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GridTaiji Qigong Range of Motion
4:30 - 5:30pm
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Taiji Qigong Range of Motion
Dr. Dan Fields
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Instructors300+
Participants3
Years In Business59+
Years ExperienceCommunity Taiji Qigong
Invigorate your weekly self-care routine with the ancient movement art of Taiji Qigong for health. We meet at 6:30pm every Tuesday for a grounding, challenging, light-hearted time of regenerative movement.
Attend In-Person
All experience levels are welcome! We welcome children aged 9 and up. Wear comfortable, soft, flexible clothing. Wear shoes suitable for walking or running and bring a water bottle!
Why Choose Qi Up Academy?
Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or looking to enhance your routine, Qi Up Academy provides a supportive and motivating environment.
Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve your personal goals, ensuring you have the best experience possible.
Trusted By Our Members
The classes at Qi Up have been a great intro to qi gong for me. My body and mind are always in a better state after leaving. Dr. Dan’s knowledge, skill, and humor are sincerely appreciated. A warm and welcoming class for any level of experience.
Highly recommend this qigong class! Dr. Dan explains everything clearly especially the finer details and the applications of different movement, which it very helpful. The integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge add depth to the class. Everyone is welcoming and supportive—perfect for beginners and also great for anyone looking to improve their overall health and well-being.
Dan is an incredible healer. Whatever you come to do here, regardless of whether it’s a class, massage, or anything else, you will leave feeling better than when you came in.
Such a special gem of a space and community! Dr. Dan is a great teacher, makes everyone feel welcome and keeps it fun while also sharing deep knowledge to help improve our lives and our health! The knowledge and information and practice is very profound and everyone who comes will gain some useful changes to their lives.
I truly love the Qi Gong classes! Dr. Dan is a great instructor who is knowledgeable and patience. It feels great to practice in community!
The QiGung class from Qi Up Academy is great. It’s informative, fun, and great for my body. Dr. Dan and Chrystian are easygoing and always happy to demonstrate techniques or explain concepts.
Orcanit Wellness, who puts on Qi Up Academy, offers a wide array of exceptional healing services. The massages are fantastic- both the free ones from students- and the paid ones.
Such a warm, welcoming space to learn! Dr. Dan makes the class accessible for beginners but fruitful for anyone who wants to get to know their body and move their energy. The teachers are very competent, funny and careful with their instructions. The exercises are invigorating and also grounding. Thank you for your time and care Dr. Dan and team!
Wonderful teacher and a full class! Learned a lot and the teacher, Dan, is excellent. You can tell he is deeply trained and we had the privilege of meeting his mentor. Want to take the next class already, very precise and motivating teacher.
Tai Chi/Chi Gong with Dr Dan and Qi Up Academy is fantastic - Dr Dan is a wonderful teacher who brilliantly combines clear, deeply detailed and fully connected teaching -- and makes it all so much fun every class. I'm so happy and grateful to have found Qi Up Academy, it's one of the best things of my 2025!!
Absolutely life changing from one class. To be guided back into your body is an honor and gift. Very grateful!
This class has offered a phenomenally helpful set of tools. I started coming when I was recovering from an injury and have stayed for months since. I feel stronger and more grounded thanks to Dr. Dan. Grateful for this community !
AWESOME QiGong & TaiChi Class on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30pm!
FREE and by Donation.
GREAT for Stretching and Building Flexibility and Endurance. 🙌🙌🙌
Love the class was very engaging and easy to follow. Looking forward to more!
Friendliest place you’ll ever walk into! Guaranteed you’ll leave feeling better
3 / 6 Reviews
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Contact UsWhat is Qi Up Academy?
Qi Up Academy is a supportive, motivating martial arts and movement studio located in Oakland, CA. With over 59 years of experience, we specialize in teaching the ancient movement arts of Taiji Qigong for both self-care and self-defense.
Where are you located?
On Tuesdays & Thursdays, our classes are held in-person at 4130 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94609.
On Mondays & Wednesdays, our classes are held in-person at 4116 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619.
Do I need any prior experience to join?
Not at all! Our Community Taiji Qigong and Taiji Qigong Forms Basics classes are open to all experience levels. Whether you are just starting your fitness journey or looking to enhance your routine with grounding, regenerative movement, you are welcome here.
What classes do you offer and when?
On Tuesday and Thursday evenings, our current class lineup includes:
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Community Taiji Qigong: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Taiji Qigong Forms Basics: Thursdays, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Advanced Taiji Qigong & Five Ancestors: Thursdays, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Explores closed-door forms, manual weapons, Push Hands, and advanced applications).
