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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 126 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Tempe, Arizona
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.
Wellness, strength and meditation classes to boost flexibility and relieve stress are offered at this yoga studio.
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bodynbrain.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (480) 345-9642
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My energy is up, my mind clearer, my balance and flexibility is improved, and I feel the best I have in years!”
“I took a qigong class from koko, and I felt my body full of energy, and I felt so cool and happy.”
“This yoga journey has been transformative for me physically, mentally, and emotionally, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking healing, strength, and inner peace”
What students say
“Master Kim is a wonderful instructor who challenges you to do your best while adding lots of humour to the class.”
“The instructors and masters make this place truly special — they are welcoming, compassionate, and always provide the best advice tailored to your needs.”
“About a year into this practice, the debilitating chronic fatigue that I dealt with for 20 years has diminished, I feel grounded, centered and more balanced.”
“My energy is up, my mind clearer, my balance and flexibility is improved, and I feel the best I have in years!”
“Since I began attending classes regularly last January, I have become more peaceful, physically stronger, and full of energy.”
“The center is so warm and inviting and the instructors have so much compassion and knowledge to help you grow and improve your body condition.”
From the reviews
I was diagnosed with cancer in November 2025. I was told by my doctor that yoga would be really helpful with my mindset. So I decided to try the Yoga/Tai Chi classes at the Body & Brain center in Tempe.
Amazing place! If you are looking for a place to help you balance your life, this is the right place for you. The center have variety of classes that varies from Tai Chi to deep stretching. The classes helped me to bring energy back to my body and relax my mind.
I took a qigong class from koko, and I felt my body full of energy, and I felt so cool and happy. And I heard the sound healing from Terri, and the rain-sounding instrument was so memorable. I felt so calm and good when I meditated while listening to the sound.
Master Koko is amazing! She has such great energy and makes you feel welcome and accepted. I took classes here during a very difficult part of my life. Being a part of this practice truly helped my healing, physically mentally and spiritually.
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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