Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi

We believe in the significance of self-change and its direct contribution to the health of others.

Our Yoga and Tai Chi classes are based on Traditional Korean healing philosophy to help you release stress from your body, calm your mind, and better manage your overall health and emotions. Each class includes deep stretching, vibration training (free movement to release tension), meditation, and breath work -- perfect for the beginner or advanced practitioner! Trial Class: $20 (see class schedule on website)
Private Introductory Session: $25

International Day of Yoga 2024 06/22/2024

For International Yoga Day, CBS Channel 2 filmed our Body & Brain Rockville Centre Studio! It was broadcast tonight in Chicago!

International Day of Yoga 2024 Most adults say they practice yoga to restore overall health, and more than half practice meditation as part of yoga.

06/20/2024

What is your favorite class or practice at Body & Brain and why?

Yoga & Qigong for Concentration | Body & Brain Routines 06/18/2024

Yoga & Qigong for Concentration | Body & Brain Routines

If you're looking for yoga & qigong that can help increase concentration and focus, try this 13-minute routine with David. He'll guide you through some easy stretches, body tapping exercises, and qigong forms to activate your energy and calm your mind. Try it before a test or big event, or when you have a lot on your mind.

Yoga & Qigong for Concentration | Body & Brain Routines If you're looking for yoga & qigong that can help increase concentration and focus, try this 13-minute routine with David. He'll guide you through some easy ...

06/13/2024

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Good Health is Brain Health 06/11/2024

🧠 Unlock the secrets to vibrant health by focusing on your brain! Discover how exercise, quality sleep, a balanced diet, and positive thinking can transform your mental well-being. Learn practical tips to keep your brain peaceful, creative, and productive. Enhance your overall health by nurturing your mind—read on to find out how! 🌟

Good Health is Brain Health But how can you really tell if your brain is in good shape? And more importantly, what can you do to keep your brain working well for as long as you plan on needing it?

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06/07/2024

Feeling the signs of needing a mental, emotional, or physical recharge? Join us for a 4 week course on Thursdays starting 6/20/24 and gain the tools to boost your vitality. Link to register in the comments

06/06/2024

How did you first find Body & Brain and what made you decide to become a member?

Photos from Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi's post 06/06/2024

Introducing Wisdom Wednesdays, featuring the Chun Bu Kyung, a 10,000 year old ancient text from the land we now call Korea. The character for today is Myung which represents brightness, light. We wish for you to find the light in yourself.

Exercises for a Young Brain | Body & Brain Yoga Exercises 06/05/2024

How is your brain? Stress and life habits can create many blocks to having our brain at it's optimal health. In honor of June's Alzheimer's and Brain health Awareness month try these Brain exercises that combine your whole body for a holistic approach to neural plasticity (adaptability and flexibility of the neurons)

Exercises for a Young Brain | Body & Brain Yoga Exercises Elise shares some fun exercises for a young brain! Try them out for better focus, creativity, and peace of mind.For more info, please visit our website, or ...

Brain Wave Vibration | 10 Minute Daily Routines 06/04/2024

Brain Wave Vibration | 10 Minute Daily Routines

Brain Wave Vibration is an exercise unique to Brain Education. It can help you reduce stress and clear heaviness and/or fogginess from your brain. Try this 10 minute routine to experience Brain Wave Vibration.

Brain Wave Vibration | 10 Minute Daily Routines Brain Wave Vibration is an exercise unique to Brain Education. It can help you reduce stress and clear heaviness and/or fogginess from your brain. Try this 1...

06/01/2024

🧠✨ Celebrate Brain Health & Awareness Month with Body & Brain! 🎉

This June, we're celebrating 28 amazing years of guiding holistic wellness practices through qigong, energy yoga, breathwork, and meditation. Join us in honoring Brain Health & Awareness Month with an exclusive 20% off on select workshops and retreats!

