Longwater Workshops
It can be very beneficial to immerse yourself in a subject; to give yourself more time to absorb an intricate flow of thought or feeling. Longwater Tai Chi provides weekend workshops in two formats, to suit your available time:
- half day (typically 3 hours)
- full day (5-6 hours incl. time off for lunch)
5 Seasons Qigong Spring - Downton
Five Seasons Qigong
Currently all workshops are suspended - this is for information only. You can register your interest without payment so we have your details recorded.
We continue our popular series of 'immersion' weekend workshops that span the year and its seasons. Discover and embody ancient practices that were created to naturally resonate with the energies of the Earth through its annual cycle.
- Relieve tension in the body and mind with a soft tissue stretch.
- Increase flexibility and range of motion.
- Strengthen the neck, arms, legs, spine and internal organs.
The benefits of these workshops apply to beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. If you are experienced in one of the exercises we are teaching, you will have the added benefit, with our guidance, of being able to delve more deeply into its components. Each session will also to allow you to integrate the seasonal theme into your daily practice, using whatever Tai Chi or Qigong form or exercise routine you may know - irrespective of its origin.
Sat (10am to 4.30pm) / Sun (10am to 1pm). Cost £70 for both days / £35 for the Sat Morning session only.
On Sunday we offer an in-depth workshop where you can deepen your study, as well as review and practice what we learn on the Saturday - see details. You do not have to attend this session but it is included in the price.
Yang Style 108 Workshop - Downton
The traditional Yang-style 108 movement bare-hand Taiji routine is what started the modern Taijiquan revolution.
Now available online!
Following cancellation of our workshops during the COVID-19 lockdown, we can now offer this study as online videos and live sessions. DO NOT register for the workshop here, but use this form. Open to beginners, though some Tai Chi form experience would be useful.
Summer Tai Chi Workshop 1
This summer, in place of our annual 1 week retreat, we will be hosting 2 weekend workshops focusing on traditional Tai Chi (taijiquan) practices. These two and a half day workshops will be linked in content, but taught in a way that will allow you to attend one, part of one or all of them to suit your schedule and budget.
Workshop 1: Fri 31st July - Sun 2 August.
Times: Fri (2.30pm-6pm) Sat/Sun (10am-4pm)
Drop in rates are available for the Friday afternoon (solo) and Sunday morning (partner) sessions.
Summer Tai Chi Workshop 2
This summer, in place of our annual 1 week retreat, we will be hosting 2 weekend workshops focusing on traditional Tai Chi (taijiquan) practices. These two and a half day workshops will be linked in content, but taught in a way that will allow you to attend one, part of one or all of them to suit your schedule and budget.
Workshop 1: Fri 4th Sept - Sun 6th Sept.
Times: Fri (2.30pm-6pm) Sat/Sun (10am-4pm)
Drop in rates are available for the Friday afternoon (solo) and Sunday morning (partner) sessions.