T’ai Chi Classes
What is T’ai Chi?
The art of T’ai Chi can be traced back to ancient China. T’ai Chi is based on a set of principles of moving and of living, that if practiced, restore harmony to the body, enhance the flow of essential body energy, Chi, and with it, improving health, prosperity and longevity.
Central to T’ai Chi is the practice of sequences of movement called Forms. Developed over centuries, by countless masters these fluid dances, practiced slowly and gracefully with the breath, improve posture, energy, balance, strength and flexibility.
Originating in China, Tai Chi is an ancient form of energy cultivation and self-defence. It has also been described as a moving meditation. The slow, flowing movements promote well-being and can be practised by most people, young or old. With Tai Chi, one may attain exceptional mental and physical health and vitality.
The classes at Living Elements
I teach T’ai Chi as a moving health art and tailor it to the needs of each group and individual. These classes start with simple repetitive standing exercises; fluid motions involving shifting weight coordinated with breath, hands and arms. The exercises build through the class into full movements from the Forms. Students start by learning just the first few moves of the Forms and gradually, over the course, more movements are introduced to you.
There is no rush; the classes are small and we will learn at a comfortable rate for all. Classes at Living Elements are ideal for beginners. All ages are welcome although the ability to stand for most of the hour for the classes is preferred. Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in.
T’ai Chi Benefits:
- relaxes and helps in stress management.
- gently exercises joints recovering from trauma such as frozen shoulder and arthritis.
- is ideal for helping people maintain and develop better balance and avoid falls.
- encourages better energy flow and can aide recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ME.
- is ideal for people recovering from major surgery such as hip and knee replacement.
- can aide with neurological disorders such as strokes and Parkinson’s disease.
- provides a graceful, unpressured form of bodily expression, an ancient dance.
Benefits of Tai Chi include?
- Stress Management:
- With practice, your health improves, your emotions become calmer and your mind clears.
- Tai Chi helps one to become centred and balanced.
- You develop valuable qualities such as concentration, patience and inner strength.
- You improve the quality of your life by learning to apply superior principles of action.
- You become more in harmony with others and more effective in your endeavours.
- Tai Chi generates the energy for self-motivation
