We do not expect you to wear a uniform, but we do have branded shirts which the teachers usually wear to identify themselves, as well as for public demonstrations.
Most students prefer to wear comfortable clothes with a bit of stretch and practice with exercise socks, flat shoes that don't tip you forward or bare feet. You might also want to bring a bottle of water.
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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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.
You won't know how nice it is until you try it!
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 continue 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.
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 SET 1 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.
You won't know how nice it is until you try it!
Join us for 45-50 minutes of low-impact energising exercise to learn and practise Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi SET 2. All classes are performed standing, but you can choose to be seated. Suitable for all age groups, as long as you are reasonably active.
Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi SET 2 builds on Shibashi SET 1 (taught in the 10am class), but can also be learned by complete beginners. The movements of Set 2 are more challenging than Set 1, with more stepping, turning and balancing than in set 1. 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.
You won't know how nice it is until you try it!
Join us for 45-50 minutes of low-impact energising exercise to learn and practise Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi SET 2. All classes are performed standing, but you can choose to be seated. Suitable for all age groups, as long as you are reasonably active.
Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi SET 2 builds on Shibashi SET 1 (taught in the 10am class), but can also be learned by complete beginners. The movements of Set 2 are more challenging than Set 1, with more stepping, turning and balancing than in set 1. 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.
You won't know how nice it is until you try it!
In this class, we explore how the ancient art of taijiquan (Tai Chi) actually works to bring about a unique understanding of both external and internal mindful practices. Externally we learn how to connect-up the body to move as a single unit; internally we use that joined-up body to move qi (energy) smoothly from head to toe; all of this requires a mindful awareness of our structure, position and movements through space.
We will not be learning a specific 'form' but will use movement sequences and some partner-connection exercises to support the material covered.
Regular attendance is encouraged as the classes are progressive & you will not be able to keep up otherwise.
Cost: £10
60-75 minutes of exercise. Arrive at 7pm for a start 5 minutes later; the class will finish between 8 and 8:15pm
Led by Patrick Foley, Senior Instructor Tai Chi Union of Great Britain, Indoor Student of Master Sam Masich.
