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Firebird Healing Arts
5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Portland, Oregon
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
- 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 firebirdhealingarts.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (971) 373-6068
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I visited Sarah for the first time for reiki healing and I'm already looking forward to when I can book my next session!”
What students say
“I have a lot of social anxiety and often find myself having trouble going to group things but this space is so welcoming and warm, always put at immediate ease.”
“Sarah and Kat have a beautiful and calm energy and I appreciate everything they do to make these classes and events accessible to others.”
“Sarah and Kat have a beautiful and calm energy and I appreciate everything they do to make these classes and events accessible to others.”
“I have a lot of social anxiety and often find myself having trouble going to group things but this space is so welcoming and warm, always put at immediate ease.”
“Booked a distance reiki session with Sarah for some help clearing stuck energies from a complicated relationship experience.”
From the reviews
Sarah is a wonderful reiki and sound healer as well as tarot card reader. I have done 3 sessions with her so far and planning to do more. I mostly do reiki and sound healing but have enjoyed the tarot reading as well. Every time I go to her, I am filled with a euphoric feeling.
I visited Sarah for the first time for reiki healing and I'm already looking forward to when I can book my next session! Before we got started Sarah grounded me into the space with breath, then she walked me through what to expect for my healing session, asked for consent for touch (you can still receive reiki without…
I've been blessed to be able to attend several of Firebird Healing Arts events and have learned so much about myself and this magic universe we find ourselves in. Sarah and Kat have a beautiful and calm energy and I appreciate everything they do to make these classes and events accessible to others.
I recently had the opportunity to join in a group setting with Sarah + Kat! They are such amazing spirits here on earth! The setting they set was peaceful, relaxing and calm. I learned so many things while I was in the group setting! Sarah has such a beautiful voice and great singer!
New to tai chi? Start at Firebird Healing Arts
Firebird Healing Arts 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 Firebird Healing Arts
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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