New to Tai Chi and Qigong?
Many people come to Tai Chi and Qigong feeling stressed, tense, exhausted or disconnected from themselves.
Through gentle movement, standing meditation and mindful practice, students often rediscover calmness, strength, grounding and clarity that carries into everyday life.
Start exploring Tai Chi and Qigong.
Posture
Alignment
Balance
Flow
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Why Practice?
All of the forms, exercises and qualities we teach have been known to help increase physical well-being and even improve various health issues.
Tai Chi and Qigong also have a clear and positive effect on problems that have a more emotional or mind orientated nature such as anxiety or low mood.
However, the main focus in how we teach is on improving the overall quality of life through harmony of body and mind. We refer to this as internal cultivation.
To work towards these goals we teach
Loosening - Releasing tensions in the body
Standing Meditation
Qigong (energy work)
Neigong (inner work)
Tai Chi
TRAINING THE ARTS
Our Philosophy
Cloud Gate aims to make training Tai Chi and Qigong accessible and interesting while maintaining an authentic approach to practice. The focus is on teaching Tai Chi and Qigong as clearly and as accurately as possible, allowing full access to their benefits.
Get in touch today to join a class.
"Being able to do Qigong with such an experienced teacher, flexibly and online, makes it so helpful and accessible. Everything is always explained really well and all the classes and workshops are incredibly good value."
Julia
What to expect at our Tai Chi & Qigong classes
You don’t need experience
The classes are suitable for complete beginners. You don’t need to be flexible, fit, or have done anything like this before.
The movements are gentle.
We use slow, deliberate movements combined with breathing and awareness.
You always work at your own pace
You’re always encouraged to listen to your body. Rest whenever you need to.
The atmosphere is calm and friendly
Classes are small, welcoming, and non-competitive. People come to feel better, not to perform.
What people often notice over time
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Feeling calmer and more settled
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Less stiffness and tension
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Better balance and coordination
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A greater sense of ease in daily life
Everyone’s experience is individual, and changes are gentle rather than dramatic.
What to wear / bring
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Comfortable clothing
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Flat shoes or bare feet
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Nothing else needed
If you’re unsure
It’s completely normal to feel uncertain before your first session. If you have questions or want to check whether the class is right for you, you’re very welcome to message for a chat.
"I’m very new to this and have only been to 5 sessions so far. However I wanted to try practising as a de-stress after work and it certainly does that. The practice helps calm my mind and focus internally giving me strength and clarity and Jon is the most wonderful, calm and experienced tutor. "
Ben