Angie Sturm Noorda has practiced Tai Chi for over a decade and studies extensively with Daniel Pfister of Embody Tai Chi in Davis, California, who trained under Mr. Liu Xiheng, a senior student of Cheng Man Ching. Her training includes Cheng Man Ching’s 37-movement short form, the Yang long form, Tai Chi sword, and push hands, and she actively participates in local and regional push-hands groups to deepen her practice.
Angie’s background also includes remote study in qigong and tai chi with Robert Chuckrow, Eagle Claw Kung Fu with Sifu Mary Melliza, and teacher-training programs developed by Tricia Yu, with an emphasis on seated and adapted Tai Chi for varied abilities. Her teaching is further informed by gymnastics and over 25 years of yoga practice, including a 200-hour yoga teacher certification. She has taught in community centers, libraries, sports clubs, and outdoor settings, offering instruction grounded in structural alignment, balance, and traditional Tai Chi principles. Angie likes to produce videos for both her MindfulBeat YouTube channel (link below) and help with producing videos and courses for Embody Tai Chi.
