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Qi Tao, Inc

4.8 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Brooklyn, New York

Tai Chi for Arthritis 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

  • 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
  • Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule qitaobrooklyn.org — see the live class schedule and book

Hours

Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 1–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–6 PM
Thursday 10 AM–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:30–11 AM
Sunday Closed

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 Qi Tao, Inc, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 5 Google reviews — in their own words.

⚖️ improved balance & health 2 mentions

“His instruction has helped to improve my health and discipline and to understand what being a martial artist is.”

From the reviews

I’ve been at Qi Tao for almost 10 years. Sifu Berman has helped me to develop into the best martial artist that I can be. His instruction has helped to improve my health and discipline and to understand what being a martial artist is.

★★★★★ — Toni, Jul 2017

I've been a part of the Qi Tao community in Park Slope/ Windsor Terrace for over 11 years. It's an essential part of my daily life and practice. Doing tai chi with Sifu Tzyann has helped me learn to breathe properly which helps me stay calmer and more focused.

★★★★★ — Catherine, Jun 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 5 reviews →

Your first tai chi class at Qi Tao, Inc

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 Qi Tao, Inc

421 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY11215

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