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Body Mind Systems, Stoneham
4.8 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Stoneham, Massachusetts
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bodymindsystems.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (781) 279-1400
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Your health, balance, confidence, self-worth, understanding of life and others by this amazing gift.”
“The first time I trained it was from 1994/96 to 1997/98.”
What students say
“As I struggled to learn to walk again without severe pain, I found passionate and patient instructors, and nonjudgmental fellow students.”
“Your health, balance, confidence, self-worth, understanding of life and others by this amazing gift.”
“Practicing at Body Mind has given our kids more awareness of their body, more confidence, and has grown their skills in centering and focusing their energy and concentration.”
“The training is very in depth and has increased my understanding of my body, my skills in class and in life, and has given me a great community of people.”
From the reviews
I am very pleased with my training at the Body Mind Systems School of Martial Arts. I will not call it a karate school, or even a martial arts school. You learn about martial arts in this school; and how it can impact you in your daily life as well as how the various martial arts that you learn in this school can help…
On September 29, 2022, at 54 years old, I made a commitment to change my life by becoming a Harmony Arts student at BMS. I walked into BMS with a physically weak body and an exhausted mind. I was not sure what to expect but I felt drawn to be there.
After bumping into Head Instructor Bob in 2014, at Stop & Shop, I was welcomed to attend a class at Body Mind Systems in Stoneham. The class began at 7:00pm with deep breathing and then shifted to warm-up exercises that engaged my core, arms, and legs.
I have tried many physical and mental practices over the years and nothing can compare to my experience training at Body Mind Systems. I had no prior martial arts experience when I started and no idea what to expect, but I was at a crossroads facing challenges in life and knew it was time for change.
New to tai chi? Start at Body Mind Systems, Stoneham
Body Mind Systems, Stoneham 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 Mind Systems, Stoneham
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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