On Monday and Wednesday evenings, our current class lineup includes:
- Taiji Qigong Range of Motion: Monday & Wednesday, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Are your classes family-friendly? Is there an age limit?
Yes! Our foundational in-person classes (like Community Taiji Qigong) are family-friendly and open to children ages 10 and up. For our Advanced Taiji Qigong & Five Ancestors class, students must be at least 13 years old.
What should I wear and bring to class?
We recommend comfortable, soft, flexible clothing and flat-soled shoes suitable for walking or running. Be sure to bring an empty water bottle!
Who will be teaching the classes?
Our classes are led by our highly experienced instructors, Dr. Dan Fields and Sifu Andrew Foster, who bring decades of combined expertise in martial arts and movement to the floor.
Do you offer private, one-on-one sessions?
Yes, we offer Personal Taiji Qigong Training. This is a one-on-one session where you'll get personalized guidance to help you lose weight, build muscle, reduce stress, overcome an injury, or meet other specific fitness and movement goals.
How do I contact you if I have more questions?
You can reach out to us anytime by emailing info@orcanit.com or calling us directly at 510-761-5550.
How do I book a class?
Booking a class is easy through our website! Simply navigate to the "Schedule" or "Book" tab in the main menu. From there, you can view our calendar, select the class and time you'd like to attend, and reserve your spot. If you are a new student, you will be prompted to quickly create an account.
Note: If a class is full, you can easily join the waitlist. We will notify you via email if a spot opens up! If it is your first time joining us, you can also fill out the Free Trial form on our homepage.
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Dr. Dan Fields
Monday, September 14 ·
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Instructors:
Dr. Dan Fields
Dr. Dan Fields
Enhance your mobility and release physical tension with our Taiji Qigong Range of Motion class. Led by Dr. Dan Fields, this late-afternoon session focuses on gentle, mindful movements designed to open the joints, improve flexibility, and increase circulation. Drawing on foundational Qigong and Taiji principles, this class will help you restore your body's natural fluidity and build a stronger, more balanced foundation for daily life or further martial arts practice.
Whether you are recovering from physical stiffness, looking to improve your flexibility, or simply want a grounding practice to transition out of your workday, this class provides a regenerative, low-impact workout in a supportive environment.
This day is marked as closed. Reopen the day to edit or restore sessions.
Community Taiji Qigong
6:30 - 7:30pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Taiji Qigong
Dr. Dan Fields
Tuesday, September 15 ·
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Instructors:
Dr. Dan Fields
Dr. Dan Fields
Invigorate your weekly self-care routine with the ancient movement art of Taiji Qigong for self-care and self-defense.
We meet at 6:30 pm every Tuesday and Thursday evening for a grounding, challenging, light-hearted time of regenerative movement.
Class Information:
- 4130 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94609
- Attend In-Person
- All Experience Levels are Welcome!
- For In-Person classes, we are family-friendly for children 12 years old and up.
- Wear comfortable, soft, flexible clothing
- Wear shoes suitable for walking/running
- Bring an empty water bottle!
This day is marked as closed. Reopen the day to edit or restore sessions.
Taiji Qigong Range of Motion
4:30 - 5:30pm
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Taiji Qigong Range of Motion
Dr. Dan Fields
Wednesday, September 16 ·
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Instructors:
Dr. Dan Fields
Dr. Dan Fields
Enhance your mobility and release physical tension with our Taiji Qigong Range of Motion class. Led by Dr. Dan Fields, this late-afternoon session focuses on gentle, mindful movements designed to open the joints, improve flexibility, and increase circulation. Drawing on foundational Qigong and Taiji principles, this class will help you restore your body's natural fluidity and build a stronger, more balanced foundation for daily life or further martial arts practice.
Whether you are recovering from physical stiffness, looking to improve your flexibility, or simply want a grounding practice to transition out of your workday, this class provides a regenerative, low-impact workout in a supportive environment.
This day is marked as closed. Reopen the day to edit or restore sessions.
Taiji Qigong Forms Basics
6:30 - 7:30pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Taiji Qigong Forms Basics
Dr. Dan Fields
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Advanced Taiji Qigong & Five Ancestors
7:30 - 9pm
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Advanced Taiji Qigong & Five Ancestors
Dr. Dan Fields
Andrew Foster
Dr., Andrew
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Thursday, September 17 ·
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Instructors:
Dr. Dan Fields
Andrew Foster
Dr. Dan Fields
Andrew Foster
Explore our closed-door forms, manual weapons, Push Hands, advanced Taiji Qigong applications, and more! Students must be 13+ years old.
This day is marked as closed. Reopen the day to edit or restore sessions.
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