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Golden Gate Park Senior Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in San Francisco, California
Plan your first class
- Great for seniors welcoming to older adults, with slow, low-impact movement for balance, mobility and fall prevention
- Beginners welcome all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or flexible to start
- Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
- Free / donation / in the park free, donation-based, or outdoor park classes — a low-cost way to try tai chi; confirm times on their site
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sfrecpark.org — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (415) 666-7079
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The offer a lot of exercises and interesting actives for seniors ages 55.”
“Great activities like Qi Gong & Tai Chi & other classes I haven’t tried yet.”
What students say
“The offer a lot of exercises and interesting actives for seniors ages 55.”
From the reviews
The offer a lot of exercises and interesting actives for seniors ages 55. I like to do my acrobic exercies there. It is just a good way to participate and be active for seniors. The people working there are very nice.
There are hundreds of activities and classes for senior SF residents. As a recent retiree I was amazed and pleased with the chance to meet new people and learn new crafts.
Great activities like Qi Gong & Tai Chi & other classes I haven’t tried yet. It’s a very welcoming place. Beautiful setting in the Park.
Im a new member and i like it alot. Good people. Good instructors. It feels like family.
New to tai chi? Start at Golden Gate Park Senior Center
Golden Gate Park Senior Center comes up as a beginner-friendly studio, going by its listing and students' reviews. If you've never tried tai chi, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first session. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — the movements are slow and gentle, you set your own pace, and many can be done seated if standing is hard. Second, there's nothing to buy and nothing to keep up with — wear comfortable clothes and flat, flexible shoes, and simply follow along. Third, all ages and abilities really are welcome — ask whether there's a dedicated beginners or all-levels class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most studios are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first tai chi class at Golden Gate Park Senior Center
Nervous about walking into a tai chi class for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a gentle warm-up, then learning a few slow movements of the form, step by step — no pressure to get it perfect, and you can rest or sit whenever you need to. What to wear: loose, comfortable clothing you can move in, and flat, flexible shoes (some studios practice in socks or bare feet). What to bring: water, and that's about it — there's no equipment to buy. Arrive a few minutes early to say hello to the instructor and mention it's your first class. It comes together faster than you'd think — most people feel far more at ease by their second or third visit.
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