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Ray W. Hopkins Mauldin Senior Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Greenville, South Carolina
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
- 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 cityofmauldin.org — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (864) 234-3488
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I played beginner marh jongg and everyone was very friendly, helpful and patient.”
“My husband and I moved to Simpsonville, SC (Greenville County) this summer for our retirement years and were hoping to find a good place to exercise.”
Styles taught here
“The Tai Chi Chih class yesterday (with 15 people) cost only $2 and the exercise class today (with about 47 people) cost $1.”
What students say
“I went to my first class at the Ray Hopkins Senior Center yesterday, 8/5/15, and then returned for one this morning.”
“I went to my first class at the Ray Hopkins Senior Center yesterday, 8/5/15, and then returned for one this morning.”
“The Ray Hopkins Center offers a very friendly environment, where all participants are welcome.”
From the reviews
This place is amazing! I love it! My husband and I moved to Simpsonville, SC (Greenville County) this summer for our retirement years and were hoping to find a good place to exercise. I went to my first class at the Ray Hopkins Senior Center yesterday, 8/5/15, and then returned for one this morning.
We’re enjoying the tai chi and yoga classes available for seniors. Everyone is so helpful and friendly, we are coming here twice every week!
I love going to the Ray Hopkins Senior Center. Feels like home. The staff is super friendly and everyone gets along pretty good. Absolutely love my Pickleball friends. Only wish the advanced players would be more welcoming of the beginners. After all we all started as beginners at some point. Otherwise love it here
Pickle Ball! This is just the best place to be if you are over 55. Activities, people who care and so much going on. No need to sit home and get depressed go to the Senior Center
New to tai chi? Start at Ray W. Hopkins Mauldin Senior Center
Ray W. Hopkins Mauldin 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 Ray W. Hopkins Mauldin 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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