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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 306 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Pinecrest, Florida
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, meditation, tai chi, and breathwork classes to energize and heal the mind, body and spirit.
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 +1 305-640-8736
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
The classes they run
“It was my first time taking a yoga class and will absolutely be coming back.”
“I came to Body and Brain Pinecrest looking for a yoga class for my mom but found much more than that.”
“Since I deal with osteo and inflammatory arthritis it was getting difficult to move around easily and I knew Tai Chi was the best for arthritis.”
“I have found that my legs are stronger, my flexibility has increased dramatically, my balance has improved and my overall mood is in a much better place.”
“I have to say that I regret not having started Tai Chi Qigong much earlier!”
“Private classes with Alex, the manager of the Pinecrest location, are truly life-changing as I move toward healing both my body and my brain.”
“You are provided with so many different outlets and healing tips, from in studio classes, online classes, workshops, retreats, youtube videos, and so much more.”
“She is very attentive to each student pose and movement, builds up our core inner strength and combining the TaiChi with Yoga and meditation.”
What students say
“Our instructor is wonderful and every time we leave the class we feel so grateful to experience such energy and peace.”
“It was my first time taking a yoga class and will absolutely be coming back.”
“This is a wonderful studio in the Kendall/Pinecrest area for anyone wanting a supportive, calming environment to work on both physical and mental wellness.”
“I have found that my legs are stronger, my flexibility has increased dramatically, my balance has improved and my overall mood is in a much better place.”
“The mind component, is often times overlooked and underestimated In the traditional ways of exercise.”
“Our instructor is wonderful and every time we leave the class we feel so grateful to experience such energy and peace.”
From the reviews
I felt so surprised by the practice giving in hand it was my first time. You not only get to meet like minded people but also grow an appreciation for the practice.
I came to Body and Brain Pinecrest looking for a yoga class for my mom but found much more than that. We have been coming regularly to classes for the last two months and we love it. Our instructor is wonderful and every time we leave the class we feel so grateful to experience such energy and peace.
The benefits to your body and brain are unbelievable. The approaches that are used are much more beneficial than just offering classes. The mind component, is often times overlooked and underestimated In the traditional ways of exercise.
I started going to yoga class at Pinecrest in April of this year(2024) , my initial goal was to just be more flexible and lose weight; not only did I become more flexible ( I can finally touch my toes!) and lose weight ( lost an additional 30 lbs!
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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