Tai Chi

Classes are taught by instructor  Garry Andrews 

Beginners Classes (16 weeks)

A few places left on our beginners class  

 11.15-12.15      and    7.45-8.45  - Call now to join!

Cost:   £24 per month payable on the 1^st Thursday of every month

Please call for details and enrolment form, thankyou

Intermediates

Thursdays   10.00-11.00   and   6.30-7.30

Cost   £24 per month payable on the 1st Thursday of every month

Please note: Our Tai Chi classes are held with small numbers up to a maximum of 10 participants to ensure individual attention therefore weekly payments are not available Thankyou.

Chi Kung – we also have a Chi Kung class on Fridays from 11am-12pm – £24 per month.

 What is Tai Chi Chuan?

Tai Chi is an ancient chinese martial art, the beginnings of which go back many thousands of years. This ancient martial art is mainly practiced today for its health benefits, of which there are many. Tai Chi is practiced in a slow controlled manner reducing the possibilty of suffering strain or muscle injuries while strengthening muscles and increasing flexibility and suppleness.

Tai Chi is a form of exercise suitable for people of any age, in fact in China children learn the art from an early age and continue to practice throughout their lives.

Tai Chi has one very big advantage over other exercise systems , once mastered it can be practiced any where without equipment and takes only ten minutes to complete the entire form.

The Form

Tai Chi is practiced by a series of stances linked together by flowing movement this is called the Form. It has often been likened to dance or slow calisthenics, this however is not correct, Tai Chi is so much more than that. it is a complete philosophy blending physical exercise, mental exercise and energy work or spiritual exercise if you prefer, to greatly improve the human condition. Spritual in this instance does not mean religious.

Tai Chi can and is practiced by millions of people throughout the world of many different faiths. This most profound of martial arts promotes mental relaxation making it an excellent aid in the fight against stress and its related problems, such as poor sleep patterns and high blood pressure. One of the westerns world biggest enemies. By focusing the mind on the slow flowing movements of the form a meditative state is achieved freezing the mind and promoting a peaceful mental state. For this reason Tai Chi is often likened to yoga and spoken of as meditation in movement.

Tai Chi For Health

How can Tai Chi improve health?

First it is a form of exercise suitable for anyone of any age. Some of the benefits of Tai Chi if practiced correctly and on a daily basis are listed below.

The Benefits To You-

Stimulates blood circulation

Loosens and limbers up joints and ligaments

Exercise the cardio pulmanry system

Improves balance and coordination

Aids in the decrease of high blood pressure

Improves general health both mentally and physically leading to a lessening of effects that stress places on the body.

Garry has been a practitioenr of Tai Chi cince 1992 and has taught the art for 11 years both in class situations and privately.

Pop in to the centre or call us on 01305 839394 if you would like to know more about any of our fitness classes.

We are happy to advise you on what may benefit you most.

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