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Wise Orchid Taijiquan & Qigong
4.3 ★★★★☆ 6 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Seattle, Washington
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
- Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wise-orchid.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (206) 321-0613
Hours
| Monday | 7:30–11:30 AM, 6–7:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30–9:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 7:30–11:45 AM, 6:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30–9:30 AM, 2–3 PM, 6–7:15 PM |
| Friday | 8:45–10 AM |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
Styles taught here
What students say
From the reviews
I love Viola's tai chi class! I'm recovering from surgery for a badly injured shoulder, and her instruction mirrors everything my PT says. Anybody can call themselves a teacher, but Viola has a combination of knowledge, experience, passion, and communication skills that don't come along all that often.
I've been taking classes with Viola for 8 months, and she is an amazing instructor, both for her deep understanding and obvious love for tai chi, but her quiet, deeply knowledgeable way of imparting that knowledge to her students.
One of the best experiences. Viola is a wonderful person and teacher. And the people that participate in her classes are of similar mindset. Thankyou🙏
Your first tai chi class at Wise Orchid Taijiquan & Qigong
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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