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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in New York, New York
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.
Studio offering Korean-style yoga, tai chi, and meditation classes, plus workshops and retreats.
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bodynbrain.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 212-691-7799
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Although I am much of a beginner in reference to Tai Chi and Qi Gong, I do have a deep and long Yoga practice (over 30 years).”
“I’ve been a long-time member of Body & Brain, a mind-body practice that offers a variety of programs, including yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, martial arts, and meditation.”
“I would recommend it to single people of all ages and couples.”
“I’ve been a long-time member of Body & Brain, a mind-body practice that offers a variety of programs, including yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, martial arts, and meditation.”
“After retirement I was concerned about declining as I aged.”
What students say
“Although I am much of a beginner in reference to Tai Chi and Qi Gong, I do have a deep and long Yoga practice (over 30 years).”
“It consistently provides me with significant stress relief, enhanced muscle and joint flexibility, and, through regular practice, excellent core strength.”
“My sessions have notably boosted strength, flexibility, balance, and overall well-being, nurturing a profound understanding of the mind-body connection.”
“I was searching for a place/practice which will compliment and enrich my Yoga practice with an emphasis on energy flow as well as refresh it with new movement flows.”
“Arthur and Leon provide a supportive, warm environment that quickly put any nervousness I felt beforehand at ease.”
“I’ve been a long-time member of Body & Brain, a mind-body practice that offers a variety of programs, including yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, martial arts, and meditation.”
From the reviews
I was attracted to this place specifically because it offers a mix of three disciplines. Although I am much of a beginner in reference to Tai Chi and Qi Gong, I do have a deep and long Yoga practice (over 30 years).
I’ve been attending weekly Tai Chi classes at Manhattan’s Body and Brain facility for 7 weeks now under the instruction of Masters Arthur and Dahnsoon. Both bring many years of experience and knowledge to their art and their enthusiasm is highly motivating.
I’m deeply thankful for my new enriching journey at Body & Brain in Manhattan. My sessions have notably boosted strength, flexibility, balance, and overall well-being, nurturing a profound understanding of the mind-body connection.
I came to the yoga - qi gong class in a tizzy from a lot of chaos going on in my life and by the end, I felt so much more grounded and calm. It was a great workout, stretch and introduction to energy work. The teacher's movement was graceful and inspiring.
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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