Business Details
Michigantai Tai Chi Associates - Livonia, MI
Founded by dedicated students of the late Sifu Taoist Master Moy Lin-Shin, our organization carries forward a legacy of promoting holistic health through traditional Taoist arts. We specialize in teaching a unique form of Tai Chi developed by Master Moy, which integrates Taoist meditation, internal arts, and traditional Chinese medicine to enhance physical and mental well-being. As a charitable foundation, we operate entirely through volunteer instructors, directors, and officers who are committed to making these practices accessible to all. Our mission aligns with Master Moy's vision of fostering community wellness and cultural exchange while preserving the integrity of Taoist health practices.With decades of collective experience, our team emphasizes restoring natural health through structured programs that improve flexibility, balance, cardiovascular fitness, and energy levels. We maintain rigorous standards of instruction while ensuring affordability through tax-deductible fees that directly support organizational growth and quality preservation. Our transparent, community-focused approach reflects our dedication to ethical service and long-term sustainability.
Services
Tai Chi Instruction
LokHup Bafa Training
Qigong Classes
Beginner Workshops
Senior Fitness Programs
Highlights and features
- We are a charitable foundation preserving Master Moy Lin-Shin's Taoist arts legacy.
- All instructors volunteer their services, prioritizing community wellness over profit.
- Tax-deductible fees directly support program quality and accessibility.
- Our curriculum integrates Taoist meditation, internal arts, and traditional medicine.
- Classes improve measurable health metrics like balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness.
Services
Tai Chi Instruction
Our Taoist Tai Chi program, developed by Master Moy Lin-Shin, combines 108 traditional movements with enhanced stretching to improve joint mobility and organ health. Classes focus on integrating mind-body coordination while promoting cardiovascular fitness and stress reduction through structured, low-impact routines.
LokHup Bafa Training
This specialized system uses intricate movements to enhance circulation and internal organ function. Students learn sequences that stimulate energy flow, accelerate recovery, and improve flexibility through dynamic standing and walking exercises rooted in Taoist health principles.
Qigong Classes
Traditional Qigong practices combine breath control, meditation, and gentle movements to balance energy systems. Our sessions emphasize therapeutic applications for chronic conditions, immune support, and mental clarity through rhythmic, coordinated motion patterns.
Questions
What styles of Tai Chi do you teach?
We teach the Taoist form developed by Master Moy Lin-Shin, based on Yang-style 108 movements with modifications for enhanced joint mobility and organ stimulation.
Are classes suitable for beginners?
Yes. We offer structured beginner programs with twice-weekly sessions designed to progressively build foundational skills in Tai Chi, LokHup, and Qigong practices.
What are your class schedules?
Morning classes run Monday-Thursday at 11:00 AM. Evening options include Monday/Wednesday at 6:00 PM for Level 3 and 7:00 PM for beginners.
Do you offer family or group discounts?
While we don't provide formal discounts, our volunteer-driven model keeps membership fees low. Family members may share class spaces during open practice times.
Can I deduct membership fees from taxes?
Yes. As a registered charitable foundation, all membership fees and donations qualify as tax-deductible contributions under current IRS guidelines.
