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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Arlington, Massachusetts
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.
Friendly studio for classes incorporating yoga, Tai Chi and meditation to improve flexibility, energy levels and balance.
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
- 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 bodynbrain.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (781) 648-9642
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Problems with my back due to Arthritis have improved and my shoulder stiffness and its restricted movement are no longer a problem.”
“The classes involve a variety of different exercises and help to improve flexibility and balance leaving my body feeling good, which makes me happy.”
“The people there really care about you and they take time to have private sessions to address your own life path with its challenges and blessings.”
“When everything started to get crazy last spring, they pivoted rapidly and seamlessly to offering a full live-stream class schedule through zoom.”
“I believe they even offer a free class, so there’s nothing to lose.”
“The guided meditation practices leave me feeling centered and calm.”
“I now teach senior citizens body & brain yoga as I choose to share my “ sense of true well being with others” I wish everyone at any age that “ sense of well being.”
What students say
“Another great benefit is that we have 4 local BNB centers with many great instructors in our Boston area.”
“The masters teaching classes embody the benefits of the work, are so friendly, kind and humorous and make the center a very welcoming place to return to again and again.”
“My body is more flexible; I am able to handle stress better and after working all day, I look forward to coming to class to clear my head and calm my mind.”
“The classes involve a variety of different exercises and help to improve flexibility and balance leaving my body feeling good, which makes me happy.”
“Also due to my work schedule and then a little bit of a health condition it was sometimes difficult for me to get to classes on time or even get there at all.”
“The masters teaching classes embody the benefits of the work, are so friendly, kind and humorous and make the center a very welcoming place to return to again and again.”
From the reviews
I was a member years ago of the Body & Brain Arlington years ago, and had to stop because of my busy work and home life. I recently made the best decision I’ve made in a long time to return to the center to resume my practice. I can’t say enough about Masters Cho and Elise.
Come to Arlington Body & Brain yoga center and find Nature from the inside out. As a licensed mental health counselor, I have experienced extensive training in a variety of counseling techniques. My past experiences have opened me up to numerous theories all of which have been invaluable to me.
It is really a wonderful experience with Body and Brain Yoga in terms of physical and mental/spiritual aspects. I joined last year in June, and I found it has already affected a lot to my daily life. In the physical perspective, I found my body is very relaxed when I am in the classes.
During the time of this pandemic we have all had to make many changes and adapt to changing circumstances. That has also been true for giving and taking classes at the Body and Brain Center here in Arlington. Thankfully Body and Brain (BNB) adapted all of their classes to an online format using Zoom.
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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