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River Flow Holistic
5 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Charlotte, North Carolina
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
- 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 riverflowholistic.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +82 10-2442-0375
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you are a beginner who has no experience with yoga or material arts, I would definitely encourage you to try River Flow.”
“I am a Senior Citizen who could not do yoga because of joint pain.”
“I am a Senior Citizen who could not do yoga because of joint pain.”
“I found River Flow Holistic and decided to take Tai Chi classes because I was concerned about developing balance and a strong core as I age.”
“To anyone still reading this who’s interested in energy work, spiritual exercises, healing from depression, somatic healing, or just qi gong/tai chi in general, START HERE.”
“It's like getting personal training, life coaching and holistic healing all in one.”
“While I loved having classes in person, the Zoom classes have been excellent and I’ve been getting as much out of them as the in-person classes.”
“The instructors taught me how to listen to my body and build strength through practices like Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Yoga, and relaxation techniques.”
What students say
“If you are a beginner who has no experience with yoga or material arts, I would definitely encourage you to try River Flow.”
“The instructors taught me how to listen to my body and build strength through practices like Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Yoga, and relaxation techniques.”
“Since I started, my balance, grounding, and strength have improved, both physically and mentally/emotionally.”
“This is an authentic way to connect to the art and science of Qi Gong and Tai Chi.”
“They are all about guidance, love, discipline and when you join their classes it's always a recharge of energy and and it's impossible not to go out without a smile!”
“The instructors are great - caring/helpful/kind and sincerely want you to have the best experience possible.”
From the reviews
I am a Senior Citizen who could not do yoga because of joint pain. I found River Flow Holistic and decided to take Tai Chi classes because I was concerned about developing balance and a strong core as I age.
I joined River Flow Holistic at the end of last year, with classes being in person until March and then online/video classes since then. While I loved having classes in person, the Zoom classes have been excellent and I’ve been getting as much out of them as the in-person classes.
River Flow Holistic Changed My Life! I’ve been dealing with an S-curve scoliosis for as long as I can remember, which causes constant pain, numbness, and tingling throughout my body. I’ve also been immunocompromised, so finding relief has always been an uphill battle.
Yes!!! I started taking online classes at River Flow this past July 2020. Staying at home during the lock-down definitely took a toll on my body. Prior to starting this classes, I was gaining weight, had unexplained vertigo, felt tired all of the time and had an overall anxious feeling as a result of the lock down.
New to tai chi? Start at River Flow Holistic
River Flow Holistic 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 River Flow Holistic
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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