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Twin Cities T'ai Chi Ch'uan Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in St Paul, Minnesota
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
- 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
- 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
- Website & schedule tctaichi.org — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (651) 767-0267
The classes they run
“Don’t be afraid when entering the building for the first time.”
“It is true that most of the one on one training is done by advanced members rather than the teacher but I am learning and being helped by both.”
“The first free class was all it took for me to get hooked.”
Styles taught here
“The teacher, Paul has been practicing Tai Chi Chuan for 40 years and has a background in Tai Chi that few people have the opportunity to learn from.”
What students say
“The Lead Instructor is extremely knowledgeable in "all things" Tai Chi and more, with decades of experience studying, teaching, and practicing these arts.”
“My husband and I went for a trial class, the people were so welcoming and the instruction format was helpful.”
“Tai-Chi has become an important part of my day, giving me flexibility, strength, and the ability to center myself and relax.”
“Wonderful instruction in many internal martial art forms, friendly people, and a beautiful studio.”
From the reviews
I came to Twin Cities T’ai Chi seeking a practice that would help me with emotional and physical processing of a year filled with challenging life events. I got that and so much more. The instructors are knowledgeable and the studio members are warm and inviting. The studio itself is spacious and clean.
Have been attending the studio since 2017. The teacher, Paul has been practicing Tai Chi Chuan for 40 years and has a background in Tai Chi that few people have the opportunity to learn from.
I've been studying at TCTCC for over 7 years now, and love it. Tai-Chi has become an important part of my day, giving me flexibility, strength, and the ability to center myself and relax.
My husband and I went for a trial class, the people were so welcoming and the instruction format was helpful. We had a nice experience.
New to tai chi? Start at Twin Cities T'ai Chi Ch'uan Studio
Twin Cities T'ai Chi Ch'uan Studio 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 Twin Cities T'ai Chi Ch'uan Studio
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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