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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi

5 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Closter, New Jersey

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Tai chi studio Certified Seniors welcome Beginners welcome Qigong Private lessons Online classes

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

  • 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 (201) 784-1300

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–7 PM
Thursday 10 AM–7 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 8:30 AM–6 PM
Sunday 10:30 AM–2 PM

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and seasonal outdoor sessions — worth a quick check before a special trip, and class times can differ from the studio's front-desk hours.

The classes they run

Tai chi and qigong classes on the schedule at Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌬️ Qigong 2 mentions

“I highly recommend it to everybody who is looking for the perfect place to study Qi Gong.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I come here to do my private session for healing, Light of Tao, and Initial Awakening.”

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💻 Online Classes 2 mentions

“My experience so far with Body and Brain Education at CGI (both on Zoom and in person) has been truly life-changing.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 55 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌿 calming, low-stress atmosphere 7 mentions

“My sessions with Jay always help me find my center and feel more grounded in this uncertain world we live.”

⚖️ improved balance & health 34 mentions

“The staff are very friendly and the instructors are very professional and caring, Since attending classes and workshops I've gained so much flexibility and strength.”

🤝 strong, friendly community 18 mentions

“The staff are very friendly and the instructors are very professional and caring, Since attending classes and workshops I've gained so much flexibility and strength.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“The staff is beyond kind, the building is clean and beautiful, and the classes are 100% worth it.”

🌬️ qigong & breathing work 2 mentions

“I highly recommend it to everybody who is looking for the perfect place to study Qi Gong.”

From the reviews

I've been attending body&brain for around nine months. The instructors are incredibly supportive and always ready to help with any questions. They genuinely care about your progress, whether you're seeking spiritual growth, physical healing, or mental well-being. I highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Mark, Jun 2024

I wanted to share that I have had an incredible experience recently with mind body energy/chi training at the CGI Body & Brain center in my new town. I am so grateful for all the teachers/healers there who have inspired and hugged me and especially Master Marnie who has been a Mentor/teacher/healer and Master Jae for…

★★★★★ — Elana, Nov 2018

My experience so far with Body and Brain Education at CGI (both on Zoom and in person) has been truly life-changing. Through the practice and with the guidance of the masters I've grown so much more connected to and attentive of my body, aware of and able to manage my emotions, and most of all through this work so…

★★★★★ — Molly, Oct 2020

I’m not someone who typically shares publicly. However I was so moved by my healing experience at CGI Closter that I had to share. I had a healing session with Master Sarah which was transcendent. I’ve never had body work like what Master Sarah did. I left the facility buzzing in the best sense of the word.

★★★★★ — Luisa, Aug 2022

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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.

Check beginner classes on their site

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.

Tai chi is gentle and low-impact, but it's still exercise, and the health notes here are general information, not medical advice. If you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them to the instructor before class, and check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Where to find Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi

111 Homans Ave, Closter, NJ07624

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