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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Golden, Colorado
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.
Yoga and tai chi studio featuring beginner to advanced classes.
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 +1 303-278-0382
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–2 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“She guides her class in such a way that beginners can be comfortable and enjoy it too.”
“I've been attending classes at Golden Body and Brain for a little over three years, taking yoga, senior yoga, tai chi, senior tai chi and vibration classes.”
“This practice involves a lot of energy work and I believe it is healing for both the body and spirit.”
“I look forward to a time when we can fill the studio with students but, for now, the small face to face classes work fine with the added feature of attending class by Zoom.”
“Each class ends with a short meditation practice.”
What students say
“She is a great teacher, always following a general outline but mixing in new with old "moves" to keep the classes fresh.”
“What a beautiful space, welcoming heart, and incredible practice.”
“If you need to relax, stretch your mind and spirit, you need to come do yoga and more at Body and Brain.”
“I've been attending classes at Golden Body and Brain for a little over three years, taking yoga, senior yoga, tai chi, senior tai chi and vibration classes.”
“I'm in my mid-70's and am in fantastic health and tell everyone: "I couldn't do my physically demanding handyman tasks without the benefits these classes provide".”
“It has been challenging with the COVID restrictions but Maxine follows guidelines to the letter while being totally supportive of her students.”
From the reviews
My partner and I started with Maxine about 8+ years ago and have been totally delighted with her classes and the entire Dahn system Ilchi Lee started that she brings to us.
I've been attending classes at Golden Body and Brain for a little over three years, taking yoga, senior yoga, tai chi, senior tai chi and vibration classes. The classes are primarily led by Maxine, owner of the franchise.
I began taking Tai Chi classes a couple of months ago and I LOVE it. Maxine is an amazing instructor offering clear, detailed instructions with the added benefit of her knowledge of the meaning behind each movement and the overall effects on the body.
I've done yoga around the world; Maxine with Golden Body & Brain is still the best: 7am, three times a week going on 7 years on my way to age 100! I've learned things about the human body (including my own) that we were never taught in medical school - and - with less stress, more fun, fitness & flexibility!
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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