Cloud Gate offers authentic Taiji and Qigong classes in Birmingham and online, welcoming complete beginners as well as experienced practitioners seeking a deeper and more grounded approach to practice.
New to Taiji and Qigong?
Many people come to Taiji 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 Taiji 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.
Taiji 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)
Taiji forms
TRAINING THE ARTS
Our Philosophy
Cloud Gate aims to make training Taiji and Qigong accessible and interesting while maintaining an authentic approach to practice. The focus is on teaching Taiji 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 Taiji & 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