Tai Chi Classes

All classes are now up and running but we still have space if you want to join us

The practice of T’ai Chi and Qi Gong is thousands of years old and informed much of the knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine as it stands today. There are many different styles practiced throughout the world, namely Li, Yang, Chen, Wu, Hao and Sun. Each of these, if taught correctly, will adhere to the basic principles of T’ai Chi and students will learn what separates this Ancient form of movement from other forms of exercise.

David has been practicing the Li Style of T’ai Chi, Qi Gong plus associated Feng Shou Kung Fu and throwing art Chi Shu since 1979 and is a Senior Instructor within the Taoist Arts Organisation.

Until a class uniform is obtained each class is practiced in loose clothes, e.g. t-shirt, sweatshirt, jogging trousers and trainers.

Tai Chi Classes for Adults are available in Hereford. The classes are aimed at all levels of practitioners and we look at different aspects of Tai Chi i.e. for Health, as a Meditation and as a Martial Art.

Each class usually starts with a 20 minute gentle warmup followed by some breathing exercises (Qi Gong, K’ai Men, Tao Yin) that are relevant for peoples’ health conditions and/or relevant to the class topic for the day. The remainder of the time is dedicated to working on an aspect of the system and then the Tai Chi Form.

Beginners are always welcome.

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The 11:30am Tai Chi class is for any ability and will consist of different aspects of the Li Family system – often we practice breathing exercises, Tai Chi form and also look at the martial applications of the Form. Cost is £8 per class but concessions are available.

The 1pm class is tailored to those whose mobility, stamina and overall health may have become problematic. The exercises within this 1 hour class tend to be less strenuous but are still effective and are suitable for a wide variety of health conditions. The breathing exercises consist of K’ai Men, Tao Yin and Qi Gong and are especially curative and preventative for many ailments. The cost for each class is £5 and all ages and abilities are welcome.

If people wish to attend both classes then the cost is just £10 for both.

Beginners are welcome to the class

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