About Great Bay Tai Chi

Great Bay Tai Chi: Tai Chi and Qigong Classes in New England and New Mexico
About Great Bay Tai Chi
Founded in 1996 by Sifu Paul Mahoney, Great Bay Tai Chi has grown into a strong Tai Chi community with instructors teaching in New England and New Mexico. The school focuses on Tai Chi for health, Qigong, and the martial arts of Yang Style Taijiquan, and Zhan Sanfeng natural style martial arts (Wudang Taijiquan, Baguazhang and Xingyiquan), emphasizing traditional teachings, techniques, and styles. Instructors continue to train with Sifu Paul Mahoney and each other, ensuring high-quality instruction in Tai Chi and Qigong.
Tai Chi Classes in New Mexico and New England
Great Bay Tai Chi in New Mexico
After relocating from Vermont to New Mexico, Sifu Paul Mahoney established Great Bay Tai Chi of New Mexico (formerly Great Bay Tai Chi North). While semi-retired, he continues to offer Tai Chi and Qigong classes in the Santa Fe, NM area. His offerings include:
- Tai Chi for Health classes
- Tai Chi for Beginners classes
- Online Qigong classes
- Qigong for cancer patients and caregivers (through DHMC’s Dartmouth Cancer Center)
Great Bay Tai Chi in New England
In 2022, Chris Himmel opened Internal Arts of New England, LLC, which is home to Great Bay Tai Chi MA. He teaches Tai Chi and Qigong classes in New England, with a focus on:
- Tai Chi for Health
- Yang Style Taijiquan
- Qigong
- Zhang Sanfeng Natural Style martial arts (Wudang Taijiquan, Baguazhang and Xingyiquan)
- Baguazhang and Xingyiquan Kung Fu
Class Locations:
- Salisbury, MA (Primary location)
- Hamilton, MA (Satellite Tai Chi classes)
- Lebanon, NH (Monthly sessions)
Chris also offers Tai Chi for Health programs through community education centers, as well as specialized workshops for:
- Assisted living centers
- Corporations and businesses
- Short-term Tai Chi seminars
Additionally, he has established a Daoism study group for those interested in Chinese philosophy and internal arts.
Tai Chi Classes in Vermont
In White River Junction, VT, Great Bay Tai Chi certified instructors Kevin Comeau and John Donaghy offer Tai Chi and Tai Chi for Beginners classes, both in person and online at Open Door Integrative Wellness. They continue to train with Chris Himmel, ensuring consistency in instruction.
Why Choose Great Bay Tai Chi?
✔ Experienced Instructors – Led by Sifu Paul Mahoney (since 1996) and Chris Himmel (since 2022)
✔ Multiple Locations – Serving New England and New Mexico
✔ Tai Chi for All Levels – From beginners to advanced practitioners
✔ Health-Focused Approach – Specializing in Tai Chi for health, Qigong, and cancer recovery
✔ Online and In-Person Classes – Flexible learning options
Join a Tai Chi Class Today
If you’re looking for Tai Chi classes in Santa Fe, NM, or New England Tai Chi and Qigong programs, Great Bay Tai Chi offers expert instruction to help you improve balance, relaxation, and overall well-being.
📍 Find a class near you! Contact us today to learn more about Tai Chi and Qigong training in New Mexico, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
Email Sifu Paul Mahoney: Info@GreatBayTaiChiNM.com
Email Chris Himmel: Chris@GreatBayTaiChiMA.com
About Sifu Paul Mahoney, Founder and Head Instructor

Paul is the founder of Great Bay Tai Chi. He is a Taijiquan and Qigong (chee gong)) master and an expert in martial Taijiquan which includes Pushing Hands and Chin Na as well as other related practices.
Paul spent a decade studying hard-style martial arts, including Korean Tae Kwon Do and Okinawan Uechi Ryu in the 1970’s before discovering the internal martial arts. After attending a seminar with Dr. Yang Jwing Ming in Boston in 1982, he was hooked and been fascinated with the internal styles ever since. Paul has now been a practitioner of the internal martial arts for over forty years. He was an assistant instructor of Dr. Yang Jwing Ming (founder of Yang’s Martial Arts Association) for Tai Chi and Shaolin Chin Na for many years. He is a former gold medalist in the USA championship push-hands competition in his division at the 2000 “A Taste of China” tournament in Winchester, Virginia.
Our Instructors
Founder and Head Instructor
Great Bay Tai Chi North
Lead Instructor and Founder,
Internal Arts New England
Lead Instructor
