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Body & Brain Yoga·Tai Chi
4.8 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Smithtown, 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 bnbsmithtown.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (631) 678-7268
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–2 PM |
The classes they run
“After only 3 weeks of classes 3 times a week, I was able to raise my arm over my head without pain for the first time in months.”
“The classes integrates yoga, Tai Chi, interval exercises, stretching, brain focus, energy work and meditation all into one wonderful program.”
“Taking Master Lee's classes and working with her in 1 on 1 sessions have changed my life for the better.”
What students say
“After only 3 weeks of classes 3 times a week, I was able to raise my arm over my head without pain for the first time in months.”
“So many times I have walked in frustrated and angry with a situation and walked out feeling calmer and more in control.”
“Master Lee is the consummate leader who facilitates the development of strength and endurance among students of different ages and ability levels.”
“The owner and her teachers are all very friendly and make you feel welcomed and part of the family from the minute youbwalk in the door.”
From the reviews
Master Lee A little gem on Main Street. A sanctuary to heal and repair. She is graceful. She is playful. She is exuberant. She is full of vitality. She is humane. She is spiritual. She is grand. She has more than one trick under her sleeve. Her classes are fun, interesting and exciting. She makes you work.
Joining the center over three years ago has been life changing. The caring and compassion Master Lee shows every student is what allows us all to heal and thrive. Each class not only helps us gain strength but clarity.
This place offers incredible classes like no place I've ever encountered. The owner and her teachers are all very friendly and make you feel welcomed and part of the family from the minute youbwalk in the door. I've been practicing yoga for almost 20 years and thought I had tried it all. This is the best.
I have been attending Yoga and Tai Chi classes at Body and Brain for over ten years and I enjoy the workouts as much now as I did then. Master Lee is the consummate leader who facilitates the development of strength and endurance among students of different ages and ability levels. I highly recommend these classes.
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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