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I believe that this practice literally saved my life during a very difficult time. I am here to pay it forward to help others. More than ten years ago I was caring for my elderly parents. They were entering that end of life period at their late 90’s to 101 years of age. If you have done this you know Read more...

T’ai Chi Chih is a cherished personal practice that I do every day. It is a simple practice that is easy to learn, but that takes a lifetime or more to refine. I thought I would take the accreditation course to “deepen my practice.” I didn’t know I wanted or needed to share it until I started teaching in 2015. Read more...

In-Person Classes WHERE: Arroyo Verde Park, Ventura — (on the grass near the entrance to the park) WHAT: Ongoing, all-levels class. Continuing students and Beginners are welcome in every class. WHEN: Mondays 11:15am – 12:15pm FEE: $10.  Lisa M. Otero has been practicing T’ai Chi Chih for 25 years and was accredited to teach in 2000.  She is a student of Carmen Read more...

WHERE: Oxnard Beach Park — (NW quadrant of the park, on the grass) WHAT: Ongoing all-levels class. WHEN: Wednesdays from 11:15am-12:15pm AND Saturdays from 8:30 – 9:30am FEE: $10 ($10 for your first class in any given week; $5 for your second or third class in the same week, at all outdoor locations) WHO: Continuing students and Beginners are welcome in Read more...

Corine learned T’ai Chi Chih from her sister, accredited TCC teacher Carmen Brocklehurst, and had the honor to practice many times over many years with TCC originator Justin Stone. TCC teaching runs in the family: Corine’s daughter, Lisa Otero, is also a TCC teacher. Corine is committed to continuing education. She attends Carmen’s TCC retreats every year and has attended Read more...

Lisa M. Otero has been practicing T’ai Chi Chih for 25 years and was accredited to teach in 2000. She is a student of Carmen Brocklehurst and had the honor to be personally instructed many times over the years by TCC originator, Justin Stone. Lisa teaches five classes each week at indoor and outdoor locations in Oxnard and Ventura, CA. Read more...

WHERE: All Saints Episcopal Church WHEN: Tuesdays at 6:30 – 7:30pm TYPE: This is an ongoing class for all levels. FEE: pay what you like; suggested donation $5-$10  LEVEL: Beginners are always welcome. Lisa M. Otero has been practicing T’ai Chi Chih for 25 years and, was accredited to teach in 2000. She is a student of Carmen Brocklehurst and Read more...