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Every week on Thursday, 5 March, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Intermediate Tai Chi offers a movement-based therapeutic practice designed to deepen balance, strength, coordination, and mindful awareness. Building on foundational Tai Chi principles, this class supports physical and mental well-being through fluid, intentional movement.
Each session focuses on a longer sequence of Tai Chi forms, integrated with self-care exercises and meditative practices. Emphasis is placed on joint mobility, circulation, posture, and focused attention, allowing participants to refine their practice while cultivating calm and embodied awareness.
Through regular participation, Intermediate Tai Chi may support:
Instructed By: Derek Johnson, L.Ac, MSOM, DMQ, Dipl. Ac, is a certified Tai Chi Instructor, Medical Qigong Therapist, and a Doctorate of Medical Qigong.
Who This Class Is ForThis intermediate-level class is intended for individuals with prior Tai Chi experience or those comfortable with sustained standing and movement. Participants must be able to stand unassisted and move safely for the duration of the class.
Cost: Special Note for March Classes: ALL studio and virtual classes are FREE in March! Plus, buy a 5-Class Pack and enjoy 10 classes for the price of 5, this month only!
Regular Class Pricing: Sliding Scale Fee Per Class: $5 Community Care, $10 Sustainer, $15 SupporterPer 5-Class Pack: $22 Community Care ($4.40/class), $45 Sustainer ($9/class), $70 Supporter ($14/class)
Class Location: Mind-Body Spirit Wellness Studio located in the Osher Wellness Suite on the 5th Floor of the Blood Cancer Healing Center (3232 Healing Way, Cincinnati, OH 45229) with free, on-site parking available in the attached garage. If entering from the parking garage, enter on Level 1, head straight back past the registration desk to the elevators (on your left). Take the elevators to level 5. Once off the elevators, enter through the double doors and head to the Wellness Studio located to the left, directly behind the Healing Garden.
Bus stop (lines 51, 46, 36) available in front of the building (3229 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati OH 45229). If entering from front of building off of Burnet Ave., head straight past the registration desk and take a left to the elevators (on your left). Take the elevators to level 5. Once off the elevators, enter through the double doors and head to the Wellness Studio located to the left, directly behind the Healing Garden.
What You Need: All props are provided. Please bring a water bottle.
Support Our Classes: Your generosity helps make these programs possible. Click here to make a gift. To support a specific program or explore additional ways to give to the Osher Center, please contact Katie.Arce@foundation.uc.edu or 419-348-8437.
Register: register via the Osher Registration System. First time logging in or need assistance? View the Osher Registration System Guide.)
In order to streamline registration for our classes and events, we are transitioning registration to our new Osher Registration System. For more information on how to login and register for a class, see below.
Osher Registration System Dashboard
Osher Wellness Suite Registration System Affiliations
We strive to keep our wellness classes accessible to all, and therefore operate on a tiered pricing structure. Please review the options and criteria listed below, and when selecting your account type under Affiliation, choose the option that best describes your situation. This can be changed later in your account settings or by emailing us at osher.integrative@uc.edu.
*Please note: if you have a UC login, you will automatically be enrolled under the "Sustainer Rate" listed below. This can be changed by emailing us at osher.integrative@uc.edu.
Community Care Rate: $5/Class, $22/5-Class Pack
Sustainer Rate: $10/Class, $45/5-Class Pack
Supporter Rate: $15/Class, $70/5-Class Pack
Additional Information: Rates that Apply to All, Regardless of Affiliation
If you have a UC login, you will automatically be enrolled under the "Sustainer Rate" listed below. This can be changed by emailing us at osher.integrative@uc.edu.
Class credits will be refunded for any cancellation made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled class. Class credits will be forfeited if cancelled less than 24 hours prior.
If you are registered for a no-cost class and can no longer attend, please cancel your registration to allow space for another registrant.
How to Cancel Your Registration
Note: due to the pricing variation between in-person studio and virtual class offerings, in-person studio class packs and virtual class packs must be purchased separately.
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UC Health associates are eligible for up to 200 THRIVE points per month for attending Integrative Medicine classes/events. How to redeem points in the THRIVE app: click on “Rewards.” Scroll down to “Integrative Medicine.” Fill in all required fields and upload proof (registration confirmation, etc.) then click “submit.”
Eligible faculty and staff can earn 1,000+ Be Well UC points in the Personify Health portal with UC’s employee wellness program for attending offerings with the Osher Center for Integrative Health, and earn up to $300 every calendar year. Get started by creating an account or logging in, click the “Home” icon near the top, then, click “Rewards”. Scroll (or search) to the “Participation” category. Click “Attend a UC sponsored event”. Fill out a brief form and submit!
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