Find a center near you: https://www.bodynbrain.com/locations.aspx

05/31/2024

Want to get that extra edge for next season? Classes start Monday June 3. More details on the website pinned in the comments.

05/30/2024

What's the most valuable lesson you've learned from a family member?

05/29/2024

For Athletes who want to improve their performance:

Is Longevity Inherited From Your Mother or Father (or Neither)? 05/28/2024

Curious about the secrets behind a long, healthy life? 💭 This article dives deep into the connection between genetics, lifestyle, and longevity. 🧬💪 Discover if longevity runs in the family, the role of nature versus nurture, and how you can potentially extend your own lifespan. 🌱 Ready to explore the science of living longer? Dive in now!

Is Longevity Inherited From Your Mother or Father (or Neither)? Genetic, Lifestyle, and Environmental Connections To Longevity No one wants to live forever, but that doesn’t mean most people want to live a long, healthy life.Maybe you’ve heard that lifespan is entirely dependent on genetics. Or maybe you’ve heard the opposite and expect lifestyle to dictat...

05/23/2024

How has having friends from different backgrounds enriched your life?

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We had a great session with AARP today: Tai Chi for Joint Health with Master Sky

05/21/2024

AARP's virtual “Boost Your Brain and Body” series, presented by Body & Brain Yoga and Health Centers Inc., explores how what’s good for the body is also good for the brain. Did you know that regular exercise and meditation techniques can lead to sharper thinking and reduce the risk of cognitive decline?

In recognition of Arthritis Awareness Month, tomorrow's session will focus on Tai Chi for Joint Pain. We’ll explore how the gentle, flowing movements of this ancient practice can help ease the discomfort of people with arthritis.

Join me for this event! Check out the event details here.

SENDING HEALING ENERGY to Someone | 10 Minute Daily Routines 05/21/2024

Do you have someone you want to send healing energy to? Whether this person is near or far, alive or dead, energy has the ability to transcend time and space to reach this person in the spiritual realm. Learn how to harness your energy to send healing energy to someone you love—especially during this holiday season if you're "gathering" remotely with your family online.

SENDING HEALING ENERGY to Someone | 10 Minute Daily Routines Do you have someone you want to send healing energy to? Whether this person is near or far, alive or dead, energy has the ability to transcend time and space...

Qigong Morning Warmup Routine | Body & Brain Tai Chi 05/17/2024

Qigong Morning Warmup Routine | Body & Brain Tai Chi

Try this 8-minute qigong exercise routine to activate energy, warm up your joints and muscles, and learn basic qigong stances and forms. It's an easy way to wake up and feel energized at the beginning of your day.

Qigong Morning Warmup Routine | Body & Brain Tai Chi Try this 8-minute qigong exercise routine to activate energy, warm up your joints and muscles, and learn basic qigong stances and forms. It's an easy way to ...

05/16/2024

What's your go-to activity for fostering stronger connections with your family?

Strengthening Families with LifeParticle Energy Meditation: Building Strong Family Bonds and a Happy Family Life 05/14/2024

We all know that love is important for a strong and healthy family. But sometimes it’s not easy to feel love, even with family members. Worries, frustrations, and disappointment can take their toll on a family, working their way into our daily routines. In that case, even though we know that family members still “love” each other, the information that is being shared is not love. In this case, how can we break the cycle of negative info and emotional energy?

Sometimes the simplest actions make the biggest difference. For example, a simple LifeParticle Energy Meditation can help you to shift the energy in yourself and your family. LifeParticles are the brightest and simplest fundamental units of energy, providing a source of love and light under any circumstances.

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Strengthening Families with LifeParticle Energy Meditation: Building Strong Family Bonds and a Happy Family Life A strong family unit helps us to endure and overcome the challenges life throws at us. Click here to learn more about how LifeParticle Meditation helps to start strengthening families.

05/09/2024

Celebrating a day filled with movement, connection, and harmony!

