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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 198 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Mt Prospect, Illinois
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.
Relaxed studio offering yoga, Tai Chi and Korean-based holistic wellness classes.
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 (847) 749-1584
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“I did the Yoga and Qigong class - it was invigorating and relaxing at the same time.”
“It was my first time doing Tai chi and I was a little bit intimidated.”
What students say
“Loreta is the BEST instructor I have ever had, to know she is teaching brings me running to the class.”
“The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and intentionally designed to help you leave the outside world behind.”
“Felt all physical tension , aches & pain melt away, breathing became easier and mind super calm.”
“My mind feels clearer, my body stronger, and most importantly, my inner balance restored.”
“All the instructors are great; Master Julia's ever present smile and invigorating energy is so contagious, she made me feel at home right from the start.”
“The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and intentionally designed to help you leave the outside world behind.”
From the reviews
It has been exactly 3 months since I attended my first class. First, I must say I've had a good amount of experience with different exercise modalities that I truly enjoyed and gave me good results. However, Body & Brain is irreplaceable for me because it gives me the best holistic approach without a doubt :).
Went to an introductory class, and it was wonderful! Very friendly staff and great instruction. It was my first time doing Tai chi and I was a little bit intimidated. But they went slowly and explained all the moves as we went along so I never felt left behind.
Great place to exercise. The classes include: Yoga Strength training Tai chi I feel a positive change in mood and energy. The work is serious, but we have fun doing it. Although I do not know the targeted consumer group I’m comfortable participating at 60 years old.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this yoga place. From the moment I walked through the doors, I felt a sense of calm wash over me. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and intentionally designed to help you leave the outside world behind.
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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