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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 258 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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 +1 505-797-2211
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Things that have happened to me is my mom was very sick and me learning methods from instructor Hongik I shared them with my mother.”
“The exercises I participate in are perfect for my level, the exercises have helped me with balance, calmness, energy, strength and other areas.”
“The online classes and in-studio training are all terrific.”
“Body and Brain, located in San Mateo, is an excellent community of spiritual people willing to help you improve your well-being through Tai Chi and yoga for stress relief.”
“I, for the first time ever in my life, feel whole, healthy, and alive.”
What students say
“The instructors are knowledgeable, welcoming & very enthusiastic to help encourage myself more.”
“Body and Brain, located in San Mateo, is an excellent community of spiritual people willing to help you improve your well-being through Tai Chi and yoga for stress relief.”
“The exercises I participate in are perfect for my level, the exercises have helped me with balance, calmness, energy, strength and other areas.”
“The exercises I participate in are perfect for my level, the exercises have helped me with balance, calmness, energy, strength and other areas.”
“Body and Brain, located in San Mateo, is an excellent community of spiritual people willing to help you improve your well-being through Tai Chi and yoga for stress relief.”
From the reviews
I was looking for a place that would help me grow physically, mentally and spiritually and Body & Brain was exactly what I needed. Over a few months of training, I found myself in less pain and better health than I achieved with just regular exercise and swimming.
My friend has been coming for 8yrs & has experienced a lot of self-healing, not just for herself but also for her family. She highly recommended this practice. I originally came to focus on my physical health, I found out they have so much to offer.
Taichi was recommended to me by my physical therapist. I came here to body & brain 5 weeks ago to improve my mobility & to continue to stay in good health. Since then, my experiences so far with the classes has exceeded my expectations. I feel more energized & motivated in all aspects my life.
We recently moved back to Albuquerque and within weeks found this center. Many times when starting a new school one can feel very intimated or find difficulty accessing the instructor but at Body and Brain Yoga my husband and I have really felt welcomed and at home with all the students in various classes and by all…
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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