Jorge is an excellent instructor and has a very welcoming and helpful group of dedicated students…read more His classes are good for beginning to very experienced practitioners. The tone of the class is serious and respectful. I highly recommend for anyone interested in learning or practicing Tai Chi.

Wonderful human and instructor. Highly knowledgeable and goes the extra mile. He teaches beginners…read moreand advanced students.

As a child, my father was always very interested in Tai Chi so I've been familiar with the practice…read moresince grade school. In fact, my father would sometimes walk with us in the mall and stop mid-pace just to bust out a tai chi stance and movement just to embarrass us in the middle of the mall. Regardless of those family antics, I was able to develop as respect for the practice despite it not being an active part of my life. Fast forward to last month. I help to lead diversity and culture initiatives for our employee resource group at work and was brainstorming some fun and interesting ways that we could celebrate Asian Pacific American heritage. I thought tai chi on the rooftop would be interesting, fun and a great way to introduce the exercise to a young audience. I reached out to the email on the website and had the pleasure of connecting with Peter Schwartz. Although, the school does not consistently offer private classes, he was willing to work with me and was within my budget to lead a 1 hour class of tai chi at our office. Although the turn out was less than what I hoped, Peter was warm, knowledgeable, patient and literally went with the flow. Also, prior to arriving he was communicative and arrived on time, despite rush hour and a storm. Overall, I had such a great experience and would definitely encourage anyone to consider tai chi as an exercise that is accessible and inclusive to so many!

I'm a little old lady with an artificial hip and arthritis who moseys rather than walks and really,…read morereally, really hates to swim. T'ai Chi has turned out to be the perfect exercise. This School has proved to be just right. Free Introductory Class. Clear, precise, professional instructions. Bright, clean, friendly atmosphere. Reasonable prices.

Took classes there many years ago. Sifu Ramos is phenomenal. Sifu Ramos taught me various art formsread more

Paul Ramos is an amazing instructor who addresses the talents and needs of each individual student…read more I attended several tai chi classes and learned much about the patience and skill that Paul has for the Pushing Hands form of tai chi. His guidance was encouraging but neither demanding nor unreasonable. During class, he would always warm up with everyone and then guide students individually to improve their skills based on his or her own pace and success thus far. I was always impressed at the calming strength of these classes in providing a balanced workout- though in a non traditional sense. If I had more time in my schedule, I would be back! If you want to learn this traditional art, coming to Wu Shen Tao with Paul Ramos would be wise!

If you're spiritual, you have to stop by Synergy and Serenity. Beautiful crystals (some I've never…read moreseen before), fun wellness classes, and tarot, reiki and meditation sessions. There's also a screen that educates you about all the crystals in shop! You can put in your birth info and get a recommendation, too. On Fridays, Dameece, the owner, also has all-day tea tastings. She's so well-informed.

Went here for a Candles and Cocktails class. My group didn't see that you had to take off your…read moreshoes (even though both organizers had shoes on in the no shoes area). The venue nor the organizer had them for guests who may have forgotten or just didn't read that part, not even for purchase. There's a Walgreens nearby so I bought some. By the time I get back, I'm told that the organizer was refusing to conduct the class because of bad energy or vibes..or something. Nothing can be done about that. We're not going to argue. However, they refused to conduct the class and refused to refund our money...almost $60 each. I received a small candle...probably less than 5 Oz. That is all. A business can choose who they service, but to refuse service and refuse a refund because of what you deem as bad energy or vibes really is horrible business and I would say unethical. It's an interesting place, but the customer service needs improvement.

I highly recommend Wong People Kung fu association to learn Chinese culture in depth and it's free!…read moreYou get to learn tai chi, Kung fu, kick boxing, bag won and much much more! Including Lion Dancing for traditional cultural authentic experience and much more! Who can ask for all this when it's free in DC!

