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Taiji & Qigong (London & Kent)

taiji & qigong (london & kent)

Tai Chi is both an exercise for improving and maintaining good health, as well as a martial art designed for self-defence. It is also often spoken about as a form of ‘meditation in motion’ or ‘meditation in movement’ as it promotes a sense of inner peace and tranquillity.  Whether you refer to it as ‘T’ai Chi’ (the Wade Giles method of Romanising words), or ‘Taiji’ (the Pinyin or modern way), it is short for ‘T’ai Chi Ch’uan’ or Taijiquan, which both can be translated as ‘Supreme Ultimate Fist’.  Tai Chi is a popular form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities, offering a wide range of physical, mental and emotional benefits to those who practice it. There is a range of Tai Chi benefits to enjoy, whatever your age.      Depending to a certain extent on the type of Tai Chi being practiced, it is considered very safe for people of all ages, as it exercises joints and muscles without placing too much stress on them.   Therefore, this also makes Tai Chi an ideal form of exercise for people with either rheumatoid or osteoarthritis, as well as offering a wide range of other benefits: Relief of stress, anxiety, tension and depression, increased levels of relaxation, calmness and confidence, gently improved muscle tone, co-ordination, balance and good posture.   Research also suggests Tai Chi reduces falls in the elderly Tai Chi is effectively having your own personal gym without needing any equipment (unless you’re learning movements with weapons), and you can practice it either in groups or on your own.  There is a range of Tai Chi styles to suit your needs.  Whilst Tai Chi is often talked about as being an ancient martial art, it first appeared in records from the 1700s onwards.  Whilst there are many different family styles, there are five major styles practiced throughout China and the West: Chen style, Yang style, Wu-Hao style, Wu style, Sun style to name but a few.  At Taiji and Qigong, we teach a wide variety of Tai Chi forms, as well as Pushing Hands, Da Lu, Applications of the Forms, and Fa-Jing techniques.   If you’re interested in taking Tai Chi classes in London or Kent, take a look at our Classes & Prices to find what you’re looking for.

Courses matching "Posture"

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The TMJ Joint - An Osteopathic Approach

By CPD Today

Osteopathic Approach to the Tempro-Mandibular Joint, exploring how the TMJ impacts posture and movement and vice versa. Course will include internal and external treatment to the TMJ

The TMJ Joint - An Osteopathic Approach
Delivered In-Person in London
£50 to £180

Push Hands & 2-person Exercises

By Taiji & Qigong (London & Kent)

Usually once a month, the 2024 dates are:- 2024 Saturday Classes: May 11th June 8th July 6th & 27th Sept. 7th Oct. 12th Nov. 9th Dec. 7th * Notes on 2-Person Classes Both the Tuesday 8.05pm class in Euston, and the Saturday courses in Westminster will focus on:  Learning how to relax  The use of the movements in Tai Chi Form (applications)  Applying the movements so that you maintain your own integrity (centre of balance)  Finding & working from the centre/core/Dantian  Developing the sense of ‘feel’ when working with someone else  Connecting your centre to your hands  Turning a partner’s energy around so as to unbalance him/her  We will also work on a 2-Person Tai Chi Form in order to understand applications of moves Posture, Balance, and Intention. By far the most important part of these classes is developing the ability to sense and be aware not only of one's own posture, balance, and intention, but also that of another person. Relaxation. Many of the exercises are ultimately about the ability to act from a very relaxed body and mind, so that (for example) if someone pushes towards you, you don't 'lock up' (the instinctive reaction), but instead you sense the push, and divert it. Initially it is this 'locking up' (which in effect makes you unable to move), that we are working on undoing. This is about getting more control of your sympathetic nervous system (fight & flight), the 'stress' system, so that in difficult situations, you 'roll with the punches' better.

Push Hands & 2-person Exercises
Delivered In-Person in London
£35

Push Hands/Applications/2-Person - London

By Taiji & Qigong (London & Kent)

This is a 13-week term. * Notes on 2-Person Classes Both the Tuesday 8.05pm class in Euston, and the Saturday courses in Westminster will focus on:  Learning how to relax  The use of the movements in Tai Chi Form (applications)  Applying the movements so that you maintain your own integrity (centre of balance)  Finding & working from the centre/core/Dantian  Developing the sense of ‘feel’ when working with someone else  Connecting your centre to your hands  Turning a partner’s energy around so as to unbalance him/her  We will also work on a 2-Person Tai Chi Form in order to understand applications of moves Posture, Balance, and Intention. By far the most important part of these classes is developing the ability to sense and be aware not only of one's own posture, balance, and intention, but also that of another person. Relaxation. Many of the exercises are ultimately about the ability to act from a very relaxed body and mind, so that (for example) if someone pushes towards you, you don't 'lock up' (the instinctive reaction), but instead you sense the push, and divert it. Initially it is this 'locking up' (which in effect makes you unable to move), that we are working on undoing. This is about getting more control of your sympathetic nervous system (fight & flight), the 'stress' system, so that in difficult situations, you 'roll with the punches' better.

