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Taoist Arts Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in New York, New York

Tai chi studio Qigong Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • 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 taoist-arts.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone +1 212-477-7055

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 7–9 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 7–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Taoist Arts Center, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

Styles taught here

Tai chi grew into several family styles. Here's the lineage students mention learning at Taoist Arts Center — mined from their reviews and the studio's own info.

Styles are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they show what students mention learning, not a formal guarantee of the current timetable. If you specifically want a certain style, confirm the schedule with the studio.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 3 Google reviews — in their own words.

⚖️ improved balance & health 2 mentions

“I feel more energetic and my body is loosening up.”

From the reviews

I actually started studying with Susan about ten or twelve years ago. I was only able to attend a couple of classes and then life took over. I finally have some free time in my schedule and I decided it is time to start up again. I am so glad I did.

★★★★★ — Ira, Feb 2025

The Taoist Arts center is a wonderful place to take Tai Chi classes. I was impressed by how welcoming and supportive the teachers were. Susan has been practicing Tai Chi for many years and has a wealth of knowledge to share. I haven’t taken other classes there yet but based on my experience I plan to do that too.

★★★★★ — F, Jul 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 3 reviews →

Your first tai chi class at Taoist Arts 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.

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 Taoist Arts Center

342 E 9th St, New York, NY10003

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