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DHARMA HEALTH INSTITUTE Dharma Health Institute
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Playa Del Rey, California
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
- 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
- Website & schedule dharmahealthinstitute.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 310-822-7755
The classes they run
“Wonderful energy , the calmness of the vibrations inside this place is blissful , your road to achieve balance begins the moment you walk through the door”
“I have been practicing Yang Family Style Tai chi and Qi Gong there with Master Zi.”
“The session felt both therapeutic and meditative in the moment.”
“very accommodating to all levels The Tai Chi classes are wonderful with great instruction.”
“very accommodating to all levels The Tai Chi classes are wonderful with great instruction.”
Styles taught here
“I have been practicing Yang Family Style Tai chi and Qi Gong there with Master Zi.”
What students say
“Wonderful energy , the calmness of the vibrations inside this place is blissful , your road to achieve balance begins the moment you walk through the door”
“Wonderful energy , the calmness of the vibrations inside this place is blissful , your road to achieve balance begins the moment you walk through the door”
“Wonderful energy , the calmness of the vibrations inside this place is blissful , your road to achieve balance begins the moment you walk through the door”
“Anisa Kassim is one of the most caring and dedicated healthcare providers I have ever met.”
“I have been practicing Yang Family Style Tai chi and Qi Gong there with Master Zi.”
From the reviews
These guys are fantastic. The have wide variety of services. I have been practicing Yang Family Style Tai chi and Qi Gong there with Master Zi. It has been a transformative experience. The staff are friendly and it is not too expensive.
Anisa is a miracle worker. I arrived at our session with so much lower back pain (from sports and life in general). It was persistent for a long time, but became acute and severe after a hard tackle in soccer a few days prior. I could hardly get out of bed.
I had heard about the benefits of the infrared sauna and Tai Chi and decided to stop by. I used the infrared sauna for a few months. While my primary purpose of using the infrared sauna was to assist my body's detoxing abilities, I began to feel more relaxed and noticed some fat loss.
Dharma is like a home away from home. Have trained with Master Zi for over 15 years now. It is a unique family environment, which helps you navigate the hurdles of life.
New to tai chi? Start at DHARMA HEALTH INSTITUTE Dharma Health Institute
DHARMA HEALTH INSTITUTE Dharma Health Institute 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 DHARMA HEALTH INSTITUTE Dharma Health Institute
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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