Push Hands/Applications/2-Person - London
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£195

Cerebral palsy

5.0(3)

By Magpie Training

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. This course aims to give the learner a greater knowledge of causes, symptoms, treatments and management

Cerebral palsy
Delivered In-Person in Consett or UK WideFlexible Dates
£18

Barre w/ Katya Bourvis

By FIeldWorks Dance

This is a recalibrated ballet barre focusing on fitness, posture and strength with an integrated stretch series to keep your body supple and healthy. It will help achieve sculpted arms, a strong centre and streamlined legs.

Barre w/ Katya Bourvis
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£12

Qigong & Meditation - London

By Taiji & Qigong (London & Kent)

In this class we work on various Qigong exercises as well as doing exercises on breathing, building energy, circulating energy in the body, working on posture, and learning how to relax the body. Relaxation. Many of the exercises are ultimately about the ability to act from a very relaxed body and mind. This is about getting more control of your sympathetic nervous system (fight & flight), the 'stress' system, so that it is easier to deal with difficult situations. This is a 13-week term.

Qigong & Meditation - London
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£195

1 day Intro/ Refresher course Massage

5.0(11)

By MD Massage Therapies and Training

1 day intro to massage

1 day Intro/ Refresher course Massage
Delivered In-Person in LondonFlexible Dates
£155

Nei Gong Foundations

By Hidden Power

Nei Gong Foundations course - a weekend introduction to the ancient Daoist internal arts

Nei Gong Foundations
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£180

FIRST DANCE WEDDING LESSON

5.0(62)

By Club Azucar - Latin Dance

Hire us for the first dance at your wedding, any Salsa or Latin Dance rhythm private class at your venue or at our premises in Hammersmith. We have a vast experience on building up confidence in couples who want to make even more glamorous their wedding day. You can have this lesson at our premises, on Zoom, Pre-recorded or home visit, the choice is yours!!! The Program includes: 5 or 10 Lesson 1on1 lesson  Walking & Leading techniques Female & Male Teachers Footwork & Upper body techniques Steps & routines names (brain method) Body posture and language Tempo & beat music technique Fully equipped dance studio Ownership of your footage work progress & Docs Music library via dropbox or Spotify Salsa or any Latin Dance (Tango, Bachata, Merengue, etc) wedding class in London for couples who want to make the wedding day even more glamorous and stand out forever, 5 minimum pack lesson book, Taught by the native instructor We have been training couples for almost 12 years in salsa, Tango, Samba, and many other Latin rhythms in London

FIRST DANCE WEDDING LESSON
Delivered in London or UK Wide or OnlineFlexible Dates
£120 to £1,200

PRIVATE SALSA LESSON

5.0(62)

By Club Azucar - Latin Dance

Salsa or Latin Dance rhythm private class in London for couples or individuals to achieve a good knowledge of the Salsa, Samba, Bachata, Merengue or Latin dance steps One to One lesson, 5 minimum pack lesson booking. Taught by native instructor You can have this lesson at our premises, on Zoom, Pre-recorded or home visit, the choice is yours!!! The Program includes: 10 or 20 Lesson 1on1 lesson Walking & Leading techniques Female & Male Teachers Footwork & Upper body techniques Steps & routines names (brain method) Body posture and language Tempo & beat music technique Fully equipped dance studio Ownership of your footage work progress & Docs Music library via dropbox or Spotify Salsa or Latin Dance rhythm private class in London for couples or individuals to achieve a good knowledge of the salsa, samba, bachata, merengue or Latin dance steps One to One lesson, 4 minimum pack lesson book Teach by the native instructor We have been training people in salsa in London for almost 20 years and are still in business as salsa in west London is increasing massively.  SALE

PRIVATE SALSA LESSON
Delivered in London or UK Wide or OnlineFlexible Dates
£70 to £1,200