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Embrace the Moon
4.5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Seattle, Washington
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule embracethemoon.com — see the live class schedule and book
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–12 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–12 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 4:30–8 pm |
The classes they run
“If you are wanting to learn Chen Tai chi or Qigong, embrace the moon is a wonderful place to start, and you will be welcomed 🙏”
Styles taught here
“If you are wanting to learn Chen Tai chi or Qigong, embrace the moon is a wonderful place to start, and you will be welcomed 🙏”
“Classes are led by a disciple of Chen Xiaowang, the lineage holder for Chen style taijiquan.”
What students say
“Welcoming place to learn from skilled, caring teachers.”
“Classes are led by a disciple of Chen Xiaowang, the lineage holder for Chen style taijiquan.”
“Great location and wonderful energy.”
“What I found in our teacher, Kim ivy, was an individual devoted to developing and nurturing practitioners and the community itself.”
“If you are wanting to learn Chen Tai chi or Qigong, embrace the moon is a wonderful place to start, and you will be welcomed 🙏”
From the reviews
Guest of a special event. Great location and wonderful energy. Thanks for the welcome.
I joined embrace the Moon Tai chi school at the tail end of the pandemic. What I found in our teacher, Kim ivy, was an individual devoted to developing and nurturing practitioners and the community itself. It was a wonderful balsam against the cruel isolation and division that was happening within our culture.
Professionally run studio with plenty of classes to choose from. If you are curious about Taiji or Qigong, this the the place to be. Kim is an incredibly kind and masterful teacher and the community is supportive and fun.
If you are looking for Chen Family Taijiquan this is the place. The art is a challenging one and you could not be in better hands. The classes are designed to build the skills you need to discover your own practice.
New to tai chi? Start at Embrace the Moon
Embrace the Moon 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 Embrace the Moon
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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