Category: NEWSLETTER

• NYC Push Hands Workshop 2026 with Ilona Bito EXTENDED

  

  Experience tai chi push hands with 2x world champion Ilona Bito: NYC 2/14-3/14

  ilonabito

  January 7, 2026

  NEWSLETTER

• Tai Chi Classes Update: Schedule Changes and Private Sessions

  Thank you for your interest in group Tai Chi classes. I wanted to let you know I need to cancel my current Sunday schedule until further notice. My family has a lot of great work going on that is demanding my full attention. 15 Goals Tai Chi! Dance premieres! Holidays!  I really appreciate those of…

  ilonabito

  October 19, 2025

  NEWSLETTER

• FALL 2025: Tai Chi Classes Return

  

  SUNDAYS 1-2 P $30 Tompkins Square Park: Meet at the Slocum Memorial Fountain past the Bathhouses Dear Taproot Community, After a long hiatus, I plan to celebrate a return to teaching along with the changing season on September 21st at 1PM in the East Village. My new daughter, Summer, will be two months old, and…

  ilonabito

  September 13, 2025

  NEWSLETTER

• SPRING NEWS: Presenting on May 8th

  Dear Taproot Community,  This Spring 15 Goals Tai Chi will be making our debut performance! I am very honored to have been selected to participate as a presenter at Pace University’s Spring Research Conference. This year’s theme resonated strongly with our project in process: Register Now for Innovative Solutions to Contemporary Challenges: Scholarly Creativity in…

  ilonabito

  April 22, 2025

  NEWSLETTER

• Tuishou Camp is coming to NYC!

  Study with Tai Chi Push Hands 2x World Champion Nacho de la Encina. I am pleased to share a great opportunity to study Tai Chi Push Hands, this week only. Join us February 12th-16th for a special opportunity to study with @naxoencinatuishou. WED-FRI 1PM-4PM at NY San Da.SAT-SUN 9-12 location TBA. Dear Taproot Community, I am…

  ilonabito

  February 7, 2025

  NEWSLETTER, Uncategorized

  chi gong, martial-arts, nyc, push hands, tai chi

• December at Taproot: “Best Global Female Competitor”

  

  Dear Taproot Community, What are your wishes for year end classes? I love to hear from you. Wrapping up tournament season, I am so happy to return to teaching and learning together. Spain was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, from the level of competition to the travel itinerary. Thank you for your…

  ilonabito

  December 6, 2024

  NEWSLETTER

  exercise, health, martial-arts, meditation, tai chi

• November at Taproot: Progress, Consistency, Commitment

  Dear Taproot Community, November classes will offer materials for Tai Chi Push Hands. Commit to the month and think of it as the November intensive workshop over a few weeks.  Weekday classes will be followed by push hands now: free practice. If you are new to the game please attend a class before attending the…

  ilonabito

  November 2, 2024

  NEWSLETTER

  chi gong, nyc, personal training, push hands, tai chi

• AUGUST at TAPROOT: NEW POSITION & NEW ARTICLE

  Dear Taproot Community, Celebrating big news, along with big gratitude. I’ve been selected for my first adjunct professor position starting this September. I’ll be teaching Tai Chi to performing arts undergraduates at PACE University, close to my home in downtown Manhattan. I am very honored to be recommended for this opportunity by the William CC…

  ilonabito

  August 4, 2024

  NEWSLETTER