From the owner: The Lion Dance is an ancient ritual based on Taoist principles that are used to drive away evil…read morespirits or bad energy (chi). This is done by manipulating or directing the flow of one's internal energy (chi) forcing the undesired energy away. The skill of mastering control of one's internal energy (chi) requires years of arduous training and study. The techniques and knowledge are passed down or inherited through a family lineage. The Lion Dance costume worn while performing this ritual is specifically designed for the purpose of driving away evil. Every component of the costume has a purpose and significance. The musicians that play the music for the Lion ritual are also an integral component of this energy directing ritual. The ancient Chinese musical instruments are drum, gong, and cymbals. These instruments require years to master. Each musician not only generates their own energy flow but also have the ability to direct any spectators watching to do the same. A Lion ritual is successful when all three components, the Lion, musicians, and spectators are synchronized in directing the flow of their internal energy (chi) to drive away the bad energy. When this process is successfully completed, the final result is the achievement of good luck..

Joanne Chang is a tremendously patient teacher of Tai Chi. She teaches at two locations: In…read moreKensington and Rockville. Beginners are welcome, there is a wide variety of students and I find everyone to be very friendly and supportive of each other. Yes Tai Chi has a foundation in self-defense but it is also tremendously relaxing and energizing. If you are looking for a new way to improve your health and well-being I urge you to give this a try. There's no better teacher. Joanne's teachers are a direct lineage from Cheng Man-ching who created this "short form" style of Tai Chi. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

I've been taking Tai Chi classes on and off for a number of years. These classes are the right size…read morefor me to learn and improve. Combined with a fun and supportive teaching style that focuses on fundamentals as well as advanced application means a great experience for beginners and those like me wanting form correction. I'm more relaxed and energized after each class so I always look forward to the next class. My work schedule means I have to miss some classes and they are incredibly flexible about making up classes. There is an optional Saturday session which is like a free extra class. Convenient to Rockville (Wed) and Kensington (Thu & Sat.)

Since living abroad in China, I always harbored the secret dream of waking up early one morning to…read moredo Taiji in the park with a bunch of randos. I would know all of the moves, be in sync with my fellow Taiji-ers and feel at one with the Universe. It took me quite a long time to start making this dream a reality. I additionally had entered a period of my life where yoga was no longer an option to help me find "balance" in this crazy world. Thankfully, I had a DC friend who practiced Taiji and encouraged me to join a beginner's class at his school, Great River Taoist Center. I have now been a student at Great River for 7 months and have since realized there is a lot more to Taiji than learning some pretty "moves" to do in the park. Don't expect to pick this up overnight - this practice takes time, patience and determination (i.e. it takes an entire year just to learn the sequence). Taiji is not only a martial art, it is also a way of life - one that requires full awareness of your body, mind and the present moment. Great River is not for the faint of heart, but it has woken me up to the fact that I need to work on my breathing, my body alignment, my mindfulness and my inability to "let go." Plus, if you want to learn from the best, Rodell lao shi is the best.

From the owner: Yang style taichi chuan (tai chi, taijiquan)- The complete martial system including forms, push…read morehands, free fighting (san shou), spear, and sword. From beginners to accomplished martial artists, Great River offers classes for all levels and experience.

I have recently started attending classes with Carol to increase my mobility and flexibility. My…read moreexperience has been excellent so far. Carol is very knowledgeable and patient. My flexibility has already improved as we work together and I am excited to go every week and learn as much as I can about movement and listening to my body and myself. I highly recommend Carol to anyone who wants a truly in depth experience to learn from someone with extensive knowledge of yoga, tai chi, and movement in general

I have gone to many different yoga classes and Carol's is the best that I've tried. It helps that…read moreher classes are small (essentially semi-private) so that everyone receives plenty of individualized attention. Her suggestions for stretching out the tight areas in my head/neck area along with posture and breathing techniques have helped me relieve the stress from my daily job. I have been attending her classes for many years now and it has really helped me deal with my back pain and arthritis. The instruction I've received has been really beneficial to me and I highly recommend Carol's class for those seeking a high quality yoga instructor! P.S. She's also has a PHD in Medical Physiology from the University of Maryland School of Medicine!