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Life Enrichment Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Tampa, Florida
Certified instruction — reviews and the studio's own info point to a recognized tai chi program or lineage (think Tai Chi for Health / Dr. Paul Lam, the Taoist Tai Chi Society, or a named family-style teacher). If credentials matter to you, ask which program the instructor is certified in and which style they teach.
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
- Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
- Class prices classes from $15 — check their schedule for drop-in, class-pass and membership options
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lectampa.org — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone +1 813-932-0241
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The Wednesday Open Art sessions are suitable for both advanced artists & beginners and Tim ensures everyone is having fun and enjoying the good music.”
“No he ido pero tengo un Senior en mi hogar y me gustaría que el fuera y compartiera con más personas de su edad y que tengan transporte para el.”
“Just started a "Drawing with Rick" class on Zoom, and it was excellent!”
What students say
“I learned so much in just my first class.”
“Also everyone that attends the class are super friendly!”
From the reviews
I retired in 2014 and signed up for 1 class, watercolor, on the advise of a friend. I now take 3 of their classes and loads of other classes offered. I am improving my skills as a painters and artist; I am constantly mentally engaged and challenged by the extremely dedicated and talented staff that work there.
The Life Enrichment Center has plenty of classes for everyone. We take a Tai Chi class every Tuesday there with Marianne Chen and Master Chen and it is such a wonderful class. Also everyone that attends the class are super friendly!!! We also attend Chair Yoga on Monday and Fridays with Debbie.
LEC is friendly & welcoming. The Wednesday Open Art sessions are suitable for both advanced artists & beginners and Tim ensures everyone is having fun and enjoying the good music. Rick’s art lessons on Zoom are superb.
I've attended diamond dotting, Tai Chi, yarn art, and water coloring classes at the Life Enrichment Center in Tampa Florida. Will be attending other painting and photo club groups. They were enjoyable and affordable classes! ☺️
New to tai chi? Start at Life Enrichment Center
Life Enrichment 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 Life Enrichment 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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