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Four Seasons Healing
5 ★★★★★ 5 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
- 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
- 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
- Website & schedule fourseasonshealing.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (206) 351-5231
The classes they run
“She walked me through everything as a beginner.”
“She sent me home with herbs, breathing exercises and gua sha exercises.”
What students say
“She sent me home with herbs, breathing exercises and gua sha exercises.”
From the reviews
I am honestly in disbelief. I’ve dealt with chronic neck pain for six years that inevitably moved to my entire back. I’ve went to countless chiropractor apts, and Physical Therapy for nothing to work, or for it to give me a day or two of relief.
I've had a few good therapeutic massages over the years (and a few not so good), but the one I just got from Irene is beyond compare. She starts off by listening carefully what your issues are and develops a plan from there. She's intuitive, strong, gentle and incredibly skilled.
After months of neck pain, Josie was exactly what I needed. I visited her seeking treatment for chronic neck stiffness and after finding mixed success from physiotherapy.
I started going to Josie for acupuncture in October 2020 after a referral from a friend. She has a holistic approach and very easy to approach. She gives you the option of herbs to complement your treatment. I have enjoyed her treatments so much that I've made an appointment for my partner.
New to tai chi? Start at Four Seasons Healing
Four Seasons Healing 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 Four Seasons Healing
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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