Tai Chi Classes in Santa Monica, CA

Good to know in Santa Monica

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 Golden Dragon Martial Arts Club and Old Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong.

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.

• Old Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong — 2425 Colorado Ave

Beginner-friendly studios, city by city →

Tai chi for seniors in Santa Monica

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.

• Golden Dragon Martial Arts Club ★★★★★ 5 (35) — Mode: #2003, 1207 4th St Suite 350

Tai chi for seniors, city by city →

Tai chi in Santa Monica: quick answers

How much do tai chi classes cost in Santa Monica?

Most Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica?

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 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica?

Yes — 1 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica?

Tai chi is widely used for arthritis and balance: gentle, low-impact movement that studies suggest can ease joint stiffness and improve stability, and the CDC recognizes it for fall prevention. Ask Santa Monica studios whether they run a Tai Chi for Arthritis program. This is general information, not medical advice — check with your doctor first.

More: How much tai chi costs · Your first class · Tai chi for seniors

Tai chi classes near Santa Monica

• Tai chi classes in Venice, CA (1 · 2 mi)
• Tai chi classes in Playa Del Rey, CA (1 · 4 mi)
• Tai chi classes in Culver City, CA (3 · 5 mi)
• Tai chi classes in Beverly Hills, CA (3 · 7 mi)
• Tai chi classes in Los Angeles, CA (13 · 8 mi)
• Tai chi classes in Sherman Oaks, CA (1 · 10 mi)
• Tai chi classes in Encino, CA (1 · 11 mi)
• Tai chi classes in Valley Village, CA (2 · 11 mi)