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Flowing River Qigong, Tai Chi, and Yoga
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Waxhaw, North Carolina
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
- 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 flowingriverqigongandyoga.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 704-560-7131
Hours
| Monday | 9:30–10:30 am |
| Tuesday | 9:45–10:45 am |
| Wednesday | 9–10 am |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9–10 am, 11 am–12 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Going to Qigong with Marie has definitely increased my movement, balance, and thoughts.”
“These are excellent classes where I learn the art of QiGong, yoga, or Tai Chi with ease and I look forward to the relaxing and soothing atmosphere.”
“Marie’s classes are providing a very real mindful and healing experience for me as a cancer survivor with RA!”
“I have never practiced yoga and was unsure if I could do it.”
Styles taught here
What students say
“Marie is an excellent instructor who provides easy to follow cues and readily shares her experience and knowledge with her students.”
“Marie is an excellent instructor who provides easy to follow cues and readily shares her experience and knowledge with her students.”
“These are excellent classes where I learn the art of QiGong, yoga, or Tai Chi with ease and I look forward to the relaxing and soothing atmosphere.”
“Going to Qigong with Marie has definitely increased my movement, balance, and thoughts.”
“But from the moment I stepped into Marie’s class, I was met with such warmth, openness, and calm energy—from both her and the other students.”
“But from the moment I stepped into Marie’s class, I was met with such warmth, openness, and calm energy—from both her and the other students.”
From the reviews
I was looking to expand my restorative practice beyond yin yoga, grounding, and breathwork, and decided to give QiGong another try. I’ll admit I was a bit hesitant—my previous experience with a different instructor had been a bit harsh and abrupt.
I am new to Qigong, and I have been pleased to discover the many mental and physical benefits. Marie is an excellent instructor who provides easy to follow cues and readily shares her experience and knowledge with her students. She creates a very welcoming environment and her gentle presence is calming and healing.
I recently started classes at Flowing River Qigong and Yoga with Marie. I initially found her when I was looking for a weekly yoga class. Over time, she shared information with me about Qigong and its multitude of benefits. I now practice both with her! Marie is truly the best instructor I've had for yoga.
I am a cancer thriver and also have back issues. Marie was recommended to me through Foundation 96. I have never practiced yoga and was unsure if I could do it. I began with chair yoga, which is perfect for me. Marie is an excellent instructor. She guides you through the moves and explains everything as she goes.
New to tai chi? Start at Flowing River Qigong, Tai Chi, and Yoga
Flowing River Qigong, Tai Chi, and Yoga 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 Flowing River Qigong, Tai Chi, and Yoga
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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