named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
8 Weeks of Qigong in the Park
Eight-week outdoor course in Prospect Park teaching Ba Duan Jin (8 Brocades Qigong) for stress reduction, balance, and vitality, open to beginners and continuing students.
Community Workshops and Public Demonstrations
Free or low-cost public events at locations like the Brooklyn Museum and Grand Army Plaza to promote community vitality and accessibility to Tai Chi and Qigong.
Qigong for Seniors
Specialized Qigong program for older adults focused on improving balance, coordination, and internal organ function through gentle movement and breath.
Tai Chi Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Classes
Structured in-person classes held weekly at BAX studio in Brooklyn, teaching progressive levels of Tai Chi to build strength, balance, and mindfulness.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Tai Chi and Mind-Body Wellness Instruction 3 activities
- Offers private, group, and specialized mind-body wellness programmingProvides private classes, corporate workshops, and specialized training in Tai Chi and Qigong for stress reduction, mental clarity, and emotional resilience, serving institutions such as NYU, the Martha Graham Dance School, and major rehabilitation centers.
- Provides community-based Tai Chi and Qigong programs for seniorsOffers 8-week Qigong in the park programs and weekly classes at senior centers focused on balance, fall prevention, and stress reduction, specifically tailored for older adults in New York City.
- Teaches Tai Chi and Qigong classes at multiple levels and locationsOffers beginner, intermediate, and advanced weekly classes in Tai Chi and Qigong at the BAX studio in Brooklyn, NY, as well as through in-person and online formats. Classes focus on improving physical strength, balance, stress reduction, and overall well-being through traditional practices including Ba Duan Jin (8 Brocades Qigong).
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Delivers outreach and public engagement through workshops and eventsConducts public workshops, demonstrations, and annual World Tai Chi Day events at locations including the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Central Library Plaza, and Grand Army Plaza to promote community engagement and accessibility across all five boroughs of New York City.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$71K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$70K99%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$68K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$23K
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balance sheet
Total assets$6K
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Net assets$6K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -11.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TZYANN HSU BERMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $24K |
board members · 1
- PETER BERMAN — DIRECTOR OF CHILDRENSPROGRAMMING
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Central Library Partner — Hosts World Tai Chi Day events at its plaza in partnership with the organization.
- Brooklyn Museum Partner — Hosts Tai Chi workshops in collaboration with the Brooklyn Museum.
- Brooklyn Museum Partner — Receives accessible mind-body practices from Qi Tao.
- Facebook Partner — Social media presence on Facebook to promote programs and engage the community
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and communication
- Grand Army Plaza Partner — Hosts World Tai Chi Day events at the plaza in partnership with the organization.
- Instagram Partner — Social media presence on Instagram to promote programs and engage the community
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for outreach and communication
- Mindful NYU Partner — Receives accessible mind-body practices from Qi Tao.
- The Martha Graham Dance School Partner — Receives accessible mind-body practices from Qi Tao.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Character-Centered Practicemethodology: character-centered practiceBy teaching Tai Chi and Qigong as a path for personal transformation focused on character development rather than physical performance, the organization fosters deeper behavioral change and long-term commitment, because ethical and internal growth sustains practice and enhances social impact.
- Compassion in Actionmethodology: compassion-in-actionBy channeling personal practice into community benefit, the organization enables practitioners to translate inner development into healing and support for others, because embodied compassion creates a feedback loop that reinforces both individual and collective well-being.
- Cultural Translation of Energy Artsmethodology: cultural_translationBy translating traditional martial and energy arts into accessible formats, the organization makes ancient practices relevant to modern audiences and institutions, because contextual adaptation preserves core benefits while increasing adoption and sustainability.
- Internal Foundation of Kindnessmethodology: internal-foundation-of-kindnessBy cultivating internal self-kindness through mindful movement and self-respect, practitioners develop personal resilience and soft power, because emotional self-awareness and compassion form the basis for sustainable growth and effective community engagement.
- Qigong and Tai Chi for Holistic Healingmethodology: meditation-in-motionBy integrating gentle movement, breath, and awareness in Qigong and Tai Chi, the organization promotes physical health, mental clarity, and emotional resilience, because mindful motion harmonizes body and mind to activate self-healing mechanisms.