Universal Tao Boston School of Taoist Practices

About the Universal Tao Boston

Decades of Teaching

For 30+ years the Universal Tao Boston has held classes in Chi Kung, Meditation, Tai Chi and ancient healing techniques in the Boston area.

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Decades of Classes

Through the years countless students have come through our doors to learn to cultivate their life force energy for a strong, healthy and conscious life.

Marie Favorito

Marie is the Founder and Director of the Universal Tao Boston. Marie has consistently and compassionately met students where they are to teach them practices to get them where they want to go.

Become a Certified Instructor

All instructor at UTB are Senior instructors and can guide you on your way to becoming a certified Instructor. Learn about the path for certification here.

Course Offerings

Meditation

Taoist meditation is a really down-to-earth practice. The focus is on generating, transforming and circulating energy. Once this energy is developed and refined one can use it for healing, creativity or delving into deeper meditation practices.

Inner Smile
Microcosmic Orbit
Fusion of the Five Elements
Kan & Li

Tai Chi

Meditation

Tai Chi is a relaxed moving meditation and martial art which calms the body and mind. At BHT we teach Yang Style.

Short Form
Long Form
Sword Form
Rainy Day Tai Chi

Qigong

Meditation

100 Day Practice

Chi Kung practice increases your Chi, flow and brings a sense of calm and centeredness. Here is a short list of some of the chi kung forms we teach:

Ba Gua Qigong
Incense Qigong
Iron Shirt Qigong
Buddha Palm Qigong
Six Healinng Sounds Qigong
Healing Love and more.....

100 Day Practice

Alexander Technique

100 Day Practice

Practicing is the only way to develop and improve your skill. We'll hold the space for your commitment with support and guidance for 100 Days straight. This is a challenge and not to be taken lightly! That said, we approach our daily practice with great joy in a caring community with consultation if needed. We'll even help you design a personal practice focused on your goals.

Alexander Technique

The Alexander Technique is a tool for transformation, a 'way' for making changes to better your life. Improvements are noted:

Co-ordination
Clarity in the present moment
Ease in movement
Making conscious choices
Improvements in activities

Chi Nei Tsang

Alexander Technique

Chi Nei Tsang is a healing technique that detoxifies, regenerates and balances each one of the human body’s vital functions. CNT brings greater circulation and balance to the abdomen, the 'Lower Tan Tien'. Chi Nei Tsang is a method to clear blocked energy or stagnant chi to clear body, mind and spirit.

Class pricing

Tuesday Weekly Qigong

Saturday Weekly Classes

Tuesday Weekly Qigong

90 minute class 6:30 to 8pm

$25 per class

$85 monthly (4 classes)

3 month commitment = $250

Private Lessons

Saturday Weekly Classes

Tuesday Weekly Qigong

Private Lessons are by appointment only. They are generally one hour and held at the Somerville studio. Single lesson or package pricing available. Please contact us for details.

Saturday Weekly Classes

9:30 Qigong. 10:30 Tai Chi.

11:30 Meditation

1 class = $20

2 classes = $40

all 3 classes = $50

One Day Workshop

Saturday Senior Discount

Saturday Weekly Classes

A full day workshop runs for 6-8 hours depending on the topic and includes time for lunch. Generally costs $125-160 for the day. Please contact us for upcoming opportunities to study and practice together.

Weekend Workshops

Saturday Senior Discount

Weekend workshops run for two consecutive days Saturday and Sunday. Each day is 6-8 hours depending on the topic. General cost ranges from $250 to $300. Please contact us for upcoming opportunities to study and practice together.

Saturday Senior Discount

Saturday Senior Discount:

$40 for all 3 classes

1 month of classes = $140

3 months for $420

Study with Us

Meet with Marie

Marie's joyful approach to life and healing is contagious touching 100's of lives worldwide. Skills include meditation, tai chi, qigong, healing and chi nei tsang. Meet one-to-one in person or connect online. Learn more about Marie below.

Meet with Jamee

Jamee uniquely synthesizes ancient Taoist practices, Alexander Technique principles and Spiritual Healing to open the way for deep personal transformation. Meet one-on-one in person or connect online. Learn more about Jamee below.

Meet with Joe

Joe's positive, energetic approach to teaching stems from promoting peaceful engagement. Skills include meditation, tai chi, qigong and chi nei tsang. Meet one-to-one in person or connect online. Learn more about Joe below.

Ways to Study

Live Classes

The best way to learn for most people is to attend a class in person. We offer these options throughout the year:

Weekly Classes
Weekend Workshops
Residential Retreats

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Online Courses

Perhaps there are no teachers local to you. Or, you want extra practice assistance at home or while traveling. The following is a list of our online courses:

Tai Chi Short Form
Heaven and Earth Chi Kung
Microcosmic Orbit Meditation
Six Healing Sounds Chi Kung
More coming soon....
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Digital Products

If you enjoy practicing with a CD or DVD we can help you with our digital media:

Meditation CD's
Tai Chi Short Form DVD
Chi Kung DVD's

Click here to purchase DVD's and CD's and we will ship them to you.

