Self-paced Courses
Learn in your own time with these self-paced hybrid courses. Watch the video instructions, book individual tutorials and join group practice sessions.
Learn Tai Chi – Sun 12
Sun Style Tai Chi is characterized by agile footwork and is sometimes known as ‘lively stepping’ Tai Chi. Emphasis on the circulation of qi and health benefits make it a very popular style . The unique footwork promotes agility, strength and balance. Sun Style is gentle, smooth, and soft, movements are fluid. It focuses on using mind (yi) to lead the qi (energy) and use qi to move the body. Movements are led by intent rather than physical force.
Available from 16th September
Learn Tai Chi – Yang 8
Yang Style has become the most popular of the tai chi styles practiced today. The appeal of the form is the large sweeping, graceful and slow movements. Yang style allows people of all ages and fitness levels to start easily and continue to practice it safely to improve their health.
The Yang short forms can be easy to memorize, but it can always be refined and practiced with a deeper feeling. Over time, the practitioner is encouraged to focus more intensely on the internal aspects of tai chi.
Available from 7th October
Introduction to Tai Chi & Qi Gong
Tai Chi originated in ancient China as a martial art. It has evolved into a mindful movement practice which helps to strengthen the body and improve balance.
Qi Gong is an ancient practice that can benefit the mind, body, and spirit. It derives from Traditional Chinese Medicine and aims to restore balance by combining deep breathing with a series of ‘energy exercises’ which help to strengthen the body, boost immunity and calm the mind.
This course consists of the Classic Baduanjn (8 Treasures), which is a classic health Qi Gong, and the Basic 6 movements of Sun Style Tai Chi which is known for training agility and balance