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Stirling Tai Chi Society
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Chicago, Illinois
Certified instruction — reviews and the studio's own info point to a recognized tai chi program or lineage (think Tai Chi for Health / Dr. Paul Lam, the Taoist Tai Chi Society, or a named family-style teacher). If credentials matter to you, ask which program the instructor is certified in and which style they teach.
Plan your first class
- Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention gentle, joint-friendly classes — often based on the Arthritis Foundation / Dr. Paul Lam program — that may help with balance and stiffness; check the studio's schedule
- Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
- Free / donation / in the park free, donation-based, or outdoor park classes — a low-cost way to try tai chi; confirm times on their site
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule stirlingtaichi.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (773) 252-7443
Hours
| Monday | 9–11 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–11 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 9–11 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | 9–11 AM |
The classes they run
“Private lessons are reasonable in price and the studio itself is beautiful.”
What students say
“I've spent the last few months studying Hsing I and Tai Chi with Sifu Stirling and it has been a pleasure, he is an excellent teacher with a lifetime of experience.”
“Progress in Tai chi is measured in months and years instead of days, so sometimes it takes patience, but it is great for mood, concentration, strength, and balance.”
“This school is a small, inclusive community in a big city.”
From the reviews
I have been coming here for over a year now, and this is a great place to learn Tai chi. People are really friendly. Stirling is an excellent instructor who studied under Master Hsu one of the original people to spread Tai chi in USA.
I have been studying Tai Chi with Stirling on and off for about 18 years. He is a great Sifu. You get out of it what you put into it like any activity. Highly recommend his flexible classes and subtle teaching style.
I've spent the last few months studying Hsing I and Tai Chi with Sifu Stirling and it has been a pleasure, he is an excellent teacher with a lifetime of experience. He also offers White Ape Kung Fu which I plan to study next year. So much to learn but so little time!
My husband and I have lived in Chicago for over 45 years, we have also studied under Stirling, our sifu, for quite a while. He is very knowledgeable and gentle in his interactions.
Your first tai chi class at Stirling Tai Chi Society
Nervous about walking into a tai chi class for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a gentle warm-up, then learning a few slow movements of the form, step by step — no pressure to get it perfect, and you can rest or sit whenever you need to. What to wear: loose, comfortable clothing you can move in, and flat, flexible shoes (some studios practice in socks or bare feet). What to bring: water, and that's about it — there's no equipment to buy. Arrive a few minutes early to say hello to the instructor and mention it's your first class. It comes together faster than you'd think — most people feel far more at ease by their second or third visit.
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🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule