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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Norridge, 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.
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
- Free / donation / in the park free, donation-based, or outdoor park classes — a low-cost way to try tai chi; confirm times on their site
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bodynbrain.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (708) 716-3106
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Highly recommended this studio for anyone interested in reducing stress and anxiety, improving balance and strengthening overall physicality through moving meditation.”
“I came consistently for classes in the Center and followed up with Personal Training by Master JoAnn.”
“I LOVE these classes, especially when the weather is nice and class is offered in the park.”
“Highly recommended this studio for anyone interested in reducing stress and anxiety, improving balance and strengthening overall physicality through moving meditation.”
What students say
“I’ve found that the classes help me to relax, focus on the present moment, and improve my overall physical health - all with practical techniques that I can then practice at home.”
“Highly recommended this studio for anyone interested in reducing stress and anxiety, improving balance and strengthening overall physicality through moving meditation.”
“I’ve found that the classes help me to relax, focus on the present moment, and improve my overall physical health - all with practical techniques that I can then practice at home.”
“I've taken classes from three different instructors who have been patient, positive and supportive.”
From the reviews
My Dr suggested a hysterectomy and Yoga for my health and I found Body and Brain. Has been 4 yrs and I love sharing my experience! I came consistently for classes in the Center and followed up with Personal Training by Master JoAnn. Then Sounds Healing with Reiki by Master Randy.
Coming consistently for almost three years for classes with Master JoAnn and Master Randy helped My anxiety and blood sugar to improve ! My body flexibility and balance also improved! The Sound Healing and Reiki are powerful ! So thankful to have B&B Center in our Community!
I was welcomed with open arms the minute I walked into Body and Brain. I inquired about how they operate and was signed up for my first class. I loved it and have been a member since. There is nothing like taking the time to do something for yourself.
I'm so glad I found Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi in Norridge! The moment I stepped into the studio I felt a comforting sense of calm. I knew that this was going to be a positive space for me to practice my emotional and physical well-being journey. I signed up for classes right 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.
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