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Inperson Classes 2025
Sundays 6PM-7PM Cost 170.
April 13th - June 8th 2025 
Olivet Congregational Church1850 Iglehart Ave St Paul MN 55104 

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Online Ongoing Classes          Qigong Classes 
Saturdays 9am-10am CDT
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Temple Qigong Session
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
To be announced, 2025
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The Tilopa Tai Chi Qigong School was founded in 1977, by Marilyn Allysum and has taught Tai Chi and Qigong to over 12,000 students. The School for Tai Chi and Qigong students provides a comprehensive in-depth authentic study of the ancient healing arts of Tai Chi and Qigong. It is taught in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, where students learn from certified and qualified instructors.

Marilyn Allysum,
founder and Director of Tilopa Tai Chi Qigong Centers in Minneapolis, MN and Maui, HI; is a highly regarded speaker, and educator with more than 37 years of teaching experience in Tai Chi and Qigong.

Minneapolis Tai Chi Classes

Qigong Classes

Maui Classes


Maui Hawaii Tai Chi Retreats

Tilopa Tai Chi Qigong Center Celebrates 35 years in the Healing Arts

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  • You'll learn techniques for keeping your Body Mind and Spirit in Harmony:  If you're suffering from fibromyalgia check out this report from the New York Times.   Tai Chi Eases Fibromyalgia as reported in The New York Times and the New England Journal of Medicine. 
  • At our center we have high ethical and professional standards for  the training and practice of Tai Chi and Qigong.  
  • We have beginning, intermediate and advanced class levels. We teach  the complete Tai Chi Chuan Long form - Chen Style. We have ongoing Qigong study (Qi Gong, Chi Kung, Chi Gong) Classes. Longevity Tai Chi & Qigong Classes (Short Form).
  • These are perfect for those who have time constraints. In addition we hold specialized Tai Chi and Qigong classes for Seniors. We also hold workshops, retreats, and seminars in Tai Chi and Qigong. 
  • We  share information about  philosophies on the Tao. You'll receive Certified Instruction from qualified teachers and learn proper breathing Techniques in Tai Chi and Qigong.                  
  • From time to time, Classes are held in the following subjects -                            
  • Qigong Healing Sounds
  • Temple Qigong
  • Qigong Internal Systems
  •  Applied Skills for Energy
  • Meridian & Energy Line Work
  • Push Hands Classes
  • Tai Chi and Qigong for Sports
  • The Complementary and           Alternative Medicine of Tai Chi and Qigong is taught as a Healing Art
  • An Ancient Chinese Yoga System of Moving Meditation to Achieve Optimum Health!

Director: Marilyn Allysum
42 Years Experience in the Internal Arts

"Marilyn Allysum, your keen intelligence, deep wisdom, and lively spirit are a joy to experience. You are a truly splendid teacher, and a wonderful inspiration to experience life in a bigger way. We celebrate your many years as a teacher of Tai Chi and Qigong, and wish you many more." - John C.
Minneapolis, Minnesota


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