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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Irvine, California
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.
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 +1 714-669-8330
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Kim is phenomenal and his expertise in Tai Chi is evident in every movement and explanation, making it easy for both beginners to follow along and improve their practice.”
“Also I wanted to make progress even faster so I am taking a private class with Master Kim every month and that has been also a game changer.”
“While the symptoms themselves do not completely disappear, the exercises, meditation, and mindfulness done at the course makes me be thankful for being alive.”
What students say
“Master Kim is an amazing person, he really listens to our concerns and understands our problems, and provides solutions accordingly.”
“Master Kim is phenomenal and his expertise in Tai Chi is evident in every movement and explanation, making it easy for both beginners to follow along and improve their practice.”
“I also love the meditations they do here which make my mind feel more calm and relaxing.”
“By following Master Kim to practice and understand the meaning of Tai Chi movements, it brings me positive energy, inner peace, and inspiration for life.”
“The class is well-structured, starting with a warm-up that prepares the body and mind for the session.”
“The class is well-structured, starting with a warm-up that prepares the body and mind for the session.”
From the reviews
I joined Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi in Irvine 2 months back and am so happy I took this decision in my life. Having undergone, 2 Renal Transplants and few other major surgeries, my body has undergone a lot of trauma.
I have been attending classes here regularly for 5 months now and I love it. Friendly staff and awesome instructors especially Master Kim is amazing! The classes here are both fun and challenging at the same time for my body and mind.
This is my first Google review and I can't think of a person more deserving of my first review than Master Kim. Master Kim is the most positive person I have ever met. I really enjoy going to the classes and have seen a lot of improvement after only a few months.
Whenever I think I feel as I need a break, body&brain studio is the first place I think of. It's not only physical strength but more important is mental strength and spiritual how they are all connected. Master Kim is a outstanding teacher in every way.
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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