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Still Mountain Tai Chi and Qigong
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule stillmountaintaichi.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (412) 480-9177
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“No matter if you are an advanced practitioner, a beginner, or anywhere in between, David is adept at meeting students where they are and helping them cultivate healthier lives.”
“My balance, flexibility and coordination are much better, and I feel much more aware of my body and health.”
“David Clippenger who has honed his expertise studying under a number of Qi Gong and T'ai Chi Chinese Masters as well as during his Ch'an monastic training.”
“Still Mountain also offers great online classes and a comprehensive video library for people who live outside Pittsburgh or who prefer a virtual format.”
“I was initially interested in T'ai Chi for its meditative and spiritual aspects, but I’ve found that it’s been a tremendous help to me physically.”
Styles taught here
“He has studied with grandmasters and with the families who developed original T'ai Chi Chuan and Qigong forms.”
What students say
“David is also unpretentious and has a calm and playful presence, all signs of a great teacher!”
“David is also unpretentious and has a calm and playful presence, all signs of a great teacher!”
“I was pleasantly surprised to find a school with a great depth of knowledge in the traditional aspects, martial applications, medical and spiritual benefits.”
“My balance, flexibility and coordination are much better, and I feel much more aware of my body and health.”
“David Clippenger who has honed his expertise studying under a number of Qi Gong and T'ai Chi Chinese Masters as well as during his Ch'an monastic training.”
From the reviews
I have studied Tai Chi and Qigong with David for about 8 years. He is extremely knowledgeable, having studied with Masters and Grandmasters all over the world. He teaches in a manner that considers each student's starting point and helps them work toward their individual goals, whether their goals are to improve…
I have been taking T'ai Chi and Qigong instructions from David for nearly 2 years...both in-person classes and virtually, and am rewarded with my experiences each and every class or repetitious practice session.
I have been studying at Still Mountain T'ai Chi for more than 14 years. David is a wonderful teacher with an impeccable lineage. He has studied with grandmasters and with the families who developed original T'ai Chi Chuan and Qigong forms. He brings that knowledge to class with his unique blend of humor and kindness.
Great teacher, authentic Taijiquan teachings to cultivate both mind, body, and spirit. Been studying over 3 years at Still Mountain; always learning something new to apply in my daily practice and in life.
New to tai chi? Start at Still Mountain Tai Chi and Qigong
Still Mountain Tai Chi and Qigong 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 Still Mountain Tai Chi and Qigong
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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