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The Village of Healing and Wellness

4.6 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Erie, Pennsylvania

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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
  • Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule thevillageofhealing.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone (814) 323-2104

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–7:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 PM
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 The Village of Healing and Wellness, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌬️ Qigong 3 mentions

“He had been teaching me both the tai chi and qigong, and I love how patient he is.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 patient, skilled instructor 4 mentions

“Thanks to a wonderful teacher.”

⚖️ improved balance & health 7 mentions

“My blood pressure is normal again, I have more energy, I am more flexible , my back and knees no longer hurt, I sleep deeply and wake up refreshed , I even dream!”

🌬️ qigong & breathing work 3 mentions

“He had been teaching me both the tai chi and qigong, and I love how patient he is.”

From the reviews

Fred is a wonderful teacher. He had been teaching me both the tai chi and qigong, and I love how patient he is. I never feel uncomfortable asking him to show me something again, because I couldn't get the posture quite right.

★★★★★ — Linda, May 2017

I just wanted to Thank Fred for giving me the gift of Qi Gong. It has been a life changing experience for me! My blood pressure is normal again, I have more energy, I am more flexible , my back and knees no longer hurt, I sleep deeply and wake up refreshed , I even dream!

★★★★★ — Linda, Jun 2017

My husband and I have been taking classes for over a year and it is really helping us with balance and our General health. Fred is very knowledgeable about the healing aspects of the art of tai chi and if you think you are familiar wth it, you aren't. Give this class a try, you won't regret it.

★★★★★ — Diane, Jun 2016

Thanks to a wonderful teacher.....ive learned so much about being at peace, the deep breathing and release of negativity has helped me both at home and work. Xi gong is amazing.

★★★★★ — Sherri, May 2017

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Your first tai chi class at The Village of Healing and Wellness

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 The Village of Healing and Wellness

2658 W 8th St, Erie, PA16505

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and student reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Teach here or own this studio? Claim your listing — it's free.