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Energy Matters Acupuncture, Microneedling & Qigong Oakland
5 ★★★★★ 119 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Oakland, California
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule energymattersonline.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (510) 597-9923
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 | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I am benefiting totally with balance, flexibility, collecting positive chi and tranquility - which leads me to a more healthy perspective of diet, excercise and sleep.”
“Just completed A Session of the Wild Goose Qigong class with Gail Whang.”
“Today I am on my 37th consecutive day of practicing Qicong through Energy Matters Zoom practice, in-person technique class, and Qicong practice in the park.”
“Today I am on my 37th consecutive day of practicing Qicong through Energy Matters Zoom practice, in-person technique class, and Qicong practice in the park.”
“I found it to be a soft movement practice for health benefits of balance, energy, circulation and meditation.”
What students say
“My teacher is very knowledgeable, caring, nonjudgmental, and knows how to teach.”
“I am benefiting totally with balance, flexibility, collecting positive chi and tranquility - which leads me to a more healthy perspective of diet, excercise and sleep.”
“I am benefiting totally with balance, flexibility, collecting positive chi and tranquility - which leads me to a more healthy perspective of diet, excercise and sleep.”
“Today I am on my 37th consecutive day of practicing Qicong through Energy Matters Zoom practice, in-person technique class, and Qicong practice in the park.”
“I highly recommend the warm, supportive wholistic, professional team and their approach at Energy Matters.”
“Just completed A Session of the Wild Goose Qigong class with Gail Whang.”
From the reviews
As I came to terms with the reality of aging, I decided to try something new. I began researching the benefits of acupuncture and found Energy Matters. I have been receiving treatment for over a year and I can honestly feel the difference.
Angela is the very best! She is so intuitive about what’s going on with me physically and emotionally, and varies her acupuncture techniques and recommendations accordingly. I used to be sick with colds and lung maladies multiple times each year; as of this month, I have not been sick in more than a year.
I started going to Energy Matters seeking relief from a pinched nerve. My acupuncture / cupping sessions with Mandy made a huge difference decreasing my pain and other symptoms. While I still ended up having surgery, my treatments diminished pain prior to surgery and has significantly enhanced my recovery.
Needing to find more balance in my energy (ie, not going from singing in the car one minute to screaming at a horrid driver the next!), I took this 9-week qigong class ... and the benefits are both tangible and significant.
New to tai chi? Start at Energy Matters Acupuncture, Microneedling & Qigong Oakland
Energy Matters Acupuncture, Microneedling & Qigong Oakland 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 Energy Matters Acupuncture, Microneedling & Qigong Oakland
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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