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Charlottesville T’ai Chi Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Charlottesville, Virginia
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
- 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
- Free / donation / in the park free, donation-based, or outdoor park classes — a low-cost way to try tai chi; confirm times on their site
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule charlottesvilletaichi.org — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 434-218-3613
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Through the classes offered by Charlottesville T’ai Chi Center, I have learned how to develop fluid movements with power and stability.”
“The teaching emphasizes personal instruction for each student, and experienced students are certified by Master Hiromi to teach classes.”
“And every Saturday morning, I am one of a group of students in the park, doing the 100 step form, calm and graceful, amidst the hustle and bustle of the Saturday market.”
“It truly is "meditation in motion" as your focus is not on force in your movements, but intent.”
What students say
“It is a friendly and welcoming place for families and I am able to attend classes with my children, which is very helpful for a busy schedule.”
“I have been practicing for seven years and have found the steady progression of learning various steps and forms to be healing and calming.”
“If you are looking to strengthen your core muscles, stretch and open your joints, and work on movement and balance, look to T'ai Chi!”
“Master Hiromi Johnson, is a talented internal martial artist and teacher who has been certified by the lineage holder, Master Wang Fu Lai, to teach T'ai Chi, Xing Yi, and Ba Gua.”
“The atmosphere is supportive, respectful, non-aggressive, and oriented towards learning the arts safely, while taking care of health issues, like knee pain I've had for years.”
“The atmosphere is supportive, respectful, non-aggressive, and oriented towards learning the arts safely, while taking care of health issues, like knee pain I've had for years.”
From the reviews
Charlottesville Tai Chi Center creates a traditional Martial Arts learning experience right downtown in Cville! Super easy to walk in and start for any age. My mind is calm and focused and my muscles feel both relaxed and strengthened while I practice.
Starting Tai Chi is one of the best things I have every done. Sensei Hiromi is a fantastic teacher, having a way to impart information in an easy but very exacting way. I have found Tai Chi has effected all aspects of my life. Better shape, better balance and a clearer mind are just some of the benefits.
Studying T'ai Chi, Hsing-I and Ba Gua at CTCC has been the most rewarding experience of my life. I have grown stronger, more flexible, and more present in my everyday life as a result of my practice there.
Have always had great experiences at Charlottesville Tai Chi Center. Hiromi is a fantastic teacher that gives her students great opportunities and allows them to grow at their own pace. The entire group is very open and nurturing as well. We had to move away and have not yet found a Dojo quite like this one.
Your first tai chi class at Charlottesville T’ai Chi Center
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.
