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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 91 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Brooklyn, New York
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.
Holistic exercise studio holding yoga, Tai Chi, detox, core & energy classes & workshops since 2002.
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 (718) 765-0099
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I recently retired and with everything going on now and being home with lots of anxiety, stress and gut issues I was looking for help.”
“Every teacher brings something unique and my life, my thoughts, my inner balance has elevated beyond whatever I could have wished for.”
“Great pace for older adults new to yoga, tai chi, and qi gong.”
“However, my private sessions with Master Jang has changed my life.”
“I currently attend their online classes which are daily and provides attention to your physical and emotional needs.”
“Furthermore, with the help of regular practice of yoga, I know how to handle stressful situation better with breathing techniques and meditation.”
What students say
“Seoyeon Won-jang-nim and the instructors I’ve had the pleasure of practicing with—Julia-nim and Fred-nim—are absolutely wonderful and create a welcoming and accepting space.”
“The different kinds of sessions help me feel stronger, more flexible, as well as more relaxed and in touch with my inner self.”
“Every teacher brings something unique and my life, my thoughts, my inner balance has elevated beyond whatever I could have wished for.”
“Every teacher brings something unique and my life, my thoughts, my inner balance has elevated beyond whatever I could have wished for.”
“The warm welcome at arrival, the personable and skilled Masters who guide the practice and challenge us, and the beautiful music they play make for a perfect combination.”
“Furthermore, with the help of regular practice of yoga, I know how to handle stressful situation better with breathing techniques and meditation.”
From the reviews
I can't believe I'm writing this review only now after having joined Body & Brain Yoga 20 years ago! I have taken many different variations of yoga classes but this is the best one by far.
I LOVE the people at BnB Bay Ridge…I’ve been going for about 3 weeks, as often as I’m able, and am already seeing benefits with respect to my anxiety decreasing and flexibility improving. It’s been a boon to my spirit and I’m finding joy in connecting with myself.
I signed up for an introductory class at the Bay Ridge Dahn Yoga center a little over a year ago. I was searching for a place to do exercise near my apartment. After this introductory class, I signed up for a 3-month membership, then I upgraded to 2-year.
Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi - Bay Ridge has changed my life! I recently retired and with everything going on now and being home with lots of anxiety, stress and gut issues I was looking for help. As your gut is directly connected to your brain, I searched through Thumbtack and found Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi.
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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