Beginners Traditional Tai Chi Class

Weekly Beginners Traditional Tai Chi Class

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Tickets

Tickets may be purchased in advance for £10 per person. Walk-ins will be accepted only if there is capacity.

If you would like to attend both Tuesday classes, you can attend both for £15.

>> BOOK YOUR TICKET <<

Interested in doing both this class AND the 10-11am Tai Chi Qigong Class?
DO NOT book a ticket to either. Email me and I will register you for both with the discount.

>> Register me for BOTH sessions <<

I will invoice you for £15 (total for the two classes) and upon payment you will be guaranteed a space.
Classes must be attended on the same day.

 

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If you’d like to explore the traditional practice of Tai Chi, join me for a weekly class in Kenilworth focusing on Tai Chi forms, stances, stepping and the principles underlying the practice.

This class is suitable for beginners as well as those with previous Tai Chi experience. You don’t need to have learnt a Tai Chi form before. Movements are introduced progressively, giving you the opportunity to learn at your own pace while developing a deeper understanding of the practice.

While the earlier Tuesday class has a stronger emphasis on health qigong, relaxation and gentle Tai Chi movement, this class is more focused on traditional Tai Chi practice.

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What We May Explore

The content will develop over time, but sessions may include:

• → Yang Style 8 Form
• → Traditional Tai Chi stances
• → Tai Chi walking and stepping
• → Weight shifting and balance
• → Alignment and posture
• → Coordination of the upper and lower body
• → Developing softness, stability and controlled movement
• → Learning and refining Tai Chi sequences
• → Exploring the principles behind the movements

The aim isn’t simply to memorise a sequence of movements. As you become familiar with the forms, we can begin to explore how the movements are performed, how the body connects and moves as a whole, and the principles that make Tai Chi different from ordinary exercise.

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Beginners Are Welcome

You don’t need previous experience to join this class.

If you’re completely new to Tai Chi, you’ll be guided through the movements step by step. If you already have some experience, the class provides an opportunity to refine your technique, revisit foundational principles and deepen your understanding.

Tai Chi is a practice that can continue to develop over many years. There is always more to explore, whether you’re learning your first form or refining movements you’ve practised many times.

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What to Expect

Each class begins with a gentle warm-up to prepare the body for movement. We then focus on traditional Tai Chi practice, with the content varying from week to week according to what we’re learning and developing.

Sessions may involve learning or practising a form, working on individual movements and stances, exploring Tai Chi walking, or spending time refining particular aspects of the practice.

We finish with a short qigong practice, providing an opportunity to slow down, settle the body and finish the session feeling grounded.

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About Tai Chi

Tai Chi, or Taijiquan, is a traditional Chinese martial art that has evolved into a widely practised form of mindful movement. Its slow, controlled movements develop coordination, balance, body awareness and relaxation while introducing the principles of traditional Tai Chi.

Although the movements are performed slowly, Tai Chi is not simply about moving slowly. With regular practice, you begin to develop greater awareness of weight, alignment, balance, connection and efficient movement.

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Is This Class Right for Me?

This class may be particularly suited to you if you:

• → Are curious about the traditional practice of Tai Chi
• → Want to learn a Tai Chi form
• → Would like to learn Yang Style 8 Form
• → Want to understand Tai Chi stances and stepping
• → Already practise Tai Chi and want to deepen your understanding
• → Enjoy learning physical skills progressively
• → Would like to develop greater balance, coordination and body awareness

Beginners are very welcome. You don’t need to choose between being a beginner and being interested in traditional Tai Chi. The practice starts where you are and develops from there.

If you’d prefer a gentler class with a greater emphasis on qigong, relaxation and health-focused movement, my 10–11am Beginners Tai Chi Qigong class may be a better fit. You are also welcome to attend both classes if you’d like to explore both approaches.

Waitlist

If the class is sold out and you would like to add your name to the waitlist, please send me an email.

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Class Details

Tuesdays, 11.15am–12.15pm
Please arrive 5 minutes early. Please wait outside of the room if the previous class is still in progress.

St Nicholas Church Parochial Hall
28 High Street, Kenilworth
CV8 1LZ

Parking is free for two hours at the nearby Abbey Fields car park. You must obtain a ticket from the machine and display it, or you risk a fine. Take the walking path to the left of the church towards the High Street. The hall is diagonally across the High Street to the right, approximately a two-minute walk from the car park.

Please wear comfortable clothing. Flat-soled trainers, Tai Chi shoes, bare feet or non-slip socks are recommended. Please also bring a water bottle.