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Feel Stable, Secure, and Confident
on Your Feet.
And Avoid Falls.
Tai Chi for Balance Level 1
The Doctor-Recommended Program
for Preventing Falls
Final Level 1 Course of 2026
Classes Begin October 14
The bad news: Falling is the #1 cause of injury for adults 65+.
The good news: Falls are preventable.
And Tai Chi is the #1 exercise for improving balance and stability in older adults, recommended by doctors nationwide.
Autumn is an especially good time to work on balance.
As we head toward winter—early nightfall, slippery sidewalks, snow, and ice—Tai Chi for Balance training will help keep you on your feet.
Join me this October to build the stability, strength, and confidence you need to stay on your feet and avoid falls.
"I haven't fallen again."
"I've fallen and broken bones. So scary! But since taking Tai Chi for Balance, I'm much steadier, and have not fallen again. Chris is a wonderful teacher!"
Karen K., Tai Chi for Balance Graduate
Why Tai Chi for Balance Works
Falling is the #1 cause of injury for adults 65+.
Falls send 3 million adults to emergency room each year and are leading cause of injury and loss of independence.
Injuries from falls include fractured wrists, broken hips, cracked skulls, concussions, sprains, strains, cuts, and bruises.
Yet falls are preventable.
Leading medical authorities, including the CDC, Harvard Medical School, and the Mayo Clinic, recognize Tai Chi as the #1 exercise for preventing falls.
In this 10-week Tai Chi for Balance Level 1 Course, you’ll:
• Strengthen Your Legs and Hips
• Develop Whole Body Awareness
• Improve Posture
• Explore a low-impact, Tai Chi-based exercise system you can practice anywhere.
• Learn Practical Strategies for Avoiding Falls
With Tai Chi for Balance Training, you'll build strength, stability, and confidence in your ability to move safely and comfortably.
By the end of the course, you’ll feel stable, secure, and confident on your feet.
Is This Course for You?
Do any of these apply to you?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, this course is for you.
Recommended by Physicians
"Tai Chi for Balance is a much-needed program for anyone who has ever struggled with gait unsteadiness and falls.
The explanations on how and why Tai Chi works are based on the medical literature and Chris Cinnamon’s extensive experience in teaching adults.
This is a wonderful resource for my patients!"
- Jinny Tavee, MD, Chief of Neurology, National Jewish Health
“Falls are devastating not only for older adults, but for middle-aged and younger people with musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis.
Even the fear of falling can adversely impact mental health and profoundly reduce quality of life.
Chris Cinnamon has created an evidence-based program to help improve balance and stability while restoring peoples' confidence and trust in their own bodies.”
- Kharma Foucher, MD, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago
What You'll Receive
10 Live Classes - Available Online or In-Person
Classes begin October 14.
Available online nationwide or in-person in Chicago.
Classes meet Wednesdays, 10 - 10:45 am Central Time.
7 Live Saturday Practice Sessions
The course also includes seven live Saturday Practice Sessions.
Practice Sessions meet in-person and on Zoom, Saturdays, 11 - 11:30 am CT.
Recorded Classes and Practice Sessions
Miss a class? Want to review? You'll receive 6 months access to recordings of all classes and practice sessions.
Weekly Practice Recommendations
Each week, I'll email you step-by-step guidance on what to practice between classes to reinforce your learning and continue building your skills.
Instructor Support
You'll receive instruction, coaching, and feedback directly from me, creator of the Tai Chi for Balance System.
"After Tai Chi for Balance, I tripped but didn't fall."
"I broke my ankle in a fall. Then I took Tai Chi for Balance. A few months later, I tripped hard on a construction sign. Because of what I learned, I recovered without falling."
Paul B., Tai Chi for Balance Graduate
Meet Your Instructor
Chris Cinnamon, JD, MS, C-EP
Certified Exercise Physiologist, Head Instructor, Author
I'm a Certified Exercise Physiologist, Head Instructor at Chicago Tai Chi, and creator of the Tai Chi for Balance program.
I've taught Tai Chi for Balance for more than 10 years, helping older adults across the U.S. and 14 other countries become stable, secure, and confident on their feet.
I'm also the author of two books:
• Tai Chi for Knee Health: The Low-Impact Exercise System for Eliminating Knee Pain (2019)
• Tai Chi for Balance: How to Stay on Your Feet and Avoid Falls (2023)
Before moving into health and wellness, I practiced law for 22 years. Before that I served in the U.S. Navy, flying carrier-based F-14 Tomcat fighter jets.
I earned my law degree from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Science in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
This Spring, I had the pleasure of teaching the largest Tai Chi for Balance group in the program's 10-year history. More than 35 students joined us, making impressive progress throughout the program. Many have continued at Chicago Tai Chi, joining our other classes.
I’m excited to build on that momentum with our final Level 1 course of 2026.
If you're 65+ or worried about falling, I encourage you to join us.
How to Register
Tai Chi for Balance Level 1
$247 one-time payment
This includes:
• The full 10-week Tai Chi for Balance Level 1 Course
• 7 Saturday practice sessions
• 6 months access to all class recordings
• Weekly practice recommendations
• Instructor support, feedback, and coaching
• Simple, one-time payment
• Includes full course and recordings
• Secure checkout
• 30-day money back guarantee
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Become stable, secure, and confident on your feet. And avoid falls.
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New to Chicago Tai Chi or Chris Cinnamon's teaching? We want you to be completely comfortable joining this course.
If you're not satisfied with your experience, simply contact us at info@chicagotaichi.org within 30 days of your purchase, and we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.