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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 132 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Seattle, Washington
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 for yoga, tai chi and meditation sessions, plus classes focused on mindfulness and energetic flow.
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 +1 206-223-9642
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I enjoy learning the Tai chi forms and have found that my balance has been greatly improved with routine practice.”
“The meditative breathing exercises help me relax and take the stress of the day away and focus the mind inward toward emotional and spiritual growth and well being.”
“Because I have some health problems we decided private lessons was most appropriate for me.”
“During the pandemic, I continued to practice with B&B on Zoom daily .”
“The meditative breathing exercises help me relax and take the stress of the day away and focus the mind inward toward emotional and spiritual growth and well being.”
“I started attending classes here 6 months ago with no experience in either Yoga or Tai Chi.”
“I highly recommend Body & Brain yoga’ especially to all seniors who want to improve their flexibility and balance.”
What students say
“This Body and Brain location has a really welcoming environment and each teacher cares about each person that comes in the studio.”
“The meditative breathing exercises help me relax and take the stress of the day away and focus the mind inward toward emotional and spiritual growth and well being.”
“I enjoy learning the Tai chi forms and have found that my balance has been greatly improved with routine practice.”
“The Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi classes are excellent in providing a guided practice of movement, stretching, deep breathing and circulation stimulation that is energizing.”
“Over time I’ve noticed those shifts show up in daily life: I’m more present, I allow myself to feel my emotions, and I’ve developed a new kind of endurance.”
“I’ve been doing acupressure sessions and aura clearing, and the changes—though subtle at first—have unfolded in meaningful ways.”
From the reviews
I have been a member of this yoga studio for around 7 months now and am so glad I joined! My lower back pain and knee pain have disappeared almost entirely. The tension in my neck and shoulders (from computer work) has gotten a lot better. My energy and vitality have improved.
I started attending classes here 6 months ago with no experience in either Yoga or Tai Chi. I found the classes to be challenging and fun. The instructors here are warm and inviting and have a genuine joy in sharing with everyone.
This is my second year with Body & Brain at Wedgewood, Seattle, and I’m so grateful to have found this practice. I first joined in Boston, and though I’ve tried many other forms of exercise and healing since, nothing compares to what Body & Brain offers for the mind, body, and spirit.
I became a member of Body & Brain at the Wedgwood studio 5 years ago. During the pandemic, I continued to practice with B&B on Zoom daily .I like the fact that you don’t need fancy yoga outfits at B&B, you can ust wear something comfortable.
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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