I have been taking classes at SimplyAware for 3+ years and I cannot imagine a better place to work…read moreon whatever training, wellness, and personal development goals one has. They see everyone who comes in and will work with you one-on-one to help you determine and accomplish your goals. All their offerings - classes, therapeutic, and life coaching - are excellent. They have helped me grow in more ways than I can describe. I am extremely grateful for the work they are doing in the community.

I have a lot to say about Simply Aware (see below) but this review simply comes down to an…read moreendorsement of Sifu Chris Bouguyon and Sifu Fayne Bouguyon for the knowledge, skills, insight, humility, love and humor they bring to their practice. They've been at it a long time and now they're very good at imparting to others ways to breathe, stand and move that somehow engender energy, integration, and healing of body, mind and heart. I got to know them in 2015 after friends convinced me to take part in the Qigong class offered at the Crow Collection of Asian Art in the wellness program. I knew nothing about Qigong, my expectations were modest. The first class was profoundly refreshing - almost revelatory. How could a mere introduction to the ancient discipline of Qigong relieve pain, and give me the best experience of breathing I'd had in years. This may sound strange (Breathing? Really?) but I assure you it's true. I think I had forgotten how to breathe some years back, and it's been transformative to get that right again. I won't enumerate all the great outcomes. I do remain slightly mystified as to how something as subtle and quiet as this Qigong could have such far-reaching effects. Only wish I had started sooner. And I'll just add that Qigong is only a part of the healing work they do!

I have had peripheral neuropathy for several years. The problem I've had is in finding that there…read moreis no cure to the illness. Recently my neurologist recommended that I take up Thai Chi as a method to reduce my pain and stability problems. Upon checking with Google I found a studio named body and brain which is at the corner of beltline and Preston near Tom Thumb. It is run by a gentleman named Da Yung who teaches both tai chi and yoga. I highly recommend this studio to my neighbors.

Was very inflexible before going and not sure prior to going if this could help but after 3 months…read moreI noticed a positive difference. I always feel relaxed and in positive state after each session

Always great place for fitness 50+ especially variety and availability. Highly recommend chair…read moreStrength and chair yoga

Great place for seniors. Excellent facilities for sports, classes, weights, etc. lunches served by…read morevolunteers are very tasty and around $4-5.

The Dallas Meditation Center is a great place to practice mindfulness and meditation with a group…read moreof like-minded, inclusive, non-judgemental people. They have multiple Sanghas and many activities for a broad spectrum of interests, all of them of very high quality. I like to go to the Sunday 5PM Awakening Heart Sangha, and always leave relaxed and with a clear mind, no matter how stressed I arrive - a great way to recharge for the coming week. I also like that it is multi-faith, non religious, but also integrates the Thich Nhat Hanh traditions, which give the place depth and uniqueness.

So thankful that this place exist in a country where there are churches on every corner. It's a bit…read moreof a drive, but worth the drive for the community.

I have been taking classes here on and off for the last three years…read more Master Jia runs most of the classes I attend, though several are led by senior students. Class sizes may vary from 8-10 (when I've attended on Saturdays) to 2-4 (when I go Thursday nights). Age ranges generally run from 30s to 60s (with parents occasionally bringing young children with them). Suitable for a wide range of skill levels - often new students working alongside folks who've been doing this for years. Focus is generally on health and wellness, not marital arts (though Ch'en style classes do get into push hands). All major families of Tai Chi are taught, along with Qigong. Having studied several different places here in the Richardson area, this is the school I continue to go back to.

Janna is absolutely phenomenal. Right from the first introduction, I felt complete comfort and…read moretrust with her. My husband and I needed someone to come to our home for sessions due to health issues, and Janna has been extremely reliable and helps my husband through each session with care and compassion. She actually has gone above and beyond by providing additional help with contacts for various needs. I just love Janna and highly recommend her to anyone interested in Tai Chi.

