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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Springfield, Virginia
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.
Relaxed studio with classes for all levels in yoga, Tai Chi, qigong and meditation.
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 +1 703-866-9642
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The staff is so warm and welcoming and I like that the classes adapt to all levels and needs .”
“My energy, sleep and well being has improved and my joint pain has decreased.”
“I’ve been a practitioner of Body and Brain’s unique blend of Yoga, Tai chi and Qigong for more than 2 years.”
“I find the online classes fun, dynamic, top notch and bring you into an extended community of magnificent instructors and wonderful people.”
“I like that it focuses on the body,mind and spirit and have no doubt that it has improved the quality of my life on so many levels.”
“Lastly, some mindfulness tips by Master Nago at the end of each class is simply cherry on top.”
What students say
“I have been attending classes here for over 2 years and have nothing but good to say about this center - they are so welcoming and very knowledgeable.”
“I've been going for several weeks now, and each time I walk out happier, more peaceful, with better posture and with a little bit of good ache in my muscles.”
“These classes are easy on your body, so people with reasonable bodily discomfort can readily benefit from these classes.”
“I've been going for several weeks now, and each time I walk out happier, more peaceful, with better posture and with a little bit of good ache in my muscles.”
“I find the online classes fun, dynamic, top notch and bring you into an extended community of magnificent instructors and wonderful people.”
“I’ve been a practitioner of Body and Brain’s unique blend of Yoga, Tai chi and Qigong for more than 2 years.”
From the reviews
Forget everything you know, heard, or imagined about yoga and Tai Chi. Body and Brain, newly open at Huntsman Square has been an experience and a place like no other! I find the online classes fun, dynamic, top notch and bring you into an extended community of magnificent instructors and wonderful people.
Body & Brain Yoga/TaiChi -Springfield is one of the best kept secrets in this area. If you are looking to heal physically or emotionally and live a better life, but don’t know where to go, and may even feel overwhelmed with the many options for yoga, pilates, and the sort, look no further.
I participated in BodynBrain for several years before it moved to this new location. I like that it focuses on the body,mind and spirit and have no doubt that it has improved the quality of my life on so many levels. It has helped me feel more vitality and balance and helped me change some unhealthy habits.
I’ve been a practitioner of Body and Brain’s unique blend of Yoga, Tai chi and Qigong for more than 2 years. This practiced helped me prepare for and recover from my kidney transplant following a long kidney disease. Springfield center instructors are great and foster a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
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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