Tai Chi (Taijiquan. Taiji- Grand Ultimate Quan - Fist) is a mind-body practice originating from Chinese martial arts, which is widely practised for health and well-being.
Qigong (Chi Kung) refers to a wider range of practices – including standing postures, movement & breathing exercises and meditation – with the goal of cultivating and balancing life energy (Qi).
Benefits – Regular practice of Taiji & Qigong promotes relaxation, body awareness, balance, mobility, co-ordination, strength and stamina. These practices are increasingly recommended by health professionals as research suggests Taiji & Qigong can improve a variety of health conditions.
What students learn
Student progress is organic with a natural and individual movement through new material and continual deepening of what has come before.
The list of material open to all enthusiastic students is quite extensive but fits into several overarching categories:
Dao Yin health exercises that have a "guiding and pulling" stretch like quality.
Qigong. Each practice or set of exercises contains its own benefits and principles focusing on developing the correct body qualities for the practice then building in the role of the mind and the Qi.
Taiji forms and practice that has its roots in the Taiji of the Yang Family.
Partner work. Push hands patterns and drills to develop essential conditions in both the body and mind while working cooperatively with a partner.
Online Qigong classes
Online classes currently open for beginners
Mondays 10.30 am
Mondays 8pm
Wednesdays 8.30am
Thursdays 6pm
Thursdays 7pm Private session space
Private sessions are available to really immerse yourself and go deeper into specific exercises, forms and aproaches.
"Always engaging, these classes bring a deeper focus to the familiar, whilst introducing new material in a well paced way. This inspires me to continue my personal practice, drawing from Jon's embodiment of what he teaches."
Susanna