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Human Harmonies Northwest
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in McMinnville, Oregon
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
- Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mcminnville.humanharmonies.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 503-383-9799
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–11 am |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I've taken many on line classes on Qigong but I've found that Lyne's Wednesday class brings me to a fuller understanding of the practice.”
“I do Tai Chi and QiGong online classes with Lyne and I highly recommend her as she explains the moves with patience and clarity.”
What students say
“These classes are wonderful for anyone that wants to learn new skills, increase strength and flexibility, improve health, and reduce stress.”
“Excellent class, very easy to follow instruction to perform movements correctly!”
“I've taken many on line classes on Qigong but I've found that Lyne's Wednesday class brings me to a fuller understanding of the practice.”
From the reviews
I've taken many on line classes on Qigong but I've found that Lyne's Wednesday class brings me to a fuller understanding of the practice. Everything is done in a safe, well explained manner. She builds on her movements, giving you levels of complexity that you can grow with or stay within your comfort zone.
I have had several tai chi teachers over the years and Lyne is exceptional in the care she takes to prepare a firm foundation for her students. Her multiple streams of knowledge come together to create a teaching that seems both very authentic and very relevant. Highly recommended.
Five stars just isn’t enough. These classes are wonderful for anyone that wants to learn new skills, increase strength and flexibility, improve health, and reduce stress. I have been taking classes with Lyne for several months. She is skillful and full of kindness and patience.
Very easy to follow instructor……..repetitive movements help in refining whole body coordination……..informative information regarding specific movements in relationship to body organs..
New to tai chi? Start at Human Harmonies Northwest
Human Harmonies Northwest 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 Human Harmonies Northwest
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.
