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The Elizabeth - Mind & Movement Collective
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Beaverton, Oregon
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
- Website & schedule theelizabethpdx.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 503-583-8652
The classes they run
“I have an autoimmune disease and since going to her for these sessions, my strength and flexibility has increased and my joint pain has decreased!”
What students say
“I have an autoimmune disease and since going to her for these sessions, my strength and flexibility has increased and my joint pain has decreased!”
From the reviews
You know how some people just have that magic that kids just respond to? Well Coach Michael def has it. He was my kids coach at My Gym where the quality of the classes noticeably declined when his schedule changed and he was no longer one of her teachers.
I have been going here for a month and I’ve loved it! It’s smaller class sizes, which is perfect for a beginner like me. Sarah was my teacher and she was awesome! She took time to ask if we had any injuries or stiffness and would cater to them. I’ve felt very welcome and look forward to my weekly classes.
Sarah is amazing and very knowledgeable! I do Pilates and an acupressure and stretch massage with her once a week. I have an autoimmune disease and since going to her for these sessions, my strength and flexibility has increased and my joint pain has decreased! Highly recommend!
Yoga, Pilates and Massage have greatly improved my back issues and general mobility. I have tried 5 different instructors since they opened and have had good experiences with all. The Elizabeth is now my local gym!
New to tai chi? Start at The Elizabeth - Mind & Movement Collective
The Elizabeth - Mind & Movement Collective 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 The Elizabeth - Mind & Movement Collective
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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