638 Educators providing Tai Chi courses

Join Me For This 8 Week Qigong and Breathwork Online Course HARNESSING THE POWER OF THE BREATH The way we breathe affects everything we do, everything we think and everything we feel. It affects our sleep, our digestion, our immune system, our energy levels, our emotions, our ability to think clearly and our relationships, to name but a few. In this course we will be combining my passions of Qigong and Breathwork to help bring us into balance so we can move though Autumn into winter full of peace and vitality. Why Qigong and Breathwork? Qigong is breathwork (Qi is Breath), it is an amazing way of opening and clearing the body, of making space for our healthy energy to flow. It allows us to stay relaxed and receptive without forcing or pushing. It is easy to learn and naturally attuned to your individual body and how it wants to expand, release and recharge. Breathwork is simply bringing our conscious attention to our breath and is one of the most powerful ways we have to change our state at any given moment. In the course i will introduce you to eight different breath techniques to help you to breathe better. Commit to just 10mins a day and you’ll be amazed at the results you can achieve. Everyone is welcome to join the course no matter your experience. When: 8th October 2024 – 5th December Tuesday Evenings 6-7pm and Thursday mornings 9-9.30am (via Zoom) Dates: Tuesdays 6-7pm: October 8th, 15th, 22nd November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, December 3rd. Thursdays 9-9.30am: October 10th, 17th, 24th, November 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th December 5th. Price: £110 (Concessions £80: Super concession £60) What is included: Eight live 60min evening zoom classes Eight live 30min morning meditation zoom classes Access to replays of all classes so you can catch up in your own time. Learn a Qigong routine for healthy lungs Learn how to clear the meridian pathways for increased vitality Learn 8 new powerful breath practices Access to private Whats App group to share experiences and ask questions Weekly supporting material for home practice : – A Weekly video with a guided 10min Breath Practice – PDF – explanations of each practice – Key acupuncture points for self massage What will I get out of the course? Reconnect with your breath Learn how to improve your respiration Learn to regulate your own nervous system Access deeper body awareness Less physical tension Reduced pain Improved mental clarity Strengthened immune system Improved sleep Improved digestion Less stress and anxiety, depression and panic attacks Deepening meditation practice More energy Just Breathe Just Be

Learn Tai Chi at your own pace with expert guidance. Sessions conducted via Zoom and In-Person, subject to mutual agreement.

The Benefits of Tai Chi Tai chi is an ancient martial arts practice that everyone can benefit from. From its relaxing movements to the interesting philosophy behind the art, tai chi is a great way in which to decompress and improve your longevity and your health. People who take the time to explore the martial arts often benefit the most by practising tai chi first. While it may not be the most aggressive martial art style, it is a sound way in which to learn basic movements and improve overall balance. This course will explain the basics of tai chi, the many benefits of tai chi and steps to start practising this particular style of martial arts. Next, we will go into detail on how to begin practising tai chi at home or in public, the styles of tai chi and what to expect overall. Finally, we will give you a few extra tips about learning the philosophy behind tai chi, finding good tai chi instructors and more. You Will Learn: About what tai chi is The basics of tai chi The many health benefits of tai chi Tips for practising tai chi properly and safely The Benefits of Taking This Course: Improve mental and physical health Insights into a peaceful martial arts style Applying tai chi philosophy in other areas of life

This class focuses on the 42-Step Tai Chi Competition Form. This set of movements is a mixture of different 'styles' of Tai Chi - Yang, Wu, Sun, & Chen styles. This is a 13-week term.

In this class we are doing the Wu style Competition Routine. This is a 45-move set of movements using all the features that make Wu style tai chi different to other styles of tai chi. We also do a set of Qigong exercises in this class. This is a 13-week term.

Tai Chi Progressive Course for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced students and all those interested in Tai Chi and QiGong

To participate in this class you need to know 1st part of sequence. On that class you will learn or develop 2nd and 3rd part, Advanced Pushing Hands, Tai Chi Ball and martial applications.

In this class we work on the Yang 10-Step Tai Chi Form. This is a 'standardised' set of movements that is performed in the same way throughout the world. We are specifically focusing on the 'energy' side of tai chi in this class - how energy rises and falls in the body. We are also working on a set of Qigong exercises called the 'Ba Duan Jin' or '8 Strands of the Brocade' - one of the oldest sets of Qigong. This is a 13-week term.

Beginners' Tai Chi classes suitable for all those wishing to improve their co-ordination, balance and flexibility.

Classes focusing on relaxation, Qigong, 1st part of long sequence and basic Pushing Hands.