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Kent Qi Gong
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Tumwater, 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
- Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
- Class prices classes from $30 — check their schedule for drop-in, class-pass and membership options
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kentqigong.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 480-993-2178
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Kent is an engaging teacher that knows how to balance technic with playfulness in his classes.”
“Kent is a very skilled Qi Gong instructor, I've always felt excellent coming out of his classes, and have more energy for the rest of the day afterwards.”
“I practice with Kent online from home, which made it easy to stick with even on the hard days.”
“Kent is a gentle teacher who makes movement a meditation.”
“Beginners are welcome here, chairs and all — and he means it, which matters more than it sounds.”
What students say
“Kent is a very skilled Qi Gong instructor, I've always felt excellent coming out of his classes, and have more energy for the rest of the day afterwards.”
“I must say, he provided a peaceful, respectful and harmonious environment that was imperative for creating a healing first session.”
“His passion for the healing arts shines through in his wonderful authentic share of Qi Gong.”
“Kent is a very skilled Qi Gong instructor, I've always felt excellent coming out of his classes, and have more energy for the rest of the day afterwards.”
“His channel is full of easy to follow videos that mix the education & history of Qi Gong with flexible practice and fun.”
“Kent is a very skilled Qi Gong instructor, I've always felt excellent coming out of his classes, and have more energy for the rest of the day afterwards.”
From the reviews
Kent is an amazing Qigong instructor and powerful energy worker. He brings joy into your heart with laughter and fun. Its like dancing a river of rainbows when I practice with him. We need more teachers like Kent in the world. And more qigong. So go sign up for a class.
Kent brings a level of openness, joy, and inclusivity to his qigong classes that I haven’t experienced with other instructors. He puts you at ease. I’ve experienced this with his in person classes as well as the ones online.
Kent is lovely! His passion for the healing arts shines through in his wonderful authentic share of Qi Gong. Olympia is lucky to have this offering of ancient medicinal wisdom!
Kent is a very skilled Qi Gong instructor, I've always felt excellent coming out of his classes, and have more energy for the rest of the day afterwards.
New to tai chi? Start at Kent Qi Gong
Kent Qi Gong 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 Kent Qi Gong
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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