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Balance and Flow Tai Chi Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Gladstone, New Jersey
Plan your first class
- Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention gentle, joint-friendly classes — often based on the Arthritis Foundation / Dr. Paul Lam program — that may help with balance and stiffness; check the studio's schedule
- Great for seniors welcoming to older adults, with slow, low-impact movement for balance, mobility and fall prevention
- Beginners welcome all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or flexible to start
- Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
- Free / donation / in the park free, donation-based, or outdoor park classes — a low-cost way to try tai chi; confirm times on their site
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule balanceandflowstudio.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (973) 946-8827
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I am very enthusiastic about my experience at Balance & Flow Studio The staff is very friendly and supportive with everyone from beginners to experienced Tai Chi players.”
“I am very enthusiastic about my experience at Balance & Flow Studio The staff is very friendly and supportive with everyone from beginners to experienced Tai Chi players.”
“Decided to take up Tai Chi after seeing people practicing in the park.”
Styles taught here
“The connection to Yang Family Association means that this studio is authentic.”
What students say
“Both Holly and Chris are highly experienced, calm, and incredibly patient instructors who take the time to break down every single movement in great detail.”
“I am very enthusiastic about my experience at Balance & Flow Studio The staff is very friendly and supportive with everyone from beginners to experienced Tai Chi players.”
“Both Holly and Chris are highly experienced, calm, and incredibly patient instructors who take the time to break down every single movement in great detail.”
“I am very enthusiastic about my experience at Balance & Flow Studio The staff is very friendly and supportive with everyone from beginners to experienced Tai Chi players.”
“The connection to Yang Family Association means that this studio is authentic.”
“I am very enthusiastic about my experience at Balance & Flow Studio The staff is very friendly and supportive with everyone from beginners to experienced Tai Chi players.”
From the reviews
I've had a wonderful experience at Balance and Flow Tai Chi Studio. I spend a lot of time working on a computer and I decided to go for the the Somatic Stretch class with Holly Sweeny. It was incredibly restorative - it helped me release tension from my right shoulder and left hip.
Excellent experience! I highly recommend Balance and Flow Studio in Gladstone. Both instructors were knowledgeable, patient, and welcoming, and they clearly enjoy teaching. As a beginner, I felt very comfortable and can’t wait to go back.
Balance and Flow is an outstanding studio for anyone looking to learn or deepen their Tai Chi practice. Both Holly and Chris are highly experienced, calm, and incredibly patient instructors who take the time to break down every single movement in great detail.
The team at Balance and Flow are incredible. Chris Wilson is a fantastic teacher. He is able to break down concepts, movements, and stances into very accessible and understandable ways. Chris makes every class a learning experience and I leave each class knowing more than when I started.
New to tai chi? Start at Balance and Flow Tai Chi Studio
Balance and Flow Tai Chi Studio comes up as a beginner-friendly studio, going by its listing and students' reviews. If you've never tried tai chi, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first session. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — the movements are slow and gentle, you set your own pace, and many can be done seated if standing is hard. Second, there's nothing to buy and nothing to keep up with — wear comfortable clothes and flat, flexible shoes, and simply follow along. Third, all ages and abilities really are welcome — ask whether there's a dedicated beginners or all-levels class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most studios are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first tai chi class at Balance and Flow Tai Chi Studio
Nervous about walking into a tai chi class for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a gentle warm-up, then learning a few slow movements of the form, step by step — no pressure to get it perfect, and you can rest or sit whenever you need to. What to wear: loose, comfortable clothing you can move in, and flat, flexible shoes (some studios practice in socks or bare feet). What to bring: water, and that's about it — there's no equipment to buy. Arrive a few minutes early to say hello to the instructor and mention it's your first class. It comes together faster than you'd think — most people feel far more at ease by their second or third visit.
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