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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 125 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Brea, California
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.
Familiar facility for yoga and tai chi classes, plus meditation and private instruction.
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bodynbrain.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 714-990-3550
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–3:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you're a beginner like me, or an expert like so many I've seen attending the classes, this is THE place for body, brain, and spiritual growth!”
“I have family on the east coast as well and my mother, who was visiting and familiarizing herself with the Center, is looking to join when she returns home.”
“The classes have helped improve my flexibility, balance, and have increased my energy level.”
“The Body and Brain Yoga Center in Brea has classes in yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, energy movement, and meditation.”
“One on one sessions with Master Amy are priceless!”
“The Body and Brain Yoga Center in Brea has classes in yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, energy movement, and meditation.”
What students say
“The instructor is really knowledgeable of applying East Asian energy techniques that improve body circulation & make you feel radiant from the inside out.”
“The studio is clean and welcoming 🙏 I was invited to join the Energy Flow class, and just like it is described, my body & mind felt joyful and ready to face my day.”
“I leave class feeling so relaxed yet totally energized with improved mental clarity.”
“I have family on the east coast as well and my mother, who was visiting and familiarizing herself with the Center, is looking to join when she returns home.”
“The studio is clean and welcoming 🙏 I was invited to join the Energy Flow class, and just like it is described, my body & mind felt joyful and ready to face my day.”
“The atmosphere is very different from most yoga places - there's much more emphasis on energy and positivity, and you will be treated more like family than a student.”
From the reviews
This center provides me with bright and joyful energy as soon as I enter. I become very energetic after one hour regular class. And the meditation training during class makes my mind very calm and clear. So I am able to perform daily activities with positive attitude and with healthy body.
I booked an appointment here not knowing what to expect as I know nothing about Tai Chi or Yoga. But I knew they were open 7 days a week and had a very comprehensive yet structured health program. My body and brain was a mess, but I felt at peace by the end of my 45 min trial session.
The techniques taught are weird but they work! They’re all things as child we would do but have forgotten. Tapping, laughing, shaking, dancing and so much more. After a couple classes you don’t care about looking silly because you will start feeling so much lighter.
I had an amazing experience at the Tai Chi Studio! Elva is knowledgeable and patient, guiding me through each movement with precision. The atmosphere was serene, perfect for focusing on inner balance and peace.
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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