Cari Shurman

Traveling in China in 1991, Cari Shurman accidentally “discovered” the ancient art of Tai Chi. Seeing the graceful movements in parks and classrooms, she was curious. She tried it herself and felt the wonderful flow of chi in her body. She realized that Tai Chi could enhance learning, self-esteem, and wellness in her students. After years of study in the US with a variety of teachers, she returned to China twice to deepen her understanding. Then, trying it with her own students, she was very pleased with their reactions and their desire to learn more. This was from both the stressed out high achievers and those with learning challenges who couldn’t sit still. The whole class became more focused. She was inspired to develop a program which she called Tai Chi for Kids©.

For more than twenty-five years she has been teaching the focus and relaxation of Tai Chi. This book will show you how to bring the wonderful benefits of Tai Chi into your busy lives in just a few minutes a day. It works for all ages.

Shurman has greatly expanded the reach of Tai Chi for Kids by training teachers all over the U.S. and in many other countries including Brazil, England, Germany, Canada, South Africa, Myanmar, and Kuwait. Her videos and audio guides make this possible. She worked with teachers in the New York City public schools for twenty-three years. And along the way, she has been on public TV programs and conducted workshops in schools and for other organizations, including the Juvenile Division of the Cape Town Police Department in South Africa.

Shurman says, “What I’ve learned again and again over decades of teaching is that Tai Chi can change your life!”