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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Rockville Centre, 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.
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 (516) 481-2526
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Both Ilene and Amy do an amazing job of guiding us and making it easy to follow whether you’re a beginner or more experienced.”
“Her classes provide excellent stretching, breathing & energy work.”
“For students, every level of experience is appropriate.”
“I find my energy level, mindfulness, and ability to create calm for myself have all improved.”
What students say
“The instructor was incredibly kind and knowledgeable, making the session both enjoyable and informative.”
“The classes are friendly, welcoming, and very focused, to strengthen our “core,” improve our stability and help overcome our stressful days.”
“The experience was so amazing, Amy is great at helping you fix your form but also helping you relax and just be yourself during class.”
“Body and Brain RVC offers a wide variety of services that have helped me with not only my physical health, but also my spiritual and emotional health as well.”
“The classes are friendly, welcoming, and very focused, to strengthen our “core,” improve our stability and help overcome our stressful days.”
“Both Ilene and Amy do an amazing job of guiding us and making it easy to follow whether you’re a beginner or more experienced.”
From the reviews
Master Melanie is an amazing, intuitive teacher. She can teach a general class while watching each member & assisting them with a movement as needed. Her classes provide excellent stretching, breathing & energy work. She is an absolute joyful soul, able to easily explain the moves & related principles.
Amy is such a great instructor. It was my first Tai Chi class and she was just so warm and welcoming. I came here to feel at peace with myself and that’s exactly what I got. The experience was so amazing, Amy is great at helping you fix your form but also helping you relax and just be yourself during class.
I started to come here 3 weeks ago and it’s been a amazing experience! I was looking for meditation and exercise and you get the full package here! Working on breathing to clear your mind and gentle core exercises and stretches. I feel so amazing when I walk out of here!
Body and Brain RVC offers a wide variety of services that have helped me with not only my physical health, but also my spiritual and emotional health as well. I feel more calm and relaxed after leaving class. The people here really care about me and I feel a personalized aspect to coming to the center.
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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