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Taoist Tai Chi Society
4.9 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Buffalo, New York
Part of Taoist Tai Chi Society
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule taoisttaichi.org — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 877-398-1108
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–12:45 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–12:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–12:45 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–12:45 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10–11 am |
The classes they run
“When I first started, I was looking for an exercise that I could do that would be possible with my arthritis.”
“Great for balance and muscle tone as well as meditative and calming.”
“I started the beginning class late August and I'm finding tai chi a great way to work on meditation for those of us who have trouble focusing!”
Styles taught here
“The Taoist Tai Chi group is welcoming, and a great place to practice or learn Taoist Tai Chi.”
What students say
“It’s wonderful exercise and good for your body mind and soul taught by the best I did that in NYC in 2003 master Greg was the best!”
“And I would meet a large group of easy-going, welcoming people who have frequent get-togethers and are nice to be around.”
“When I first started, I was looking for an exercise that I could do that would be possible with my arthritis.”
“This form of Tai Chi will help your health and the members are wonderful people”
From the reviews
I’ve been practicing Tai Chi for about 2 and a half years at Taoist Tai Chi in Buffalo. When I first started, I was looking for an exercise that I could do that would be possible with my arthritis.
The Taoist Tai Chi group is welcoming, and a great place to practice or learn Taoist Tai Chi. Check out the website to get the latest schedule. I started the beginning class late August and I'm finding tai chi a great way to work on meditation for those of us who have trouble focusing!
Very welcoming and unassuming group of people that practice the long form (108 moves) of the exercise. Great for balance and muscle tone as well as meditative and calming. Recommend it highly. The instructors are very helpful and work to make sure all level of fitness is addressed.
If you are looking for life long exercise - this is it. Classes are all taught by volunteers that practice Tai Chi for double digit times. Very welcoming and the health benefits are so great !
New to tai chi? Start at Taoist Tai Chi Society
Taoist Tai Chi Society 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 Taoist Tai Chi Society
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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