Tai Chi Classes in Honolulu, HI
Honolulu has 7 tai chi classes — including 2 with senior classes, 3 beginner-friendly, and 2 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.
Still & Moving Center
5 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
🌳 Free or donation-based community class — check their site
Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
Kaimuki center with Korean-style classes in yoga, tai chi and meditation.
Janet Jin Tai Chi and Qi Gong Honolulu
5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
QI GONG HONOLULU
Hawaii Cheng Tzu Tai Chi Center
Good to know in Honolulu
1 of the 7 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 Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi and Janet Jin Tai Chi and Qi Gong Honolulu.
Tai Chi for Arthritis & balance in Honolulu
These studios offer 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.
- Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi ★★★★★ 5 (69)
- Janet Jin Tai Chi and Qi Gong Honolulu ★★★★★ 5 (21)
New to tai chi?
These studios are 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.
- Still & Moving Center ★★★★★ 5 (152)
- Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi ★★★★★ 5 (69)
- Janet Jin Tai Chi and Qi Gong Honolulu ★★★★★ 5 (21)
Tai chi for seniors in Honolulu
These studios run 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.
- Still & Moving Center ★★★★★ 5 (152)
- Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi ★★★★★ 5 (69)
Tai chi in Honolulu: quick answers
- How much do tai chi classes cost in Honolulu?
- A few Honolulu studios list a rate around $129, but most don't post prices online, and community, senior-center, and Silver Sneakers classes are often free or low-cost. Check the studio's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start tai chi in Honolulu?
- 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. 3 Honolulu studios are 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 Honolulu?
- Yes — 2 Honolulu studios run 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 Honolulu?
- 2 Honolulu studios offer 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.