Taichi in the park

Tai Chi in the Park is a gentle, nature-based program offered by Mindful Taichi Co. from May through early October. Across 15 sessions, we gather in three local parks to practice slow, mindful movement that supports balance, relaxation, and connection.

 We warmly invite you to join us this season. 

This program is open to all levels and is especially welcoming for older adults, beginners, and anyone seeking a softer, more grounded way to care for body and mind.

Each class emphasizes:

• Relaxed, accessible movement
• Awareness of breath and body
• Safe stepping and balance
• A calm, supportive pace 

• 15 sessions (May – early October 2026)
• Rotating across three local parks
• Gentle, beginner-friendly instruction
• Focus on balance, fall prevention, and relaxation
• Includes community gathering sessions

West Park (Carmel IN)
Smooth paved space that supports stable, accessible Tai Chi practice. Especially helpful for balance and stepping.

Coxhall Gardens (Carmel IN)
Open green space with peaceful lake views. Encourages spacious movement, breath awareness, and visual calm.

Cool Creek Park (Carmel IN)
Shaded natural setting for mindful walking, reflection, and connection. Hosts special gathering sessions with optional picnic time.

This program is designed as a gentle progression over time.

Rather than focusing on performance, we cultivate:

• Stability through relaxed posture
• Confidence through repetition
• Awareness through slow, intentional movement

Participants gradually become more familiar with:

• Weight shifting
• Coordinated stepping
• Balance in motion
• Awareness-led movement

Beyond physical benefits, the program also creates space for quiet presence and community connection, especially during our Cool Creek gatherings.

 Two sessions at Cool Creek Park offer extended time for connection:

• June 6 – Opening Community Session
      Tai Chi practice followed by mindful walking in shaded areas
• October 3 – Closing Gathering & Picnic
      Gentle closing practice with optional social time

These sessions invite participants to slow down, connect with nature, and share space with others. 

May
May 9 – West Park
May 23 – Coxhall Gardens

June
June 6 – Cool Creek Park (Community Session)
June 13 – West Park
June 20 – Coxhall Gardens

Break: June 28 – July 17

July
July 18 – West Park
July 25 – Coxhall Gardens

August
August 1 – West Park
August 8 – Coxhall Gardens
August 15 – West Park
(No class August 22)
August 29 – Coxhall Gardens

September (Fall Prevention Month)
September 5 – West Park
September 12 – Coxhall Gardens
September 19 – West Park

October
October 3 – Cool Creek Park (Closing Gathering)

 In case of rain or inclement weather, sessions may be:

• Rescheduled
• Or moved online via Zoom

Participants will be notified in advance.

• Older adults seeking balance and fall prevention
• Beginners looking for gentle movement
• Anyone interested in mindfulness and body awareness
• Community members who enjoy outdoor, low-impact practice 

Contact us via info@mindfultaichi.org or (317) 758 8669