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Tai Chi Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia has 8 tai chi classes — including 3 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.
Eunmi's Sound Healing & Yoga
5 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Philly Chen Taiji
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes--Oriental Fitness Institute
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
West Philly Chen Taiji
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
Harrison Physical Therapy
3.9 ★★★★☆ 7 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
Real Dharma Evolution Tai Chi Gung
Tai Chi in the Square
🌳 Free or donation-based community class — check their site
Practice Tai Chi at Franklin Square! Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 7:30 am to 8:30 am. This is a free class. 200 N 6th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
Good to know in Philadelphia
3 of the 8 studios with posted hours are open on Sundays.
Looking for an insurance-covered class? Harrison Physical Therapy offers Silver Sneakers, covered by many Medicare Advantage plans.
Tai Chi for Arthritis & balance in Philadelphia
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.
- Harrison Physical Therapy ★★★★☆ 3.9 (7)
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.
- Eunmi's Sound Healing & Yoga ★★★★★ 5 (112)
Tai chi for seniors in Philadelphia
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.
- Eunmi's Sound Healing & Yoga ★★★★★ 5 (112)
- Harrison Physical Therapy ★★★★☆ 3.9 (7)
- Tai Chi in the Square
Tai chi in Philadelphia: quick answers
- How much do tai chi classes cost in Philadelphia?
- Most Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
- 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
- Yes — 3 Philadelphia studios run classes geared to older adults, focused on gentle, low-impact movement, balance, and fall prevention, and 1 offer Silver Sneakers (covered by many Medicare Advantage plans). 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 Philadelphia?
- 1 Philadelphia 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.