That's the sad part of living in a rural community in northern Michigan... we don't have Tai Chi classes up here. I am interested in trying it though.

At the local school, there is an adult class on tai chi and chi gong for health. I have stayed with the classes for two years now because I really think tai chi moves have a low impact on the knee joints etc.. The class is part of an effort put forth by a Dr. Lam, and here is his webpage:

http://www.taichiproductions.com/index.php

In lieu of classes, there are many dvds, and youtube has stuff to look at. I find that as we move up in years, the "sun" style of tai chi appears more appropiate since the stances are not as low as the yang style for example. Or one might try the local library for materials such as books and dvds. One could move - lol.

I did tai chi when I used to do Korean yoga. I really loved it when they would play tribal sorts of music with heavy drums to go with the movements. It was a class I took with a Dan Yoga studio, but stopped because honestly this place was like a cult.

Anyway, I have thought many times of taking it in addition to the strength training and cardio that I am doing now as a kind of balance.

I found that there was a lot of earthy spirituality to it as well.

I hear you. I don't live in the rural area and still had problems finding one and being able to join. I barely make it home and run out of the house to make it to the class. I hope you will be rewarded soon with a Tai Chi class close to your area.