The Tai Chi classes by Janna Whitton are extremely beneficial for flexibility, balance,…read morecoordination, concentration and focus. I began Tai Chi with Janna going on two years and look forward to attending each session. The guys in these classes are typically outnumbered by the female students so I would highly recommend that any males who read this post contact Janna to benefit from the training and practice, as I have. The Tai Chi Program is geared toward anyone wanting to learn to "get away" from the busyness of life and the mental "Monkey Mind" that goes along with it as well as to experience the many benefits mentioned above. JD Dunphy

I would absolutely recommend this school for anyone interested in learning traditional Northern…read moreShaolin kung fu. Authentic Chin Woo forms. The school has been in existence for over 30 years. They also teach Lion Dance. The only negative review you'll find of the school is from a disgruntled student who had to be dismissed due to bad behavior and is now trying to play the victim.

I've been at this gym for a little over a year now and it's such a great place to learn Kung Fu and…read moreTai Chi from Grand Master Jimmy Wong. I'm loving my elite tai chi class and I have friends in the Kung Fu who all really love their classes too. This is a first rate place, and very professional and respectful. Master Wong traveled for a couple of years before the pandemic but since the pandemic, he's hands on and I'm so incredibly grateful to have an instructor with so much knowledge and experience. The other teachers are amazing as well

I have been attending the Cheng Ming Tai Chi school for about 5 months. I can't give enough praise…read moreto Master Eric and his mom Annie. I have received a lot of help in developing my practice from both of them. Also, the advanced students are more than willing to help me. I feel very comfortable here, and would recommend anyone interested in really learning Tai Chi to come out and join us. E. Guest B.S.Pharm., RPh.

If you are looking for a place to learn Tai Chi, Cheng Ming USA is the best. They also have other…read moremartial arts classes too. Master Eric and his mom, Annie, are very knowledgeable and authentic teachers in this field that you will ever find in this area. They are very kind and patient with each and every student. Ever since I have started Tai Chi classes, I have missed several classes due to my health. When I return, Eric and Annie are always kind enough to work with me to continue from where I left. The group of people come to these classes have become my friends. When I miss a class or two, my friends help me to catch up too. So with great teachers and friends, I look forward to going to my Tai Chi classes. Best place to learn Tai Chi from the best masters

I practiced Shaolin Kung Fu with Sifu for a number of years. The months leading up to my green…read morebelt test were met with a different test called life. As life had different plans for me I was not able to test. At the very beginning, Sifu had us write a paper on a specific topic about kung fu. I laughed a bit inside because who writes papers in a kung fu class. Little did I know that I would reach far deeper into myself, not to come up with comical kung fu paper, but to discover more about myself. I told Sifu I wanted to write about Bruce Lee and his influences from Shaolin Kung Fu, Wing Chun and Tai Chi. Sifu paused and explained that Jeet Kun Do is a slight departure from traditional kung fu. He said if I could break each aspect down and explain it then I would have his blessing to write the paper. He pulled me aside after class when he handed back the papers and said that I have an introspective energy that could be put to good use in his class and to focus. Fast forward years and belts later and I still remember the energy I cultivated. I do not live anywhere close to this school anymore but what I would do to return! If you come to class expecting the instructors to show you forms and mimic then you're not in it for the right reason. Any circus animal can learn tricks. However, we are humans with mighty amounts of chi. Use it during class and practice and you will discover another you. I am from the class of Mr. Diaz and Mr. English. I ran into them at Chili's once in Addison and they progressed wonderfully. I think both of them were already instructors back then. It has definitely been a long time since I have seen them. This school comes highly recommended from me. Sifu treats everyone the same and so do his instructors. The classes are thorough and he explains a lot so pay attention. Well worth it to push you to become a better you!

This is a great place to learn martial arts. I have been training at White Lions of Shaolin for…read more quite sometime now and to be able to learn Tai Chi, Wing Chun, and Choy Li Fut kung fu at one school is a blessing short of a miracle :) The atmosphere is great and the school is filled with loving and kind people. Sifu Giatrakis is not only a very skilled martial artist, but he is also a great friend. I am thankful to have him as a teacher. You can also enroll in his college class at Brookhaven community college which is where I got started about 5-6 years ago. For more info visit the website www.wlions.com One more thing, I feel that I must comment on Kendra's comment. Sifu Giatrakis did not teach Choy Li Fut, Tai Chi, or Wing Chun back in 2003-2007. As a matter of fact the school was not even called White Lions of Shaolin. You were taught "Long fist" from a completely different system, which is not part of the Plum Blossom Federation. The system that you were taught moved to Plano several years ago.