Taoist Arts Center

The Taoist Arts Center is a school of the internal arts in New York's East Village, teaching Tai Chi, Qigong (Chi Kung) and Taoist Meditation. Founded in 1990, it grew from a lifelong love of these practices and a wish to create a relaxed, friendly space where people can connect, practice and grow. Its students come from all walks of life.

The center is led by Susan Rabinowitz, who has more than 40 years in the arts. She is also a massage therapist, has studied acupuncture, and holds a degree in psychology. She has taught in many respected places and designed Chi Kung programs for students of all ages. Since 1987 she has studied Wu style Tai Chi, Taoist Meditation, Qigong and Nei Gong with Taoist Master Bruce Kumar Frantzis, from whom she learned the Water Method of the internal arts.

The Water Method is at the center of her teaching. It is a gentle practice that, like water shaping rock, helps clear emotional and energetic blocks and build lasting balance and health. Susan is a graduate of the Wm. C. C. Chen School of Tai Chi Chuan, where she studied Yang style Tai Chi, Chi Kung and Meditation with Master B. P. Chan, her first teacher. She also studied Wu Dong style Tai Chi Chuan, chi kung and meditation with Master Ping Zhen Cheng.

Alongside group classes in Tai Chi, Qigong and meditation, Susan offers one-on-one personal training.