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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in West Linn, Oregon
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
- 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 (503) 657-3673
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My biggest issue was balance and the Tai Chi has really helped to improve it.”
“It's the whole package,: breathing,, stretching, cardio exercises, strength, meditation and energy work done in fun, caring and non competitive way.”
“In addition to the classes, personal, one-on-one sessions are offered to help guide you with your individual goals.”
“The online classes have been just as good as the in-person classes.”
“It's the whole package,: breathing,, stretching, cardio exercises, strength, meditation and energy work done in fun, caring and non competitive way.”
“The practices are within grasp of beginners (with modifications by instructors) and challenging for the more advanced practitioners.”
What students say
“Not only are Master So Me and her instructors knowledgeable, patient, and supportive, but you will find a community of fellow students who are open, welcoming, and fun!”
“Not only are Master So Me and her instructors knowledgeable, patient, and supportive, but you will find a community of fellow students who are open, welcoming, and fun!”
“My friend and I stopped by the Body and Brain Yoga booth at the Oregon City farmers market last summer for a very relaxing 5 minute massage.”
“My biggest issue was balance and the Tai Chi has really helped to improve it.”
“It's the whole package,: breathing,, stretching, cardio exercises, strength, meditation and energy work done in fun, caring and non competitive way.”
“After recently going thru some of the most stressful years of my life, I can say that my body and mind are strong, thanks to the caring and guidance offered at our yoga center.”
From the reviews
I joined 18 months ago and as someone who took years of traditional yoga classes at the gym, I wasn't sure what to expect because I had never participated in yoga that focused so much on energy healing and meditation along with the physical aspect.
Out of the blue my son said (after 6 months of yoga with Body and Brain in West Linn) "Dad you look and act a lot younger, and I think it's because of the yoga classes you are taking." He is spot on! Some obvious changes I have noticed: - I have lost 10 pounds, and look and feel trim and fit.
I discovered Body and Brain and Master So Mi a little over a year ago, and I am so very grateful. I have studied a certain philosophy for over 20 years, but had gotten to the point where I wasn’t growing as I wanted any more. Body and Brain brought a new awareness and potential for sincere growth.
I joined Body and Brain YogaTai Chi about 2 months ago and attend classes 2-3 times a week. Not only are Master So Me and her instructors knowledgeable, patient, and supportive, but you will find a community of fellow students who are open, welcoming, and fun!
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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