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Tai Chi Classes in San Rafael, CA
San Rafael has 5 tai chi classes — including 1 with senior classes, 1 beginner-friendly, and 1 with a Tai Chi for Arthritis program. Every listing is ranked by what students say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the styles and programs each studio offers, so you can find a class and get started. All ages and abilities welcome — you don't need to be fit, flexible, or experienced to begin.
10,000 Victories School of Qigong, Tai Chi & Kung Fu- Classical Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
San Rafael Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
Chi Kung Chuan of Marin
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews
Eternal Strength Tai Chi
🌳 Free or donation-based community class — check their site
Located in San Rafael, California, in the beautiful county of Marin. Our classes and workshops are offered outdoors as much as possible, nurturing a ...
Freitas Senior Community: Tai Chi Classes
Classes include low-impact aerobics, strength training, hiking, Jazzercise, taekwondo, tai chi, yoga, line dance, Phone: (415) 899-8290 … 1560 ...
Good to know in San Rafael
2 of the 4 studios with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a certified instructor or a recognized health program (think Tai Chi for Arthritis or the Tai Chi for Health Institute's Paul Lam programs), students point to 10,000 Victories School of Qigong, Tai Chi & Kung Fu- Classical Martial Arts, San Rafael Martial Arts, Chi Kung Chuan of Marin and Eternal Strength Tai Chi.
Tai Chi for Arthritis & balance in San Rafael
This studio offers a Tai Chi for Arthritis or fall-prevention program — gentle, low-impact routines designed to be easy on the joints and to build balance. Check each studio's schedule for class times.
New to tai chi?
This studio is called out by students as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that you learn a short form slowly with no pressure to keep up. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
Tai chi for seniors in San Rafael
This studio runs classes geared to older adults — gentle, low-impact movement focused on balance, leg strength, and fall prevention. Check each studio's schedule for class times, and whether they offer Silver Sneakers.
- San Rafael Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (12)
Tai chi in San Rafael: quick answers
- How much do tai chi classes cost in San Rafael?
- Most San Rafael studios don't post prices online. Tai chi is usually sold per class or as a monthly pass, and community, senior-center, parks, and Silver Sneakers classes are often free or low-cost, so you can often try tai chi without spending much — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start tai chi in San Rafael?
- Yes. Tai chi welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit, flexible, or experienced first — the practice itself builds your balance and strength gently over time. 1 San Rafael studio is highlighted by students as beginner-friendly. You learn a short form slowly, at your own pace, with no pressure to keep up — just wear loose, comfortable clothes and flat shoes.
- Are there tai chi classes for seniors in San Rafael?
- Yes — 1 San Rafael studio runs classes geared to older adults, focused on gentle, low-impact movement, balance, and fall prevention. Tai chi is one of the most senior-friendly forms of exercise there is; check each studio's schedule for class times.
- Is tai chi good for arthritis or balance in San Rafael?
- 1 San Rafael studio offers a Tai Chi for Arthritis or fall-prevention program — gentle routines shown in studies to help ease joint pain and improve balance, and the CDC recognizes tai chi as an evidence-based way to reduce fall risk. This is general information, not medical advice — check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.