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Spiral Chi Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Ypsilanti, Michigan
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
- 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 spiralchicenter.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 734-678-9508
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–10 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Spiral Chi offers T'ai Chi classes and Qi Gong practices that are well tailored to students of all levels.”
“I joined to enhance my balance, coordination and mindfulness.”
“I have learned that and so much more including practicing deeper awareness, energy cultivation, and classic tai chi, bagua and qigong moves and exercises.”
“There are regularly free classes offered to check it out and see for yourself, which I highly recommend!”
“Spiral Chi offers T'ai Chi classes and Qi Gong practices that are well tailored to students of all levels.”
“Meditation, breathwork, relaxation, and accessing personal energy flow are found through his 14 movement form.”
What students say
“Meditation, breathwork, relaxation, and accessing personal energy flow are found through his 14 movement form.”
“Gregg generously offers up to 5 1/2 hours of instruction weekly, in a supportive group setting.”
“I have learned that and so much more including practicing deeper awareness, energy cultivation, and classic tai chi, bagua and qigong moves and exercises.”
From the reviews
Spiral Chi offers T'ai Chi classes and Qi Gong practices that are well tailored to students of all levels. I really love the space and the classes and the community that is created by the members.
I've been doing martial arts for more than 20 years and I've seldom met anyone with the skill, wisdom, and teaching ability of Sifu Greg. He goes in depth and fully engages both the health and martial benefits of the art.
This tai chi course offers beginning, intermediate, and more advanced tai chi practices. Gregg generously offers up to 5 1/2 hours of instruction weekly, in a supportive group setting. Meditation, breathwork, relaxation, and accessing personal energy flow are found through his 14 movement form.
Best place to learn Tai Chi in SE Michigan. Greg is a highly skilled instructor who is completely committed to teaching students of all skill levels. If you have always been intrigued about learning Tai Chi this is the place for you. If you have experience Greg's teaching will deepen your awareness.
New to tai chi? Start at Spiral Chi Center
Spiral Chi Center 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 Spiral Chi Center
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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🤲 Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention — check their schedule
