About Tai Chi with Gentle

Carolyn “Gentle” Williams is a certified Tai Chi coach, community leader, and recipient of the Park Forest Community Oscar Award. Specializing in the flowing movements of Yang-style Tai Chi, Gentle earned her coaching certification through BNEW4LIFE in Sauk Village, IL. Gentle draws on three years of dedicated experience to help students lower blood pressure, reduce chronic pain, and improve overall balance and joint mobility. As a graduate of the Park Forest Civic Leadership Academy, her passion for service extends beyond movement as she also volunteers in the women’s division of the Cook County Department of Corrections.  An avid fitness enthusiast outside the studio, Gentle has over 50 years of roller-skating experience, even competing at the National level in Lincoln, Nebraska. Whether cycling, playing the guitar, walking, or grounding in nature, she lives by the principle that movement is essential to wellness.  Gentle currently teaches 60 active students across local community spaces at the Matteson Community Center, Park Forest Village Hall and summer camps for children ages 6-12. She creates a warm, supportive space where individuals of all abilities and ages can calm their minds and build physical resilience. 

Our team of experienced instructors are passionate about Tai Chi and dedicated to helping our students improve their technique and achieve their goals. Each instructor has completed rigorous training and has years of experience.

We  promote the physical and mental health benefits of Tai Chi. We believe that everyone can benefit from this ancient Chinese practice and we strive to make it accessible to all.