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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 126 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Forest Hills, 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.
Friendly, relaxing and clean space with welcoming teachers offering yoga classes for all skill levels, plus tai chi and meditation.
Plan your first class
- 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 (718) 261-5588
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“Two months ago, I walked into the TaiChi Center as a complete beginner-curious, a little nervous, and hoping to find a way to reconnect with my body and mind.”
“Special recognition to Master Sean Newman, manager of Forest Hill’s Yoga & Tai Chi and congratulations to him for winning 2 gold medals in the QiGong competition in Korea.”
“Every class is different and the instructors take great care to make sure everyone feels welcome and offer modifications so people at all ages and activity levels can benefit.”
“I was interested in yoga and meditation, but always had a hard time focusing and stopping my to-do list from racing through my mind.”
What students say
“As a beginner, it's easy to feel overwhelmed-but under the guidance of these two amazing teachers, I feel fully supported.”
“Two months ago, I walked into the TaiChi Center as a complete beginner-curious, a little nervous, and hoping to find a way to reconnect with my body and mind.”
“The class I experienced was very different from other types of yoga, but I was so happy to have been able to really relax my whole body and mind during the 1 1/2 hour class.”
“I went in with no expectations, having met Master Amy at a street fair when I knew I needed to start doing something physical to feel better and relieve stress.”
“For me, a person who didn’t like to exercise is looking forward to each class because at the center the instructors are kind, patient, supportive, attentive and compassionate.”
“Through the classes and several workshops organized by Body & Brain (including an incredible trip to Sedona!”
From the reviews
I’ve been a member of Body & Brain of Forest Hills for over 4 years and I go to classes at least 3 times a week. I know that taking Yoga & Tai Chi has made a real impact on my life. The classes are invigorating, energizing, and even relaxing (meditation is definitely a favorite).
A Life-Changing Journey: My Experience at the Tai Chi Center. Two months ago, I walked into the TaiChi Center as a complete beginner-curious, a little nervous, and hoping to find a way to reconnect with my body and mind. From day one, the atmosphere at the center felt welcoming, calm, and full of quiet strength.
Being new to the neighborhood, I was looking for a yoga center that felt like I belonged. And I found it! This studio really feels like a community where they care. This yoga practice has helped me find salvage and allowed me to address many of my health issues.
I have been attending classes here for approximately 6 months and within such a short time frame I see my growth and progress. When I started this practice, it was mostly to become physically fit but during this period I learnt a lot about myself from an emotional aspect and my habits that did not serve me.
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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