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International School of Healing Arts-San Diego

4.8 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in San Diego, California

Tai chi studio Tai Chi for Arthritis Certified Seniors welcome 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

  • 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
  • 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 isoharts.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone (858) 926-5845

Hours

Monday 10 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–10 PM
Thursday 10 AM–10 PM
Friday 10 AM–10 PM
Saturday 10 AM–10 PM
Sunday 10 AM–10 PM

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 International School of Healing Arts-San Diego, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧘 Meditation & Mindfulness 7 mentions

“I feel very fortunate, as a professional MT, that I was inspired by his knowledge and skills way back when I first modeled for his educational book on Zen Touch Healing.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 49 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 patient, skilled instructor 2 mentions

“Seymour is a great teacher.”

🌿 calming, low-stress atmosphere 16 mentions

“I feel very fortunate, as a professional MT, that I was inspired by his knowledge and skills way back when I first modeled for his educational book on Zen Touch Healing.”

⚖️ improved balance & health 7 mentions

“So, I'll always be grateful to my alma mater, to my teachers, who taught me what I now know and helped train me to be the best holistic health professional that I was and am today.”

🤝 strong, friendly community 3 mentions

“It was gentle, caring and nurturing.”

From the reviews

I had the amazing privilege of being taught from Seymour Koblin! What an amazing teacher! So much knowledge and understanding of the human body! During and After Seymour's class my eyes and soul opened to another level of understanding, especially getting into massage therapy!

★★★★★ — Michael, Nov 2022

What a beautiful practice Seymour has. He’s a gentle soul and is so helpful and engaged. He’s special.

★★★★★ — David, Feb 2024

Simply the BEST! Seymour is an awesome, multi-talented master of the arts. I feel very fortunate, as a professional MT, that I was inspired by his knowledge and skills way back when I first modeled for his educational book on Zen Touch Healing.

★★★★★ — Cassandra, May 2024

Seymour is a remarkably gifted counselor / NVC coach! /Holistic Health practitioner/educator He's a virtuoso with words and guides the client to take radical self-responsibility by being authentic, which is very empowering! Grounded in martial arts training, yoga, mindfulness, and....

★★★★★ — Tera, Aug 2023

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Your first tai chi class at International School of Healing Arts-San Diego

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 International School of Healing Arts-San Diego

4445 Eastgate Mall #200, San Diego, CA92121

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