Fitness and Vitality After 50, 60, and Beyond
At Younger Body and Mind, we help people in their 50s, 60s, and 70s build strength, energy, and confidence through simple, age-friendly fitness and nutrition. Because thriving as you age isn’t about slowing down—it’s about moving forward with wisdom and vitality.
Why YoBoMi
Aging isn’t slowing down, it’s leveling up. Rooted in Chen Tai Chi and Tian Shan Pai Kung Fu, YoBoMi restores strength, balance, and clarity so you can age with power and grace.
True well-being encompasses more than just physical health. It involves nurturing both the mind and body in harmony. Our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs have a direct impact on our physical health and vice versa.
Purpose is the driving force for personal change and transformation. A clear sense of purpose helps us stay committed, overcome obstacles, and maintain a positive mindset, leading to a healthy, excited, and on-purpose you!
It truly is all tied together…
Your Guides
Melissa
Melissa is a mother, wife, writer, entrepreneur, and dedicated martial artist—but above all, she’s a warrior who challenges the conventional narrative of aging.
Billy
Billy is a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong teacher. Alongside his wife Nancy, he co-owns the Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi, a center dedicated to martial arts education, health, and personal growth.
Ageless Warriors – Any age, no limits - Be a Hero
Very professional; friendly
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Very professional; friendly; whatever level you are at, they will help you to learn and improve. Very dedicated to the sport and the community.
Jim Y.
Tai Chi
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Tai Chi was recommended to me by Dr. Daohe Fang, CMD, a native of China, and a lifelong Tai chi teacher/practitioner. Tai Chi was prescribed as a practice of physical fitness that would help to rehabilitate a lumbar spine injury of many years. Having practiced yoga and various other programs for decades to help with the lumbar dysfunction, Tai Chi has been the most successful therapy I have ever experienced. The new student will soon find an atmosphere of family ... present in the educational philosophy ... the focus on students practice, and also in its very origin ... very simply an excellent example of teaching martial arts while helping and caring for all the families they touch. In the words of a great philosopher: "Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing." -- Albert Schweitzer, Nobel Peace Prize Winner 1952
Jim M
I would recommend to anyone
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I would recommend to anyone . . . I mean anyone: old, young, beginner or not. The folks here are genuinely experts, the most professional caring folks you will find, and instruction is phenomenal. Please check them out. 🙂
Jennifer C
I cannot say enough good things
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I cannot say enough good things ... The instructors are great, highly skilled, and very encouraging. I found it to be challenging, good exercise, a great stress reliever and great fun! There are various levels of Tai Chi classes provided as well; that offer challenges in movement, balance, memory (some of the forms are quite long) very young to the not so young (like myself)
Mark J.
I’ve learned a lot.
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I've learned a lot. Laughed a lot. Questioned a lot (OK, maybe not all verbally, but...).
Anonymous
Highly recommended!
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Highly recommended! A long time ago, a doctor suggested Tai Chi after my back surgery so I took a few Tai Chi classes. So after many years and lots of hard work, I'm in better shape than ever. It's a complete workout: yoga-type stretches, core conditioning, cardio, strength training, along with the mind, body and spirit ... keeps me healthy and active so I can enjoy competitive sailing, skiing, backpacking and the occasional 5k. As an extra bonus, my kids love going with me, so they also get the health benefits plus self-defense training, discipline and a cultural education. Lastly, a it's a great community of people, anchored by the caring and dedication of ...the instructors.
Chris S.
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