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Tampa Tai Chi
4.9 ★★★★★ 30 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tampataichi.com — see the live class schedule and book
- Phone (813) 370-0980
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’ve been taking classes now for the last two months as a beginner I was nervous, but the instructor made me feel at ease and let me work out at my own pace.”
“Tai chi helps you find inner peace in a loud, crazy world, and at the same time build incredible strength, coordination, and balance.”
“I have done Taoist Tai Chi, 2 other forms of Tai Chi, several forms of Yoga, and QiGong and Jin Shin Jytsu, Suzanne is a great teacher.”
“The classes are welcoming, well-structured, and suitable for all levels.”
Styles taught here
“Suzanne Chen is a master teacher of Yang style tai chi!”
“I have done Taoist Tai Chi, 2 other forms of Tai Chi, several forms of Yoga, and QiGong and Jin Shin Jytsu, Suzanne is a great teacher.”
What students say
“Tampa Tai Chi classes offers an opportunity to learn the benefits of Tai Chi in a friendly helpful group with a knowledgeable instructor.”
“I’ve been taking classes now for the last two months as a beginner I was nervous, but the instructor made me feel at ease and let me work out at my own pace.”
“This Tai Chi class has become that sanctuary for me—a gentle rhythm of healing, strength, and connection.”
“Tai chi helps you find inner peace in a loud, crazy world, and at the same time build incredible strength, coordination, and balance.”
“I have learned so much already and Suzanne's instruction about the health benefits and history as we move through the moves have been enlightening.”
“Tampa Tai Chi classes offers an opportunity to learn the benefits of Tai Chi in a friendly helpful group with a knowledgeable instructor.”
From the reviews
When I started taking Tai Chi classes it was by accident, I say it was by accident because I only went to accompany the person I work with. And I didn't even know what Tai Chi was at that time and when I started to see what it was like I would say to myself "this is a piece of cake" because it seemed so easy and I was…
For the past three years, Suzanne has guided us through private Tai Chi sessions that have made a meaningful difference in living with Parkinson’s. She is compassionate, attentive, and truly committed to improving our health.
I highly recommend Tampa Tai Chi class to anyone looking to improve their balance, flexibility, and overall well-being. Suzanne is knowledgeable, patient, and truly dedicated to helping each student understand the principles of Tai Chi. The classes are welcoming, well-structured, and suitable for all levels.
I had taken a few Tai Chi sessions at the local gym and wanted to find additional classes, so I began doing some google searching. So grateful to have found Suzanne and the Tampa Tai Chi classes. I’ve had a few different Tai Chi instructors over the years, and Suzanne has been the best!
New to tai chi? Start at Tampa Tai Chi
Tampa Tai Chi 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 Tampa Tai Chi
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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