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Sadana Center

5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Clearwater, Florida

Tai Chi for Arthritis Certified Beginners welcome Qigong Private lessons

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

  • Tai Chi for Arthritis & fall prevention gentle, joint-friendly classes — often based on the Arthritis Foundation / Dr. Paul Lam program — that may help with balance and stiffness; check the studio's schedule
  • 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
  • Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule sadanacenter.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone +1 727-225-3990

Hours

Monday 2–8:15 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 2–8:15 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and seasonal outdoor sessions — worth a quick check before a special trip, and class times can differ from the studio's front-desk hours.

The classes they run

Tai chi and qigong classes on the schedule at Sadana Center, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

⚖️ Fall Prevention & Balance 4 mentions

“Classes are a sacred time to nurture and release, and to find balance within.”

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🌬️ Qigong 5 mentions

“The Venerable Dragon Qi Gong and Sound Bath Meditation and Chinese New Year Celebration on Saturday was a true gift.”

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🔄 All Levels 2 mentions

“Qigong class at Sadana Center with Master Shifu Orlando is healing on many levels.”

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🧘 Meditation & Mindfulness 6 mentions

“The Venerable Dragon Qi Gong and Sound Bath Meditation and Chinese New Year Celebration on Saturday was a true gift.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 18 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌿 calming, low-stress atmosphere 4 mentions

“If you want to experience inner calm and balance, please attend a class.”

🧓 great for seniors & mobility 4 mentions

“Classes are a sacred time to nurture and release, and to find balance within.”

⚖️ improved balance & health 7 mentions

“Master Shifu Orlando shared his genuine knowledge, talent, inner peace and energy with us.”

📘 clear, well-structured classes 2 mentions

“He’s humble yet highly knowledgeable and easy to follow.”

🌬️ qigong & breathing work 5 mentions

“The Venerable Dragon Qi Gong and Sound Bath Meditation and Chinese New Year Celebration on Saturday was a true gift.”

From the reviews

I have been to a couple of events at the Sadana Center and I love it. I left feeling lighter, happier and so glad I went. I went to a sound bath and the Chinese New Year and both were amazing. I definitely intend on attending more classes and meditations here in the future. Definitely check it out!

★★★★★ — Heather, Feb 2024

I have been going to the Sadana Center for almost 5 years. It has been life changing for me. I would recommend this to everyone. The classes and meditations bring inner peace, calm and balance. Life is a journey and I am blessed to have the Sadana Family in my life.

★★★★★ — Jan, Apr 2021

Qigong is a truly enlightening experience, it has helped me to find healing, clarity and focus in my life. The Sadana Center is welcoming and peaceful. Master Shifu Orlando teaches from his roots-he is knowledgeable and passionate.

★★★★★ — P, Apr 2019

Qigong class at Sadana Center with Master Shifu Orlando is healing on many levels. The tools I've learned in class have without a doubt improved my life on every level-physically, emotionally and spiritually.

★★★★★ — Grace, Jun 2019

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New to tai chi? Start at Sadana Center

Sadana 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first tai chi class at Sadana 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.

Tai chi is gentle and low-impact, but it's still exercise, and the health notes here are general information, not medical advice. If you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them to the instructor before class, and check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Where to find Sadana Center

1217 Ewing Ave, Clearwater, FL33756

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