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Sattva Yoga and Wellness Center

5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Lynchburg, Virginia

Tai chi studio Beginners welcome

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  • Beginners welcome all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or flexible to start
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  • Website & schedule sattvacentercv.org — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone +1 434-238-0198

Hours

Monday 8 am–8 pm
Tuesday 8 am–8 pm
Wednesday 8 am–8 pm
Thursday 8 am–8 pm
Friday 8 am–8 pm
Saturday 7:30 am–8 pm
Sunday 1:30–5 pm

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 Sattva Yoga and Wellness Center, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Knowing Yoga meets you where you are, the Beginner class for life is okay with me.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 13 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“I felt a sense of belonging from the first day I stepped in and left each session, workshop, and event feeling refreshed and inspired.”

⚖️ improved balance & health 4 mentions

“Seeing familiar faces at the yoga classes and many varied events is something I really look forward to and that has been great for my mental health.”

🤝 strong, friendly community 10 mentions

“Gary Sullivan & Megan Harris at Sattva Yoga and wellness have created a warm and safe space with deep knowledge, compassion and joy.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Gary has been my go-to yoga teacher for years, and the yoga classes always feel like just what I needed, plus the membership fee is the most affordable in town.”

From the reviews

Sattva IS a place where I can go to be with like-minded people and also commit an hour of Yoga: to be with myself, to be present, to breathe, to heal, to stretch and strengthen, to grow. I find myself here. It is enriching. I am challenged!

★★★★★ — Rhamonia, Aug 2025

This is such a great community to join! Everybody I met here greeted me with kindness. I started working with Gary through his classes at Randolph College following a knee surgery and he worked with me to make modifications and be able to go to yoga class as I healed.

★★★★★ — Delaney, Jul 2023

Sattva Yoga Studio is a jewel in downtown/Rivermont area of Lynchburg. Plenty of parking in spacious lot and nice clean place. I love Megan who leads the beginner yoga at lunchtime. Helps me a lot!

★★★★★ — Traci, Aug 2025

I'm so grateful for the community Gary has been cultivating here at Sattva! Gary has been my go-to yoga teacher for years, and the yoga classes always feel like just what I needed, plus the membership fee is the most affordable in town.

★★★★★ — Lauren, Jul 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 13 reviews →

New to tai chi? Start at Sattva Yoga and Wellness Center

Sattva Yoga and Wellness 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 Sattva Yoga and Wellness 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 Sattva Yoga and Wellness Center

311 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA24504

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and student reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Teach here or own this studio? Claim your listing — it's free.