Dear Tai Chi Friends,
As we approach the new year, I’m excited to invite you to our 11th Annual Start the New Year with Tai Chi – a tradition that has become a meaningful way to begin each year with intention, balance, and community.

When: January 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Where: Old City Hall (upstairs), 1313 Market Street, Redding, CA
Cost: FREE and open to everyone (free parking on the street).

Why Start Your Year with Tai Chi?
While most people are still recovering from New Year’s Eve, we gather to set a different tone for the year ahead. There’s something powerful about beginning the year by centering yourself, moving with purpose, and connecting with others who
value wellness and mindfulness.

Who Should Come?
• Current students – Practice with your Tai Chi community and start 2026 strong
• Former students – Reconnect with the practice and see familiar faces
• Curious beginners – Experience Tai Chi in a welcoming, no-pressure environment. You don’t need any experience to participate! Just follow along.
• Friends and family – Bring someone who’s been curious about what you do

What to Expect:
We’ll start with brief warm-ups, then spend about 45 minutes flowing through Tai Chi forms together—adapted for all skill levels. Beginners are welcome to stand in the center of the group, so you’ll always have someone to follow no matter which direction we face. The morning is quiet and calm, the energy positive, and it’s a powerful way to set your intention for the year ahead.
To close, we’ll enjoy a short Tai Chi Sword Form demonstration—beautiful to watch and inspiring for everyone.

No special clothing needed — just wear clothes easy to move in and comfortable shoes. Bring water if you’d like.

Make 2026 Yours — Make It Different
Every year begins with the same 365 days. What makes one year different from another is how we choose to begin it.
By showing up at 8 AM on New Year’s morning — while the world is still quiet — you are saying:
“This year, I choose peace. I choose health. I choose my direction.”

One hour on January 1st can set the tone for all that follows. Start the year with intention, and let that first step ripple through the year ahead.

I hope you’ll join us. Please RSVP by email if you plan to attend, or just show up – either way, you’ll be welcome.

Here’s to a year of balance, strength, and inner peace.

Michel Czehatowski, Instructor
taichi@reddingtaichi.com


P.S. – If you’ve been thinking about joining classes but haven’t committed yet, this event is the perfect low-pressure way to experience what we do. Come see if Tai Chi might be the practice you’ve been looking for in 2026.

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” — Mark Twain