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Tai Chi
S00096

Are you looking for a way to reduce stress and increase your energy? This Tai Chi course will help you understand the Yin/Yang concept and learn long sequences from the Yang style. You'll progress to completing the three parts of the long form, leaving you feeling calm, alert, and energised. This course is perfect for anyone wanting to improve their well-being through gentle movement and mindful practice.

Course Content

This course covers:
Form work - up to cross hands, holding postures
Body alignment, song, sensitivity, receiving and neutralising energy
Basic chi-king
Solo drills and pair work
Training advice
Up to four corners
Testing postures in pairs
Push hand patterns
Standing post sequences
Visualisation techniques
Yin Yang directions
Yi lead chi with visualisations

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.

This course is open to all.
You should have a reasonable fitness level.
You should be able to move pain free.

First Class Requirements

You should wear loose clothing and flat-soled, good-ground-gripping, flexible shoes are best. You may wish to purchase Tai-Chi Shoes, please talk to your tutor for recommendations.

Attendance Requirements

Regular attendance is recommended.

Assessment Methods

Your progress will be assessed through tutor observation. Wear loose clothing and flat-soled, flexible shoes with good grip. You may wish to purchase Tai Chi shoes; ask your tutor for recommendations.

Additional Information

Please note that background recorded music will be played during the sessions to enhance the learning environment.