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Gateway Taiji, Qigong and Yoga
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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
- Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gatewaytaiji.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (603) 610-9395
Hours
| Monday | 12–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I am an older man and came to Gateway five years ago for help with improving my balance and flexibility.”
“I began with Yang Long Form Taiji, but soon also added Qigong (meditation and exercise), Taiji Ball, and even Taiji sword, which is both fine exercise while being beautiful.”
“I began with Yang Long Form Taiji, but soon also added Qigong (meditation and exercise), Taiji Ball, and even Taiji sword, which is both fine exercise while being beautiful.”
What students say
“Bill is an amazing teacher - not only on the physical/exercise dimension but on the underlying principles and organ systems being addressed - soft spoken and wise.”
“Gateway's environment is also wonderful - a bright, warm, welcoming space.”
“Whenever I am able to attend a class with Katherine at Gateway, I leave feeling more centered, relaxed, and inspired.”
“I am an older man and came to Gateway five years ago for help with improving my balance and flexibility.”
“Katherine is a creative teacher, sequencing postures to focus the attention, open the body, and calm the mind.”
“Gateway's environment is also wonderful - a bright, warm, welcoming space.”
From the reviews
Absolutely topnotch! I am an older man and came to Gateway five years ago for help with improving my balance and flexibility. The instruction was so good, and the engagement of both mind and body so energizing, that I have continue to this day.
I've been going to the YogaQi classes that Bill offers - a blend of Yoga and Qigong. Bill is an amazing teacher - not only on the physical/exercise dimension but on the underlying principles and organ systems being addressed - soft spoken and wise.
Whenever I am able to attend a class with Katherine at Gateway, I leave feeling more centered, relaxed, and inspired. Katherine is a creative teacher, sequencing postures to focus the attention, open the body, and calm the mind. Each class is different and fresh, with both challenges and ease.
I have been a weekly yoga attendee with Katherine Perrin for over a year and have benefitted enormously from her guidance and good humor. She is very talented and helpful in so many areas of practice. She has contributed to my well-being and overall relaxation and I can't say enough about her continuing support.
Your first tai chi class at Gateway Taiji, Qigong 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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Spring Thunder Taiji Arts
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Taoist Tai Chi Society
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🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
