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Tai Chi Center of Madison
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Madison, Wisconsin
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
- 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
- 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 taichicenterofmadison.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (608) 663-8299
Hours
| Monday | 8:45–11:15 AM, 6–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:45–11:15 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:45–11:15 AM, 6–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8:45–11:15 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:45–11:15 AM |
| Saturday | 8–10 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The online class schedule dated 9/2018 is out of date.”
“I love the energy of the space and the variety of meditative practices available including Kundalini Yoga, Zen Meditation, as well as Tai Chi!”
Styles taught here
What students say
“I love the energy of the space and the variety of meditative practices available including Kundalini Yoga, Zen Meditation, as well as Tai Chi!”
From the reviews
I had a wonderful time trying out Tai Chi at the center. I found the practice relaxing, challenging, and grounding. I loved the ways that the practice felt like it would be useful in other areas of my life. It feels like the strengthening of the exercises would also serve me and my body in all my physical activities.
Took my 1st class tonight. Felt welcome. Easy entry into the program. Instructor jumped right in, then broke down the movements, then came around and helped everyone correct their movements and positions. The online class schedule dated 9/2018 is out of date. This image is the current schedule for 1/1/19-4/27/19.
I love the energy of the space and the variety of meditative practices available including Kundalini Yoga, Zen Meditation, as well as Tai Chi! I teach Kundalini Yoga there and have attended other classes there also.
The new location is a fabulous upgrade. Convenient to get to and at street level. The teachers continue to be great!
New to tai chi? Start at Tai Chi Center of Madison
Tai Chi Center of Madison 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 Tai Chi Center of Madison
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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