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Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Williston Park, 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.
Workout space offering a variety of yoga classes including beginner, energetic and core-strengthening options.
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 +1 516-506-7659
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’m in my late 60s and, until recently, I had never done yoga or any kind of stretching in my life.”
“After years of playing competitive sports, injuries and arthritis had taken a toll.”
“I love the mix of qigong, tai chi / energetics, energy work, and guided relaxation.”
“She also provides one on one private coaching for those seeking deeper awareness for their overall well being.”
“As someone who leads a sedentary lifestyle—working from home, in front of a computer—I really appreciate the class’s focus on stretching.”
“In addition, Joyce guides the class through one of the best meditation sessions I have ever had.”
“I began attending both general and private sessions with Master Joyce soon after retirement several years ago.”
What students say
“I attend classes twice a week and I always look forward to my classes because the instructor Joyce is so patient and the explanations are easy to follow.”
“I attend classes twice a week and I always look forward to my classes because the instructor Joyce is so patient and the explanations are easy to follow.”
“The environment is peaceful and welcoming, and each class leaves me feeling more centered, stronger, and more relaxed.”
“I have multiple back issues which also caused neuropathy in my feet, which had made standing, balance and walking distances challenging for me.”
“I have multiple back issues which also caused neuropathy in my feet, which had made standing, balance and walking distances challenging for me.”
“Master Hae Chun is supportive and ensures that everyone, regardless of their experience level, gets the most out of each session.”
From the reviews
I have chronic back and neck pain, so I decided to take a trial class...Best decision I could have made. Joyce is a wonderful instructor who gets to know each and every individual in her classes!!! She advises people according to their own abilities and their personal physical & mental issues.
Excellent!! Seriously, this center and these classes are excellent. A five-star rating just isn’t enough. Daily exercise has always been part of my life, but this practice is different than traditional workouts – and it turns out that this is better – much, much better.
I began practicing at Body & Brain Yoga a few months ago and some of my physical pains have either subsided or completely gone. More importantly, I have seen a lot collateral, including mental, benefits from practicing Yoga.
I joined Brain and Body Yoga almost 3 years ago. At that time, I didn’t feel well physically or emotionally. A friend suggested I try yoga. I looked locally and found Brain and Body. After I met Master Hae Chun and did an introductory session, I knew this practice was for me.
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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