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Be Like Water Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Los Angeles, California
Certified instruction — reviews and the studio's own info point to a recognized tai chi program or lineage (think Tai Chi for Health / Dr. Paul Lam, the Taoist Tai Chi Society, or a named family-style teacher). If credentials matter to you, ask which program the instructor is certified in and which style they teach.
Plan your first class
- 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 belikewatertaichi.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (323) 543-5923
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–6 PM |
The classes they run
“I have been learning and practicing qigong for approximately 6 months.”
Styles taught here
“I strongly recommend working with her for anyone interested in learning Tai Chi as a martial art or anyone interested in deepening their understanding of Chen or Yang styles.”
What students say
“Hagai is a wonderful teacher.”
“The classes have helped in strengthening my core and developing flexibility and leave me with a sense of calm and balance.”
From the reviews
I have been learning and practicing qigong for approximately 6 months. Hagai is a wonderful teacher. Patient with a great sense of humor. My doctor originally suggested I try this out to deal with stress.
Tommy is an amazing teacher! I hadn’t done tai chi before and felt like I might not benefit the same way the experienced students were. The next day I woke up feeling like I gave 1000% to the tai chi class.
Tommy is an extremely skilled and dedicated instructor of Tai Chi. I strongly recommend working with her for anyone interested in learning Tai Chi as a martial art or anyone interested in deepening their understanding of Chen or Yang styles.
New to tai chi? Start at Be Like Water Tai Chi
Be Like Water Tai Chi 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 Be Like Water Tai Chi
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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