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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Aiea, Hawaii
Part of Body & Brain
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
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
- Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bodynbrain.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (808) 486-9642
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“B&B yoga has helped me both physically, mentally and emotionally transition into retirement.”
“Movement of my arthritic fingers and shoulders has improved as has my overall energy level.”
“The classes have made me stronger physically, has helped my balance, taught me to be more mindful, and I’ve learned how to handle stress better.”
“During these procedures, my B&B zoom classes have been “my constant” that has helped me with my energy level and physical well-being.”
“The classes have made me stronger physically, has helped my balance, taught me to be more mindful, and I’ve learned how to handle stress better.”
What students say
“Master Cat is excellent and incredibly knowledgeable about all the exercises and their benefits for the body.”
“Body & Brain is a total experience of calming yet stimulating your body in dealing & experiencing one's daily life challenges.”
“The classes have made me stronger physically, has helped my balance, taught me to be more mindful, and I’ve learned how to handle stress better.”
“The classes have made me stronger physically, has helped my balance, taught me to be more mindful, and I’ve learned how to handle stress better.”
“The overall environment is welcoming and fosters a strong sense of community, even among the other centers in the local area.”
From the reviews
I joined Body & Brain Yoga Aiea 4 years ago and love the classes, instructors and Master Park. I first joined for the exercise and meditation. In the process, I lost weight and now have more energy and am able to focus better.
I have tried many many physical and mental modalities to improve my well-being. Aiea Body and Brain is like nothing else I’ve ever done before. It’s amazing that Master Kat has managed to incorporate mindful, spiritual, and physical wellness all into one class.
I encountered Body & Brain at a Body Mind Spirit Expo. At their table, I enrolled in classes, as I was looking to begin on a self-care journey. My initial conversation with them instilled confidence that I had found the right place.
Happy New Year! I have been attending Body and Brain classes for two years now, and I love how relaxed I feel afterward. Master Cat is excellent and incredibly knowledgeable about all the exercises and their benefits for the body. I’m also learning how the body and brain need to work together, which is no easy task!
New to tai chi? Start at Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
Body & Brain 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 Body & Brain 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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