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WaterWheel Tai Chi
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Fairfield, Connecticut
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
- Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
- Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule waterwheeltaichi.com — see the live class schedule and book
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Tim's classes are accessible and simple--so a beginner can benefit from them.”
What students say
“I respect his authenticity in his teaching, his patience in our practice together, and his constantly expanding perspective on what's essential.”
“If you wish to understand the intention of the art, as well as the postures, you will find none better than Tim at Waterwheel Tai Chi.”
From the reviews
I have been studying Tai Chi with Tim Regan for over 25 years., both in-person and via Zoom session. I respect his authenticity in his teaching, his patience in our practice together, and his constantly expanding perspective on what's essential.
Tim's classes are accessible and simple--so a beginner can benefit from them. His classes are also deeply complex--there is always another layer to uncover and explore. Tim's understanding of movement, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and anatomy combine to make him a gifted instructor.
Tim Regan is an excellent teacher of Tai Chi and many related practices. I have studied with him for about 10 years. He is helpful for all levels of practice and is very knowledgeable. I have had health and other benefits. Highly recommended.
Tim is an exceptional human being and teacher. His knowledge is vast, his lifetime understanding and practice clearly profound. If you are looking for just the right classes, for a true teacher, look no further - you have arrived at your destination!.
New to tai chi? Start at WaterWheel Tai Chi
WaterWheel Tai Chi 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 WaterWheel Tai Chi
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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