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Body Balance Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Fayetteville, New York
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bodybalancetaichicny.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 301-802-9767
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Hancock teaches with a balance of discipline, patience, and wisdom, making classes suitable for all levels—from beginners to advanced practitioners.”
“Master Hancock teaches with a balance of discipline, patience, and wisdom, making classes suitable for all levels—from beginners to advanced practitioners.”
“He is a highly skilled practitioner of Tai Chi, Taoist Meditation, Qi Gong, Kung Fu, and Xing Yi.”
“I highly recommend Master Pat Hancock to anyone who wants to reduce stress, increase physical capability, and gain peace of mind through meditation.”
Styles taught here
What students say
“I always feel relaxed and centered after class.”
“Master Hancock teaches with a balance of discipline, patience, and wisdom, making classes suitable for all levels—from beginners to advanced practitioners.”
“His instruction has been the backbone to my physical health and I have observed his personalized teachings improve the quality of life in his students over the past 24 years.”
From the reviews
I've had the privilege of studying under Master Hancock for over 25 years, and I can confidently say that his dedication to Kung Fu and Tai Chi is unparalleled. The depth of his knowledge and passion for these arts is evident in every lesson.
I highly recommend Master Pat Hancock to anyone who wants to reduce stress, increase physical capability, and gain peace of mind through meditation. He is a highly skilled practitioner of Tai Chi, Taoist Meditation, Qi Gong, Kung Fu, and Xing Yi.
I studied under Master Hancock for many years. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every class. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great instructor. I have since moved away and not been able to find another teacher that comes close.
I took a Tai Chi Class when I lived in another state and loved it! Recently I wanted to try a class again and found Master Hancocks classes. He is clear, easy to understand and SO patient he is born to teach. I always feel relaxed and centered after class.
New to tai chi? Start at Body Balance Tai Chi
Body Balance 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 Balance 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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