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Fresh Pond Taiji

5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Tai chi studio Certified Qigong

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

  • Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
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  • Website & schedule freshpondtaiji.com — see the live class schedule and book

Hours

Monday 9–10:30 AM
Tuesday 8–9:30 PM
Wednesday 9–10:30 AM
Thursday 8–9:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 7–9 AM
Sunday 7–9 AM

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and seasonal outdoor sessions — worth a quick check before a special trip, and class times can differ from the studio's front-desk hours.

The classes they run

Tai chi and qigong classes on the schedule at Fresh Pond Taiji, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌬️ Qigong

“I've gotten it from other forms of qigong as well, but only from true internal arts from real lineages.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 3 Google reviews — in their own words.

🏮 authentic, traditional style 3 mentions

“I've gotten it from other forms of qigong as well, but only from true internal arts from real lineages.”

From the reviews

Charlie is so generous with his time, basically offering taiji instruction/practice daily. This is not for the feint of heart or casual taichi practitioner. It really does take consistent practice, patience, and intention/determination to keep up with learning real taiji. It's not something you'll achieve right away.

★★★★★ — Kathryn, Oct 2022

I met Charlie some 2 years ago and have been practicing consistently ever since. He changed my whole conception of tai chi as real taiji is centered on the internal listening processes. A good teacher. A good and true lineage. And a lot of sweat.

★★★★★ — Joseph, Jun 2023

Great for anyone who had done or not done Tai Chi before! This is a true lineage of tai chi practiced at its most internal processes. If you are on the East Coast you should come and learn!

★★★★★ — Timothy, Oct 2022

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Your first tai chi class at Fresh Pond Taiji

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.

Tai chi is gentle and low-impact, but it's still exercise, and the health notes here are general information, not medical advice. If you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them to the instructor before class, and check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Where to find Fresh Pond Taiji

36 Waterhouse St, Cambridge, MA02138

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