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Monday. 13 May, 2024 - Sunday. 19 May, 2024
Week 20
Tuesday. 14 May, 2024
1:45 pm

Tai Chi Qigong - Ringwood

Ringwood, Greyfriars

Get your Weekly Tai Chi Fix!

Just follow along to 45-50 minutes of low-impact energising exercise in our very popular Tai Chi Qigong classes. All classes are performed standing, but you can choose to be seated. Suitable for complete beginners, all age groups and levels of fitness.

The 18 move Shibashi Tai Chi Qigong movements are traditionally performed with music and are relaxing and easy to follow, and is practised around the world by millions of people. It is based on some of the movements from Yang style tai chi chuan and this gentle, flowing qigong exercise set is deeply relaxing and pleasant to perform. 

Cost £10 
Class led by Gina Davenport, Instructor Tai Chi Union of Great Britain.
Please note: Payment of Gina's classes are now directly managed by her, so if you are paying online or by BACS you will be given her bank details.

Switch to TABLE VIEW if you wish to register for several classes together.

You won't know how nice it is until you try it!

 

2:45 pm

Yang Style Tai Chi - Ringwood

Ringwood, Greyfriars

Come and study authentic Taijiquan with us!

The Masich Internal Arts Method (MIAM) Five Section Taijiquan program material is designed to be flexible and fun, ideal for beginners to get a well grounded introduction to traditional Tai Chi, who may then decide to take on the more difficult challenges of the full curriculum. 

This term we will begin our study of the 24-step Yang style form, based on a thorough understanding of core principles. Learning to create correct alignment in the body, free the mind through breath and calm, and move intentfully are all part of authentive taijiquan (Tai Chi) practice. Part of this study requires we work with partners to develop greater sensitity to the subtle energies at play when we jion with the taiji process. None of our partner work is designed to be competitive.

Cost: £10
60 minutes of exercise.

Led by Gina Davenport, Instructor Tai Chi Union of Great Britain.
Please note: Payment of Gina's classes are now directly managed by her, so if you are paying online or by BACS you will be given her bank details.

Switch to TABLE VIEW if you wish to register for several classes together.
Wednesday. 15 May, 2024
10:00 am

Tai Chi Qigong - Wilton 10am

Wilton, Comm Centre

Get your Weekly Tai Chi Fix!

Just follow along to 45-50 minutes of low-impact energising exercise in our very popular Tai Chi Qigong classes. All classes are performed standing, but you can choose to be seated. Suitable for complete beginners, all age groups and levels of fitness.

The 18 move Shibashi Tai Chi Qigong movements are traditionally performed with music and are relaxing and easy to follow, and is practised around the world by millions of people. It is based on some of the movements from Yang style tai chi chuan and this gentle, flowing qigong exercise set is deeply relaxing and pleasant to perform. 

Cost £10
Class led by Jane Launchbury, Senior Instructor Tai Chi Union of Great Britain.

Switch to TABLE VIEW if you wish to register for several classes together.

You won't know how nice it is until you try it!

11:00 am

Tai Chi Qigong - Wilton 11am

Wilton, Comm Centre

Get your Weekly Tai Chi Fix!

Just follow along to 45-50 minutes of low-impact energising exercise in our very popular Tai Chi Qigong classes. All classes are performed standing, but you can choose to be seated. Suitable for complete beginners, all age groups and levels of fitness.

The 18 move Shibashi Tai Chi Qigong movements are traditionally performed with music and are relaxing and easy to follow, and is practised around the world by millions of people. It is based on some of the movements from Yang style tai chi chuan and this gentle, flowing qigong exercise set is deeply relaxing and pleasant to perform. 

Cost £10
Class led by Jane Launchbury, Senior Instructor Tai Chi Union of Great Britain.

Switch to TABLE VIEW if you wish to register for several classes together.

You won't know how nice it is until you try it!

12:00 pm

Wu Style Tai Chi - Wilton

Wilton, Comm Centre

Wu-style Modifed 64 & Yang-style Partner Studies

This term we will continue our focus on the Wu style Modified 64 form, based on the traditional long form and designed by our teacher Brian Cooper. This class is only available to those who have studied Wu style before. Every other week we will also begin to explore partner connection work, which  helps us to develop greater sensitity to the subtle energies at play when we jion with the taiji process. None of our partner work is designed to be competitive. Beginners are welcome to these fortnightly sessions - please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested.

Cost: £10 

Led by Patrick Foley, Senior Instructor Tai Chi Union of Great Britain, indoor student of Master Sam Masich.
60 minutes of exercise.

We need to cut down on our admin time spent managing registrations, and so from Sept 2023, we cannot offer refunds for non-attendance under any circumstances; nor can we re-schedule classes for you at the last minute. We trust you will understand this is now a necessary step for us.

Switch to TABLE VIEW if you wish to register for several classes together.

 

6:30 pm

Tai Chi Qigong - Downton

Downton, Memorial Hall

Get your Weekly Tai Chi Fix!

Just follow along to 45-50 minutes of low-impact energising exercise in our very popular Tai Chi Qigong classes. All classes are performed standing, but you can choose to be seated. Suitable for complete beginners, all age groups and levels of fitness.

The 18 move Shibashi Tai Chi Qigong movements are traditionally performed with music and are relaxing and easy to follow, and is practised around the world by millions of people. It is based on some of the movements from Yang style tai chi chuan and this gentle, flowing qigong exercise set is deeply relaxing and pleasant to perform. 

Cost £10
Class led by Jane Launchbury, Senior Instructor Tai Chi Union of Great Britain.

Switch to TABLE VIEW if you wish to register for several classes together.

You won't know how nice it is until you try it!

7:20 pm

Yang Style Taijiquan - Downton

Downton, Memorial Hall

24-Step Yang Style Tai Chi!

The Masich Internal Arts Method (MIAM) Five Section Taijiquan program material is designed to be flexible and fun, ideal for beginners to get a well grounded introduction to traditional Tai Chi, who may then decide to take on the more difficult challenges of the full curriculum. 

This term we will continue our study of the 24-step Yang style form, based on a thorough understanding of core principles. Learning to create correct alignment in the body, free the mind through breath and calm, and move intentfully are all part of authentive taijiquan (Tai Chi) practice. Part of this study requires we work with partners to develop greater sensitity to the subtle energies at play when we jion with the taiji process. None of our partner work is designed to be competitive.

Cost: £10
60 minutes of exercise. These sessions are currently open to beginners but please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. first.

Led by Patrick Foley, Senior Instructor Tai Chi Union of Great Britain, Indoor Student of Master Sam Masich.

Switch to TABLE VIEW if you wish to register for several classes together.
Friday. 17 May, 2024
2:00 pm

Meditation with Jane

Downton, Dragon House Studio

Learn to relax deeply and work with your qi (subtle life force energy) to help improve your health, calm your mind and emotions and awaken spiritual potential inside you. The material taught is 'Taoist Presence Practices' from the ancient 'Water Method' of Taoist Meditation.

You need to have a good level of meditation experience to join this class - please contact us if you would like to know more about your suitabiliy before you register.

Cost: £10
Each session is 60 mins. Led by Jane Launchbury.

This class is available as a Zoom session or live attendance. 

Zoom session - you will receive the link to the sessions when you register. PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR OTHER EVENTS AT THE TIME - YOU WILL NOT GET THE LINK IF YOU DO THIS!