🌟 Last month our Georgia Region hosted a vibrant World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Celebration in the heart of the park, bringing together 50 practitioners! Master Brian led a session that radiated joy and groundedness, immersing everyone in the essence of Tai Chi & Qigong. Plus, our beloved Georgia HEROES team treated us to a mesmerizing Qigong Performance! 🙏

Morning Qigong Stretch | Body & Brain Under 10-Minute Routines 05/07/2024

Morning Qigong Stretch | Body & Brain Under 10-Minute Routines

Try this Morning Qigong Stretch to loosen up your muscles, wake up your brain, and increase your energy. David Driscoll will guide you through some simple stretches and qigong exercises in under 10 minutes. It's a great way to improve your balance, vitality, and concentration.

Morning Qigong Stretch | Body & Brain Under 10-Minute Routines Try this Morning Qigong Stretch to loosen up your muscles, wake up your brain, and increase your energy. David will guide you through some simple stretches a...

05/03/2024

Through the challenges of life, we may place limitations on our thoughts, feelings and who we believe we truly are ❤️

But in truth, our spirit has no bounds ✨ When we stretch beyond our perceived limits, we discover our true limitless nature within 💫

Embrace the journey of expanding beyond limitations — this is the key to growth and transformation 🌿

If you want to Go Far, Go Together 05/02/2024

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

When we work together, we can achieve more. Our practice isn't just for our personal health, happiness, and peace – it makes the world a better place for everyone. Read more in our blog!

If you want to Go Far, Go Together But this saying holds true now as much as ever before. We are social creatures and we rely on a community to be our best. Sometimes it's a community in the traditional sense. Other times, the community that we identify with is something different- non-local, virtual, ideological, or interest-based.....

05/01/2024

🌸✨ Spread the love and share the joy of wellness!

May is for Friends & Family Month at Body & Brain. Bring your loved ones to a participating location and receive 10% off membership for both you and your referral! Let's grow together, mind, body, and soul.

Find a center near you: https://www.bodynbrain.com/locations.aspx

04/30/2024

What do you feel from practicing Qigong?

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Last day of the Merrick Kids Fest! Stop by our booth to take the challenge with our Spin the Wheel OR get a free class. We also have special class offers available only at the booth.

04/27/2024

🌟 Join us in celebrating World Qigong Day on April 27th! 🌟

Body & Brain is dedicated to promoting holistic wellness through the practices of Yoga, Tai Chi, and now, Qigong! 🧘‍♂️✨

Qigong is a beautiful fusion of movement, meditation, and breathwork, and offers profound benefits for the mind, body, and spirit. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or curious beginner, there's something magical about harnessing the energy flow within us all.

This World Qigong Day, let's come together in unity and harmony, spreading love and positive energy throughout the world. 🌏💖 Visit a center near you, where we'll explore the gentle yet powerful movements of Qigong, fostering inner peace and vitality: https://bit.ly/4aYgctp

04/27/2024

It's go time at the Merrick Kids Festival!! Stop by, spin the wheel! Pass our challenge and win the prize!! Specials available at our booth for this weekend only.

04/26/2024

Join us tomorrow at our booth at the Merrick Kids Festival! Hosted by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce, with rides and festivities starting tonight with Newton Shows at 6pm!

04/26/2024

Join our Qigong Intro Class with David Driscoll on April 27th, World Tai Chi & Qigong Day ✨ Visit the link in our bio to join .us

Celebrate World Qigong Week by experiencing the basics of Qigong in this fun and educational Intro Class with National Qigong trainer David Driscoll. You’ll practice qigong exercises and forms designed to supercharge your Body & Brain practice and help you live a long, healthy, happy life.

No prior experience is necessary. Qigong Intro will be gentle enough for all ages and conditions, but beneficial to athletes, fitness buffs, martial artists, and anyone looking to upgrade their balance, strength, and energy.

