Beginners Classes
Below is a list of events that are suitable for complete beginners. More experienced students can also benefit from these sessions, to use as warmups or fine tune your personal practices.
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Get your Weekly Tai Chi Fix!
Just follow along to 45-50 minutes of low-impact energising exercise in our very popular Tai Chi Qigong classes. All classes are performed standing, but you can choose to be seated. Suitable for complete beginners, all age groups and levels of fitness.
The 18 move Shibashi Tai Chi Qigong movements are traditionally performed with music and are relaxing and easy to follow, and is practised around the world by millions of people. It is based on some of the movements from Yang style tai chi chuan and this gentle, flowing qigong exercise set is deeply relaxing and pleasant to perform.
Cost £10
Class led by Gina Davenport, Instructor Tai Chi Union of Great Britain.
Please note: Payment of Gina's classes are now directly managed by her, so if you are paying online or by BACS you will be given her bank details.
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You won't know how nice it is until you try it!
Come and study authentic Taijiquan with us!
The Masich Internal Arts Method (MIAM) Five Section Taijiquan program material is designed to be flexible and fun, ideal for beginners to get a well grounded introduction to traditional Tai Chi, who may then decide to take on the more difficult challenges of the full curriculum.
This term we will begin our study of the 24-step Yang style form, based on a thorough understanding of core principles. Learning to create correct alignment in the body, free the mind through breath and calm, and move intentfully are all part of authentive taijiquan (Tai Chi) practice. Part of this study requires we work with partners to develop greater sensitity to the subtle energies at play when we jion with the taiji process. None of our partner work is designed to be competitive.
Cost: £10
60 minutes of exercise.
Led by Gina Davenport, Instructor Tai Chi Union of Great Britain.
Please note: Payment of Gina's classes are now directly managed by her, so if you are paying online or by BACS you will be given her bank details.
Switch to TABLE VIEW if you wish to register for several classes together.
Get your Weekly Tai Chi Fix!
Just follow along to 45-50 minutes of low-impact energising exercise in our very popular Tai Chi Qigong classes. All classes are performed standing, but you can choose to be seated. Suitable for complete beginners, all age groups and levels of fitness.
The 18 move Shibashi Tai Chi Qigong movements are traditionally performed with music and are relaxing and easy to follow, and is practised around the world by millions of people. It is based on some of the movements from Yang style tai chi chuan and this gentle, flowing qigong exercise set is deeply relaxing and pleasant to perform.
Cost £10
Class led by Jane Launchbury, Senior Instructor Tai Chi Union of Great Britain.
Switch to TABLE VIEW if you wish to register for several classes together.
You won't know how nice it is until you try it!
Get your Weekly Tai Chi Fix!
Just follow along to 45-50 minutes of low-impact energising exercise in our very popular Tai Chi Qigong classes. All classes are performed standing, but you can choose to be seated. Suitable for complete beginners, all age groups and levels of fitness.
The 18 move Shibashi Tai Chi Qigong movements are traditionally performed with music and are relaxing and easy to follow, and is practised around the world by millions of people. It is based on some of the movements from Yang style tai chi chuan and this gentle, flowing qigong exercise set is deeply relaxing and pleasant to perform.
Cost £10
Class led by Jane Launchbury, Senior Instructor Tai Chi Union of Great Britain.
Switch to TABLE VIEW if you wish to register for several classes together.
You won't know how nice it is until you try it!
Wu-style Modifed 64 & Yang-style Partner Studies
This term we will continue our focus on the Wu style Modified 64 form, based on the traditional long form and designed by our teacher Brian Cooper. This class is only available to those who have studied Wu style before. Every other week we will also begin to explore partner connection work, which helps us to develop greater sensitity to the subtle energies at play when we jion with the taiji process. None of our partner work is designed to be competitive. Beginners are welcome to these fortnightly sessions - please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested.
Cost: £10
Led by Patrick Foley, Senior Instructor Tai Chi Union of Great Britain, indoor student of Master Sam Masich.
60 minutes of exercise.
We need to cut down on our admin time spent managing registrations, and so from Sept 2023, we cannot offer refunds for non-attendance under any circumstances; nor can we re-schedule classes for you at the last minute. We trust you will understand this is now a necessary step for us.
Switch to TABLE VIEW if you wish to register for several classes together.
Get your Weekly Tai Chi Fix!
Just follow along to 45-50 minutes of low-impact energising exercise in our very popular Tai Chi Qigong classes. All classes are performed standing, but you can choose to be seated. Suitable for complete beginners, all age groups and levels of fitness.
The 18 move Shibashi Tai Chi Qigong movements are traditionally performed with music and are relaxing and easy to follow, and is practised around the world by millions of people. It is based on some of the movements from Yang style tai chi chuan and this gentle, flowing qigong exercise set is deeply relaxing and pleasant to perform.
Cost £10
Class led by Jane Launchbury, Senior Instructor Tai Chi Union of Great Britain.
Switch to TABLE VIEW if you wish to register for several classes together.
You won't know how nice it is until you try it!
