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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Kirkland, Washington
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 studio offering a range of classes from beginner to advanced, plus Tai Chi.
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 +1 425-285-9069
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“After years of post-COVID sedentary habits, their powerful mix of meridian opening, breathwork, stretching, and core work has helped us regain strength, energy, and balance.”
“Melanie has a wonderful way of making each class both fun and informative, blending movement, mindfulness, and energy work in a way that feels natural and engaging.”
“We all have private sessions with her weekly which has improved all of our health and outlook.”
“Melanie has a wonderful way of making each class both fun and informative, blending movement, mindfulness, and energy work in a way that feels natural and engaging.”
“The classes are suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds and use simple yet powerful techniques.”
“Finding Body and Brain yoga came at just the right time for me in rebuilding my body and spirit going into retirement.”
What students say
“Both Master Melanie and Crispina are excellent instructors and really make you feel good about coming.”
“Since my very first class, I can feel lighter, calmer, happier, and more connected with myself.”
“Classes are sometimes challenging, sometimes profoundly relaxing, sometimes very entertaining, and always exactly what I need that day.”
“After years of post-COVID sedentary habits, their powerful mix of meridian opening, breathwork, stretching, and core work has helped us regain strength, energy, and balance.”
“Melanie has a wonderful way of making each class both fun and informative, blending movement, mindfulness, and energy work in a way that feels natural and engaging.”
“The Kirkland school, where I currently train, is fantastic, and the center manager Melanie is knowledgeable, supportive, and passionate about her work.”
From the reviews
I was looking for a place that offer classes for meditation and breathing to manage my mental health issues. I'm so glad that I found Body and Brain in Kirkland. I like the variation of classes that are being offered here from Tai Chi, Core Strengthening to Energy Movement.
I love the Kirkland Body and Brain yoga center. I especially love Master Melanie. Her energy is awesome. She's very knowledgeable. Her classes are fun. She's easy to talk to. The facility itself is nice and clean. It's easy to get to. There's plenty of parking even though it gets very busy with the ice rink next door.
Awesome place! I am so glad I decided to try it out back in 2017. Body and Brain offers both in studio and online classes that utilize a mixture of tapping, meridian stretching, core exercise, yoga, Tai-chi, breath work and meditation to improve body, mind and energy condition.
★★★★★ Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi with Master Melanie is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed into a warm, supportive environment that instantly puts you at ease.
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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