Home › Minnesota › Minnetonka › Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Minnetonka, Minnesota
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.
Holistic yoga classes focusing on balance, healing and stress management, with Tai Chi also offered.
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
- 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 +1 952-513-7285
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am–2 pm |
The classes they run
“These tours are beneficial for all levels; you will be appropriately challenged whether you are 25 or 75.”
“I highly recommend it for any one looking for a holistic solution for physical and emotional balance in life.”
“We are fortunate to have Master Hong and I would highly recommend a one-on-one healing session with him.”
“I also like the option of zooming in from home when I'm not able to attend in-person classes.”
“Master Hong makes sure that participants of every level are able to feel like they are getting the most of the exercises.”
“I am much more at peace mentally and physically, less reactive to stress, and more mindful and heart centered towards self and others.”
What students say
“Master Hong is an excellent teacher who keeps us challenged but smiling, making every class interesting and fun.”
“These tours are beneficial for all levels; you will be appropriately challenged whether you are 25 or 75.”
“I usually attend morning classes which are both energizing and relaxing, helping me feel more centered and motivated to make healthy choices throughout the day.”
“I highly recommend it for any one looking for a holistic solution for physical and emotional balance in life.”
“I joined the center to increase my flexibility and ease my lower back pain - while it certainly is a work in progress - I do see the benefits and feel great after each session!”
“Master Hong has taught me so much about self care and healing, he is an amazing, loving and deeply caring person!”
From the reviews
I just returned from a group Sedona Meditation tour led by Master Hong, and I feel compelled to share my experience immediately. This was my fourth tour with him in Sedona, and I can no longer remain silent about these transformative journeys. This tour, like all the previous ones, was absolutely amazing.
Joining the Body & Brain Holistic Yoga Tai Chi center in Maple Grove is the best decision I've made all year! Attending classes there on a regular basis since March has helped me feel stronger, more flexible, and happier.
I have been practicing mind-body-brain yoga for 4 months now and seeing great results! I am much more at peace mentally and physically, less reactive to stress, and more mindful and heart centered towards self and others.
I am very grateful for Master Hong with his Body & Brain classes. I have had shoulder problems over the years and now my shoulder is so much stronger with less pain and it is much more flexible. I enjoy the online classes through zoom since i live two hours away.
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.
More tai chi classes near Minnetonka
Tilopa Tai Chi Qigong Center
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
Spring Forest Qigong Healing Center
4.4 ★★★★☆ 22 reviews
🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule