First of all .....Sifu Gary is "the man". He has spent the last 20 years building and developing…read morehis talent and reputation in the business and martial arts community. He is a genuine person and excellent teacher. Sifu Gary teaches Thai chi and chi gong at local senior centers around Worcester county in addition to running his school. By the way, did I say he was "the man", if you don't believe me stop by the Millbury, Sutton or Holden senior centers,the people LOVE him. In April he hosts world Thai Chi day, which is an incredible event. Stop by the school, bring your son, daughter, better half or grandmother. The floor is usually filled with all types, shapes, sizes and off course personalities LOL .

I wish everybody could attend this school. When I joined, I had been thinking about learning…read moremartial arts for a long time, and finally got the guts to set up a free trial class here. That was almost three years ago. I still remember walking in the door and seeing the big smiles on everybody's faces -- that wasn't what I was used to seeing on Main Street in Worcester. The atmosphere is fun and we laugh a lot, which is amazing considering how intense the training can be. The community is super welcoming and everybody helps everybody -- that includes the black sashes, who go out of their way to draw you in and help you succeed. Sifu Gary is a natural teacher, and meets everybody where they are at, while challenging them to become better. Basically the school is a huge part of my life now, and at 30 years old, I'm in the best shape of my life so far, and I feel more comfortable in my skin than I ever have. It's a wonderful place.

My daughter loves coming here! The instructor is great with kids, they keep it fun but the kids…read morestill learn and improve every class. The classes are really flexible as far as days go, you don't have to commit to an exact day or days every week.

From the owner: Villari's of Shrewsbury is a family-friendly martial arts school offering flexible Karate programs…read morefor Children ages 4+ and Adults, KardioKickbox group fitness classes for Adults, and Tai Chi for Adults and Seniors.

Robin has been able, in very few sessions, to alleviate a lot of my back pain. I am sold on what…read moreshe does. She is thorough, personable, painless and, above all, knowledgable. She takes her time and is unhurried.

From the owner: Country Well offers to work with you toward health and vitality, peace and bliss. Relax, open and…read morereceive healing through natural and non-invasive, ancient and time-tested therapies. Take part in your own healing: Classes in meditation, tai chi and qigong.

When I was 18, I read Stephen Mitchell's translation of the Tao Te Ching. It blew my mind,…read moreresonating with thoughts I had only dimly been aware of having. I really wanted to follow the Tao, but the book was maddeningly silent on how, practically, you do that. So over the years I would vacillate between thinking the Tao was self-evident and thinking the Tao must be for someone else's planet. But at Toward Harmony, they (my teacher is Dan Winter) teach you how to begin to practice the Tao, directly and smartly. There is no cultural dross you have to sort through, no ceremonial surplusage to endure and no reverence for or attachment to any particular concepts. I study qigong with Dan, which is a physical exercise that doubles as a meditation; so it is a perfect antidote to my stressful, sedentary career. It is more mindful than Hatha yoga and more physical than Buddhist meditation (as I've experienced them taught in New England). Just right.

From the owner: We are no longer offering introductory classes. We still offer classes for our long-time students…read more To join these classes one must have sufficient background in the specific lineage of tai chi and qigong that we teach. We specialize in teaching tai chi and qigong for health, healing, and meditation. Our teachers are professionals committed to offering patient, high-quality instruction. The practices we teach are drawn from a 2000-year-old lineage of the Taoist Water Tradition. Exploration of these arts can help you learn how to relax, let go, and flow--like water--with life, nature, and change.

I initially found this place from a suggestion of my acupuncturist to help recover from a separated…read moreshoulder. I have to say I recovered in some pretty record time! A great place to do tai chi, meditation or any martial arts. They have kids martial arts as well as adults and the instructors are very knowledgable and offer an environment that is comfortable and easy to learn in. They offer Tai chi (many styles), qigong, bagua, nagong, dao yin (Chinese yoga), do yee (Korean yoga), kempo, Kung fu, shaolin karate, Ching I, and probably some more that I don't know about. My son does the kids shaolin and loves it! I do the qigong, Thai chi (yang and Chen), bagua, daoyin, doyee and meditation. VERY BENIFICIAL for your internal health and strength! Give it a try, first class or two is usually free to get you started.

It's rare that people find something that they are truly passionate about and rarer still that they…read morehave the ability to effectively share that passion with others. The Taoist Arts Center is a rare example of just such an instance when a passion and teaching of that passion are perfectly united. Sloane Franklin, the master instructor and owner, deftly wields a knowledge of that entertains and draws you in as the student, and leaves you rejuvinated and eager for the next class. His explanations are well-informed and articulately delivered and his deep belly laughs are contagious. As someone, who has never been terribly interested in martial arts training, I can whole heartedly endorse this center for anyone interested in improving their health and physical and emotional well-being.

Franklin Yoga makes me so happy each and every time I walk through the doors! From the beautiful,…read moresoothing color palette of the studio to the caring staff and teachers that are always available to be of service. They strive to offer diverse classes; Hatha, Kundalini, Tai Chi and Prenatal Yoga. Also, weekend and week long retreats in beautiful Marthas Vineyard and soon in Costa Rica. I love Franklin Yoga so much, I asked them to let me work here!

After owning a wellness center on Cape Cod for three years I relocated to the Franklin area in…read moreApril of this year. I searched for a center to work out of that was heart centered, down to earth and filled with great energy and people. I found it; Franklin Yoga & Wellness Center is exactly that! I am so grateful to have connected to such a special place. I recommend to anyone interested in deepening awareness and creating more peace and serenity in his/her life to come in and check it out. You won't be disappointed!

Fred has been my teacher for over a decade. You will not find a more knowledgeable or experienced…read moreteacher in the area. He is also a kind teacher who truly cares for his students. Tai chi is something that takes quite some time to master- Heart Mind Tai Chi can guide you on this long journey.

They're very much like family, and were super friendly from the beginning. We take classes from…read morethem as often as our schedule allows, and we always leave satisfied (and a good sore haha). We plan on continuing our classes their for good. I would recommend this to anyone that is looking for camaraderie, friendships, and even a place that feels like family!

After about six months at a different karate school in the area, we switched to McCoy's Action…read moreKarate. My only regret is that we didn't bring our children here sooner. The instructors are highly knowledgeable about martial arts and are amazing teachers. They lead by example, demonstrating respect, empathy, and self control while encouraging their students to be their very best in karate and in life. We have seen incredible growth in our children, both in their karate skill and in their focus and self control in school and at home. This is so much more than just a karate school; it is a community. Older students are often seen helping younger students and cheering them on. Family activities planned by MAK are so fun and give families time to connect with each other. If you're considering trying out karate or looking for a new school, I highly encourage you to give MAK a try.

I have been training with Nicanor Snow for two years in Tai Chi and he is a very gifted teacher…read more He truly understands the energy of Tai Chi and is able to communicate "true" Tai Chi to his students. I highly recommend his classes.