Why Study This Course?
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.
Please Note: For those new to Tai Chi, our 10 week instances are a perfect introduction to the 8 poses. For those with some experience, our 16 week instance progresses to cover 24 poses.
You will:
Learn the long Yang style Tai Chi form.
Combine slow movements, mental focus, and harmonised breathing.
Increase your energy levels.
Reduce stress and feel more calm and alert.
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
You will:
Learn the long Yang style Tai Chi form.
Combine slow movements, mental focus, and harmonised breathing.
Increase your energy levels.
Reduce stress and feel more calm and alert.
This course is open to all.
You should have a reasonable fitness level.
You should be able to move pain free.
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.
Please note that background recorded music will be played during the sessions to enhance the learning environment.