine, heat or cold, unless there is major lightning or ice. Students may attend any or all of the Ramsey, Bull Creek, Cat Hollow or San Gabriel Park Classes for one monthly fee. Tuition is $45.00 per month due at the first of the month, regardless of start date. I will prorate the first month only if a student begins classes in the middle of a month.

Out of respect for student's busy lives, I require no long term contracts; however, out of respect for the teacher and fellow classmates, regular attendence is encouraged. Therefore, there are no refunds for missed classes.

I do realize: however, that sometimes things come up within the month that interfere with class attendence, so if you know in advance that you will not be able to come to more than 3 classes for the month, the per session rate is $15.00 per class.

New students are welcome and encouraged to come try out any class one time for free.

Classes Taught by Chief Instructor Donna Minshew

    Ramsey Park, Austin [click for map]

      Monday & Wednesday

    • 6:00-7:00 PM - Beginner Class
      This class is dedicated to the first section of the Yang long form. Intermediate and advanced students are welcome to come and work on refinements; but if beginners are present, the focus of the class will be directed to them.


    • 7:00-8:00 PM - Intermediate Class
      This class focuses primarily on the complete Yang long form, and our Taiji Saber form


    • Saturday

    • 9:00-11:00 AM
      This class is open to all levels.
    • On the first Saturday of each month we open our school to teachers and students from other schools who would like to come and share in the comraderie of T'ai Chi.
    • Also on the first Saturday of each month all who came to class are welcome to join us for brunch after class, location to be decided on the day of class. This usually runs about $5-10 per person.

  • Reilly Elementary - Densen and Guadalupe, Austin

      Tuesday

    • 11:30 - 12:30 PM - Mixed Levels


  • San Gabriel Park, Georgetown[click for map]
      This class meets at the Gazebo if it is not being used, or across the street from the Basketball Courts in the center of the park.

      Tuesday

    • 4:00-5:00 PM
      Intermediate
      This class focuses on the complete Yang long form, but we also do the 13 Step, Taiji Saber and various Qigongs.

    • 5:00-6:00 PM
      Beginner Class
      This class is for new students and is dedicated to the first section of the Yang Style Long Form. Intermediate and advanced students are welcome to stay and work on refinements; however, if there are no beginners present by 5:15 this class will not meet.



  • Cat Hollow Park, Round Rock [click for map]

      Thursday

      • 6:00-7:00 PM
        Intermediate and Advanced Class


      • 7:00-8:00 PM
        Beginner Class
        This class is for new students and is dedicated to the first section of the Yang long form. Intermediate and advanced students are welcome to stay and work on refinements; however, if there are no beginners present by 7:15 this class will not meet.



    • Bull Creek Park, Austin [click for map]

        Sunday

        • 12:00-1:30 PM
          Mixed Levels

          Additional Classes in Austin


          Limited-Access Classes (Closed classes for guests.)

          • Horizon Bay - T'ai Chi for Seniors
            • Mondays, 10:30-11:00 AM
          • The Renaissance - T'ai Chi for Seniors
            • Tuesdays, 10:30-11:00 AM
          • Lake Austin Spa and Resort - Intro to T'ai Chi. www.lakeaustin.com
            • Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 AM
            • Sundays, 8:00-9:00 AM

          Additional classes and private lessons may be available.
          Contact Donna Minshew for info:
          phone: (512) 388-1580
          cell: (512) 771-1534
          e-mail: dminshew@austin.rr.com

          Additional classes require a minimum of four new students
          Private lessons are $45 per hour for one student
          Semi private lessons are $25 per hour each for two students or more


          Updated 9/1/2010
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