Experience:
・Improved Balance and Coordination
・Emotional Balance and Mental Clarity
・Increased Energy Levels & Circulation
・Enhanced Flexibility and Strength
・Stress Reduction and Relaxation
・Better Posture and Body Awareness

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What an amazing time collaborating with AARP to share ways that anyone at any stage in their lives can create more health and happiness. Looking forward to next months session on May 22nd at 11am, Tai Chi for Joint Pain.

04/24/2024

Qigong Intro Class with David Driscoll | April 27th
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Celebrate World Qigong Week by experiencing the basics of Qigong in this fun and educational Intro Class with National Qigong trainer David Driscoll. You’ll practice qigong exercises and forms designed to supercharge your Body & Brain practice and help you live a long, healthy, happy life.

No prior experience is necessary. Qigong Intro will be gentle enough for all ages and conditions, but beneficial to athletes, fitness buffs, martial artists, and anyone looking to upgrade their balance, strength, and energy.

Experience:
・Improved Balance and Coordination
・Emotional Balance and Mental Clarity
・Increased Energy Levels & Circulation
・Enhanced Flexibility and Strength
・Stress Reduction and Relaxation
・Better Posture and Body Awareness

04/24/2024

There is still time! Register for free via the AARP website to receive the link to join. See you soon!

Join me for this event! Check out the event details here.

04/23/2024

Join us this week as we celebrate Qigong & Tai Chi during Qigong Week with Body & Brain Yoga & TaiChi!

In honor of World Tai Chi & Qigong Day on April 27, we’ll be sharing more ways to experience this ancient East Asian practice that harmonizes the body, mind, and spirit through gentle movements, breathing techniques, and energy postures. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the practice, come together with our community to cultivate vitality, balance, and inner peace during this special week of celebration!

Follow along on our page for unique Qigong content throughout the week, and join us on April 27th for a special Introduction to Qigong! info.bodynbrain.com/qigong-intro

04/22/2024

🌎🩷 Happy Earth Day from Body & Brain!

Let's unite in Loving the Earth this Earth Day! Together, we can create a world where every individual recognizes the interconnectedness of all life and lives in harmony with the Earth. Over 14,000 people have already pledged to make a difference, and you can too!

Take the pledge and commit to the following actions:
1.) Prioritize your physical, mental, and emotional wellness, and help others do the same.

2.) Reduce your carbon footprint, conserve energy and water, and protect natural habitats and biodiversity.

3.) Foster dialogue, respect, and understanding across cultures, religions, and nations to promote peace and harmonious coexistence.

4.) Support sustainable economic development and responsible consumption, production, and investment.

5.) Educate yourself and others about the urgent need for change and inspire others to join the movement to save our planet.

"I pledge to become part of a New Humanity and to make creating coexistence on Earth my personal responsibility and priority."

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Tai Chi Qigong Warmup Routine | Body & Brain Tai Chi 04/19/2024

Tai Chi Qigong Warmup Routine | Body & Brain Tai Chi
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This Tai Chi Qigong Warmup will help you prepare your body for a workout. Whether you're practicing Tai Chi, Martial Arts, sports, or just going to the gym, this 14-minute routine with David will get your mind and body ready for peak performance.

You'll experience body vibration, joint rotation, and basic punching & kicking techniques to help you warm up. This energy-based practice gently warms up each part of the body while helping focus your mind.

If you want to experience the basics about Qigong, try our upcoming Qigong Intro class with David Driscoll: https://bit.ly/446mWU8

Tai Chi Qigong Warmup Routine | Body & Brain Tai Chi This Tai Chi Qigong Warmup will help you prepare your body for a workout. Whether you're practicing Tai Chi, Martial Arts, sports, or just going to the gym, ...

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Our Yoga and Tai Chi classes are based on Traditional Korean healing philosophy to help you release stress from your body, calm your mind, and better manage your overall health and emotions. Each class includes deep stretching, Tai Chi movements, vibration training (free movement to release tension), meditation, and breath work -- perfect for the beginner or advanced practitioner!

Trial Class: $20 (see class schedule on website)
Private Introductory Session: $29

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