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Bellaire Yoga Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Houston, Texas
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
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
- Website & schedule bellaireyogataichi.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (346) 360-3050
The classes they run
“I attended both beginners and intermediate.”
“My doctor recently demanded that I do something to lower my stress- I knew exactly where to turn- I had to go back to Qi Gong with Edward Wong!”
“I have done private lessons with Master Wong.”
“His classes are great for any age group and well suited for anyone looking to learn more about managing energy and healing in the body.”
“He also teaches breathing for meditation and healing.”
Styles taught here
“He also has deep knowledge of using Tai Chi for Self Defense application as it applies to both the Yang Tai Chi and Chen Tai Chi forms.”
“He also has deep knowledge of using Tai Chi for Self Defense application as it applies to both the Yang Tai Chi and Chen Tai Chi forms.”
What students say
“Knowledgeable Sifu who has an interest in the health and well-being of his students and patients .”
“Again, never having had acupuncture done personally, my grandmother told me about the benefits she experienced with it.”
“His classes are very helpful in both relaxing and challenging the body, helping with daily activities, flexibility and treating aches and pains that come with age.”
“My doctor recently demanded that I do something to lower my stress- I knew exactly where to turn- I had to go back to Qi Gong with Edward Wong!”
From the reviews
Master Wong is the real deal. He knows what he is talking about. He guides you as he practices the motions with you. I can really feel the difference in my personal life and my health. I do Taekwondo, an external martial art. Tai Chi, Qigong is a soft internal martial art. I have over 20 years of external martial arts.
I heard about Dr. Edward Wong through a friend who is interested in taichi and chigong for health. I've never done martial arts before but I knew I needed to incorporate some form of practice into my lifestyle for health and mindfulness benefits, and popular yoga trends just seem to lack the substance I seek.
I started with Edward's tai chi class at the Trotter YMCA in 2017. After moving here to do occupational therapy for a repetitive use work injury, I joined my local Y in the hopes that I could find a way to exercise even though I could barely use my arms.
I enjoy Tai Chi so much with Master Wong. It is so much fun! It is a joy to learn and train with him. He has a depth of knowledge and experience in Tai Chi form and Qi Gong. He also teaches breathing for meditation and healing.
New to tai chi? Start at Bellaire Yoga Tai Chi
Bellaire Yoga 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 Bellaire Yoga 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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