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The Pollinators Foundation
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Waynesville, North Carolina
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
- 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
- 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 thepollinatorsfoundation.org — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 828-424-1398
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Marga and Michelle making art, thinking about some deep questions posed, then Qi Gong with Marga and a sound bath with Michelle.”
“It is offered on zoom too, and through aug it is outdoors at lake junaluska every weds & fri 9:30 am.”
“It is offered on zoom too, and through aug it is outdoors at lake junaluska every weds & fri 9:30 am.”
What students say
“I left with new insights , ideas, questions to ponder, and a quiet joy, from having co-created a circle of gentle opening to another level of healing my broken heart.”
“Her welcoming, supportive, and calm energy is like a heavy warm blanket that instantly disarms you and makes you feel comfortable.”
“When I met Marga, I immediately sensed her big heart and clear intention to create a space for healing, growth, and community.”
“When I met Marga, I immediately sensed her big heart and clear intention to create a space for healing, growth, and community.”
“My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Marga and Michelle making art, thinking about some deep questions posed, then Qi Gong with Marga and a sound bath with Michelle.”
From the reviews
Marga was a lovely instructor with a sweet spirit! She teaches so well that I didn’t feel lost for a moment and I had never done Qi Gong before! I can’t wait to go to another of her classes whether in person or over zoom!
Participated in a grief workshop there which was beautifully planned and l artfully executed ..We were a small group of women all in various stages of grief and healing from having lost a child.
When I met Marga, I immediately sensed her big heart and clear intention to create a space for healing, growth, and community. As I was learning to manage a chronic health condition, I turned to expressive art as a path to healing.
I have been enjoying all the benifits of the healing energy created by engaging in the practice of "Qigong" instructed by Marga Fripps here at The Pollinators Foundation studio (called The Hive) at the old folkmoot building, for a year now. Most people have heard of "Tai Chi".
Your first tai chi class at The Pollinators Foundation
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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