About classes
Please note that we are now holding indoor lessons again, subject to the current Government advice at the time.
We are Covid-secure, are recognised as a formally organised outdoor sport, and also hold regular Online classes.
Zoom online classes available
General class information
Each tai chi class lasts for between 1 to 1½ hours and has three main sections:
Contact details
Please contact Jim Ward 07811 139419
Jim Ward
www.taichiforhealth.co.uk
PRIVATE LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Zoom online classes available
Please note that we are now holding indoor lessons again, subject to the current Government advice at the time.
We are Covid-secure, are recognised as a formally organised outdoor sport, and also hold regular Online classes.
Zoom online classes available
General class information
Each tai chi class lasts for between 1 to 1½ hours and has three main sections:
- Preparatory exercises to help relax and loosen the limbs
- A standing or sitting exercise to develop fitness, awareness and concentration (called “Qi Gong”)
- Learning the original Yang family long form, consisting of 108 flowing movements practised at a slow and relaxed pace.
- An introduction to:
- Eight preparatory exercises
- Two Qi Gong exercises
- The dragon walk
- The first eight moves of the form
- An basic understanding of the benefits to be gained from the practice of Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong exercises
- An appreciation of three important elements in the practice of Tai Chi Chuan:
- Relaxation
- Awareness
- Concentration
- An awareness of the movement of energy
- An idea of how your health, fitness, suppleness and stamina might improve with further training
Contact details
Please contact Jim Ward 07811 139419
Jim Ward
www.taichiforhealth.co.uk
PRIVATE LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Zoom online classes available