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Pastorella Health & Fitness Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania
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
- Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
- Online & Zoom classes live online or Zoom classes you can follow along with from home
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule onlinekungfu.net — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (570) 454-6377
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have attended his personal training sessions in Kung Fu, and they are one of the best one-on-one training sessions I've ever gone to.”
“I highly recommend this place for all levels of tai chi and fitness.”
“I highly recommend this place for all levels of tai chi and fitness.”
What students say
“Rich Pastorella is an excellent teacher who is truly interested in the improvement and well being of his students/clients!”
“Pastorella Health & Fitness Center is our first choice for all our health, Martial Arts, and well being!”
From the reviews
I spent the last 15 years Pastorella health & Fitness Center and I would highly recommend it to anyone. No matter your age or skill level, Pastorella Health offers you a fitness experience customized to your own indidivual needs.
Rich Pastorella is a true professional! Very caring about his clients and most importantly for my family, lives what he teaches. Pastorella Health & Fitness Center is our first choice for all our health, Martial Arts, and well being!
Rich is an outstanding teacher for Tai Chi. Very paitent and works with disabilities. He is extremely knowledgeable as to health. I do one on one and a group classes. I highly recommend this place for all levels of tai chi and fitness.
Rich Pastorella is an excellent teacher who is truly interested in the improvement and well being of his students/clients! His knowledge of body mechanics, body dynamics and body movement is exceptional.
New to tai chi? Start at Pastorella Health & Fitness Center
Pastorella Health & Fitness 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 Pastorella Health & Fitness 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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