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Yin Yang Tai Chi Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Plantsville, Connecticut
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
- 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 yinyangtaichi.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 860-953-3388
Hours
| Monday | 9–11 am, 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–11:30 am, 5:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9–11 am, 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9–11:30 am, 5:30–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Marivic is very popular with her Gentle Qi Gong and beginner Yang Style Tai Chi on Mon & Wed mornings.”
“I was a 78-year-old retired dental professional with a past history of involvement in very active sports when I first met Master Guang.”
“My family has studied with him for over 17 years, and greatly benefited from the balance, strength, meditation, and power of this ancient martial art.”
“The new location is gorgeous, with a large work-out space, a beautiful room for meditation or qigong, in an area that is easy to get to off route 84.”
“Master Guang's Qigong and Tai Chi classes online through Zoom are a great way to decompress without leaving your home.”
“Classes are welcoming and beginner friendly for all ages and levels of fitness.”
“The new location is gorgeous, with a large work-out space, a beautiful room for meditation or qigong, in an area that is easy to get to off route 84.”
Styles taught here
“About four years ago we joined the Yin Yang Tai Chi Academy in West Hartford and I have been (gently) kicking myself ever since for not having done so long before.”
“Intensive practice of the gentler Yang style allows one to then practice the more vigorous Chen style, as well as weapons forms.”
What students say
“He is truly an incredible teacher. Patient, with a good sense of humor, always with a kind word of encouragement, he guides you gently but surely towards your goal.”
“Marivic is very popular with her Gentle Qi Gong and beginner Yang Style Tai Chi on Mon & Wed mornings.”
“I leave each class feeling refreshed and calmer; I find the experience meditative and usually feel a greater sense of mental clarity after class.”
“My family has studied with him for over 17 years, and greatly benefited from the balance, strength, meditation, and power of this ancient martial art.”
“Intensive practice of the gentler Yang style allows one to then practice the more vigorous Chen style, as well as weapons forms.”
“My family has studied with him for over 17 years, and greatly benefited from the balance, strength, meditation, and power of this ancient martial art.”
From the reviews
Sometimes your life takes a turn in a new direction, and sometimes this is a very good thing. I was a 78-year-old retired dental professional with a past history of involvement in very active sports when I first met Master Guang.
Don't worry about getting started. They have morning Zoom classes with Marivic and Jeff. Marivic is very popular with her Gentle Qi Gong and beginner Yang Style Tai Chi on Mon & Wed mornings.
First of all, I am 83. When I first walked into YYTA (or rather when I shuffled in), I was worried that I would soon need a walker. Even my children were concerned. I was bent forward, my balance was bad and my gait was slow and unsteady at best. I was hoping that tai chi could help correct all that.
I have practiced at Master Guang's Academy for more than 11 years, and since then have progressed from an arthritic, pain-filled existence to a much more relaxed, flexible and active individual. I am off pain medication that I previously had to take daily and have vastly increased the quality of my daily life.
New to tai chi? Start at Yin Yang Tai Chi Academy
Yin Yang Tai Chi Academy 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 Yin Yang Tai Chi Academy
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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