Testimonials

"Your Meditation CD is amazing...

After 3 weeks in your class, I move without pain...

"Your Meditation CD is amazing...

"I have your Microcosmic Orbit Meditation CD and it is amazing! I am feeling energy moving that I haven't before. You did a great job guiding the meditation. Thank You!

My private lessons with you...

After 3 weeks in your class, I move without pain...

"Your Meditation CD is amazing...

"My private lessons with you have helped me sleep through the night. I no longer wake up with back pain ...for the first time in a year and a half. I'm just so grateful!" ~ Sonia

After 3 weeks in your class, I move without pain...

"Your Tai Chi class has helped me with a painful hip/leg problem. I had difficulty moving from a sitting to a standing position. After 3 weeks in your class, I move without pain. Thank you for your guidance and help." ~ Rose

Peace & blessings to you for all of your work...

After 3 weeks in your class, I move without pain...

"Marie! You gave me my first Chi Kung DVD and I just want to tell you how much it has helped me and how much I love it!! In just the warm up section I felt less tension and pain in my back. I felt relaxed and energized and it has worked every time. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Jamee's "13 Points of Power" original course...

Peace & blessings to you for all of your work...

Jamee's "13 Points of Power" original course...

Jamee's ’13 Points of Power’ class combined the science of intentional movement and ancient healing methods. Her delivery is insightful and thoughtful. She welcomed the class and the individual to explore movement to bring about ease and a sense of clearer awareness in motion. It was really, really good. Thanks so much! ~ Diana

Learning from you is a privilege...

Peace & blessings to you for all of your work...

Jamee's "13 Points of Power" original course...

"After the first day of Jamee's class I realized I was already looking forward to the next. Learning from her is a privilege. I so enjoy being in the same room with her. The energy she creates and the space she provides for each student is warm and magical. Learn all you can from this intuitive, generous teacher!" ~ Harry

Marie Favorito

Director of the Boston Healing Tao, Universal Healing Tao Senior Instructor

Marie is a Senior Instructor in the Universal Tao Boston founded by GrandMaster Mantak Chia. Marie has nearly 30 years of teaching experience in the Tao: Tai Chi Chi Kung, (Long and Short Forms, Sword Form), numerous Chi Kung Forms and many levels of Meditation.

Special Assignments

Marie has years of experience teaching seniors at Senior Centers locally. Marie participates in Tai Chi studies with Harvard University. Marie taught tai chi in the Home Base program associated with Mass General Hospital for wounded Veterans suffering with PTSD.

As well as teaching these Taoist practices Marie incorporates Chi Organ-Abdominal Massage, Chi Nei Tsang, CNT, and Chi Kung Healing in her private practice. She has teaches workshops Internationally in Germany, Thailand, Australia Canada and throughout the USA. Marie is First Aid CPR AED Certified with the American Heart Association.

Jamee Culbertson

Universal Tao Boston Senior Instructor

Jamee is a Senior Instructor in the Universal Tao Boston. She teaches Tai Chi, Chi Kung and the Meditation techniques taught within the Universal Healing Tao System. Jamee is also an Internationally certified Alexander Technique Instructor.

Special Assignments

Jamee participates as an instructor for Tai Chi studies with Harvard University. Jamee taught tai chi in the Home Base program associated with Mass General Hospital for wounded Veterans suffering with PTSD. Jamee participates in the 'Love Yourself day at Rosie's Place sharing wellness techniques with the special women there. Jamee is also a teacher trainer at the Alexander Technique School at Cambridge and the Boston Conservatory of Music at Berklee College of Music. Jamee is First Aid CPR AED Certified with the American Heart Association.

Jamee's workshops span the globe: Canada, Mexico and Asia and throughout New England, She has a private practice in Massachusetts. Jamee is also a Video Artist and Award winning Documentary Filmmaker. She produced the film “How it All Began, Origins of Master Mantak Chia’s Universal Tao System” and is enjoying the distribution release into the marketplace as of June 2014. Click here to learn more about this film.

Joe Anzalone

Universal Tao Boston Senior Instructor

Joe is a Senior Instructor in the Universal Tao Boston. He has been a student of alternative wellness practices since the mid-1980’s. Joe is a Senior Manager at Boston University (BU) School of Public Health, in the Department of Global Health. Joe is First Aid CPR AED Certified with the American Heart Association.

Special Assignments

Joe is trained in the Relaxation Response taught by Dr. Herbert Benson. Joe participates in Tai Chi studies with Harvard University. Prior to working at BU, he served in the Peace Corps, in Liberia West Africa as a Health Volunteer.

Joe has a BA degree in International Relations from CSU, Chico and a Master of Public Health degree from BU. He is happily married since 1993.