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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Honolulu, Hawaii
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.
Kaimuki center with Korean-style classes in yoga, tai chi and meditation.
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
- Free / donation / in the park free, donation-based, or outdoor park classes — a low-cost way to try tai chi; confirm times on their site
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bodynbrain.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (808) 738-5522
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Deep breathing, stretch and flexibility, balance, vibration, core strength, dance, qigong, energy work.”
“There is programs within their teachings like tai chi, qigong, core, and more learning how to connect your mind and body that's very rewarding for your inner health and growth.”
“I have been attending their online classes since March when we first started the pandemic lockdown.”
“I would recommend everyone try out their free classes, usually on the last Saturday of every month.”
“It's a refreshing blend of gentle yet powerful movements that are accessible for all ages and ability levels.”
“I enjoy the classes as the instructors are creative with integrating a variety of stretching, core strengthening, meditation and Qigong exercises.”
“As a visitor from New York, I took Tuesday morning body and brain yoga for all levels.”
What students say
“Dahn Yoga is more than just exercise, though; Master Cat has created a very friendly and welcoming environment that focuses on general health and well-being.”
“" The favorite part of the class for me is the brain energy “dance” which has wonderful music and really helps me get out of my busy brain and into a wonderful, calming space.”
“Deep breathing, stretch and flexibility, balance, vibration, core strength, dance, qigong, energy work.”
“Dahn Yoga is more than just exercise, though; Master Cat has created a very friendly and welcoming environment that focuses on general health and well-being.”
“Dahn Yoga is more than just exercise, though; Master Cat has created a very friendly and welcoming environment that focuses on general health and well-being.”
“Master Pam was an excellent instructor and a clear, effective communicator.”
From the reviews
I wanted to add a workout activity into my life, one that I would stick with on a daily basis. I was also interested in mind-body concepts and living a healthier lifestyle. Body & Brain successfully manages to weave these two goals into a 1 hour training routine.
Dahn Yoga has been a great experience for me. I love to dance, but I was new to yoga. I am almost 70 years old and was feeling like I was getting very stiff and losing my flexibility.
As a visitor from New York, I took Tuesday morning body and brain yoga for all levels. I was greeted by the sweetest teacher with the wisest energy. Although I’ve done yoga before, this class was very out of my comfort zone because it is tai chi-centered.
I had been experiencing stiff, sore hips for many months, and had tried a variety of solutions - weight training, stretching, Crossfit, massage therapy - with no relief that lasted longer than a day. Then I tried Dahn Yoga with a Group-on.
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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