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Indoor lessons start again

Exciting times! We are starting indoor lessons again for all of our Tai Chi and Qi Gong lessons, starting on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

Langham Village Hall have confirmed that their latest renovations are complete, and that they will be ready to open their doors once again as soon as Government regulations allow. All our in-person lessons are now held at this lovely hall.

We are Covid-secure, are recognised as a formally organised sport – both indoors and outdoors – and also hold regular Online lessons.

CLASS LIST
Zoom online classes available
QI GONG ONLINE CLASS EVERY TUESDAY DAYTIME 10am – 11am

EVERY TUESDAY – TAI CHI CLASSES
DAYTIME  2pm – 3.30pm
EVENING 7.30pm – 9pm

EVERY THURSDAY
QI GONG CLASS – DAYTIME 1pm – 2pm

OAKHAM U3A TAI JI CLASS 2.30pm – 4pm
​- PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS

– SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS OF ALL CLASSES
www.taichiforhealth.co.uk

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by oakhamtaichi60 on May 8, 2021  •  Permalink
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Outdoor classes resume from March 30

Please note that we now meet outdoors after March 30 following all Government guidelines, including social distancing. We are Covid-secure, are recognised as a formally organised outdoor sport, and also hold regular Online classes. 

​We will also be starting indoor lessons again from May 17, 2021, subject to the current Government advice at that time. All indoor classes are currently suspended due to Government advice to avoid group activities. 

Zoom online classes available
QI GONG ONLINE CLASS EVERY TUESDAY DAYTIME 1.30pm

OUTDOOR CLASSES
TUESDAY TAI JI CLASSES
DAYTIME  10am-11.30am
EVENING  7.30pm – 9pm

QI GONG CLASS EVERY THURSDAY AT LANGHAM 
DAYTIME 1pm – 2pm

OAKHAM U3A TAI JI CLASS EVERY THURSDAY 2.30pm at Langham
– PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS

– SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS OF ALL CLASSES
www.taichiforhealth.co.uk

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by oakhamtaichi60 on March 27, 2021  •  Permalink
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Join us for a new Qi Gong class – ancient Chinese exercises for health & fitness

Come and join us in Oakham on Thursday 13 September for a new class of traditional Qi Gong health exercises.

All welcome: Special 6 week introductory course.

Traditional Qi Gong is practised in a slow, relaxed manner.

Through the regular practice of Qi Gong you can develop your strength, health and energy. Classes consist of warm ups and stretching to release energy blockages, in conjunction with ancient Chinese exercises, and a variety of Qi Gong sets. With time, you can progress and deepen your understanding of Qi Gong.

The Qi Gong exercises you will be learning have been used for thousands of years to increase health, well-being and generally raise our spirits – and most importantly to relax in a stress-free environment. 

Material includes:

  • Baduanjin (8 Pieces of Silk Brocade): Performed to invigorate and strengthen the whole body
  • Shibashi (18 Qi Gong exercises): Soft and flowing movements based on Tai Chi
  • Zhan Zhuang (Standing Post) – standing meditation to cultivate internal energy
  • Simple movements to help develop the feeling of Qi

Where we meet:
The Village Hall
Church Street
Langham
OAKHAM
Rutland
LE15 7JE

Map of how to find Langham Village Hall

Contact Jim Ward now to reserve your place as spaces are limited

Tel: 07811-139419

Email: jimward51@gmail.com

Web: www.taichiforhealth.co.uk

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New Qi Gong class starts Thurs Sept 13

Watch this space for more information on an exciting new Qi Gong class which starts Thursday Sept 13 at Langham Village Hall…

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New Year, New you…new class

Come and join us in Braunston on Thursday 26 January for a new exercise class of traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan.

All welcome: Special 6 week introductory course.

Classes are all mixed ability and traditional Tai Chi is practised in a slow, relaxed manner.

As this is a brand new class, we’ll be learning our traditional Yang Family Form, as well as several exercises to increase our flexibility, improve posture and balance, and above all general health!

The Qi Gong breathing exercises you will be learning have been used for thousands of years to increase health, well-being and generally raise our spirits – and most importantly to relax in a stress-free environment. 

Where we meet:
Braunston & Brooke Village Hall
3 Wood Lane
Braunston
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 8QZ

Map of how to find Braunston Village Hall

Contact Jim Ward now to reserve your place as spaces are limited
Tel: 07811-139419
Email: jimward51@gmail.com
Web: www.taichiforhealth.co.uk

OTHER CLASSES

DAYTIME CLASS 10am – 11.30am every Tuesday
EVENING CLASS 7.30pm – 9pm every Tuesday

Where we meet:
Voluntary Action Rutland (VAR)
Land’s End Way
Oakham
LE15 6RB

NEW CLASS – BRAUNSTON EVERY THURSDAY EVENING 7pm

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by oakhamtaichi60 on December 27, 2016  •  Permalink
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New daytime tai chi class in Oakham

Come and join us in Oakham on Tuesday 20 September for a new class and demonstration of traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan.

All welcome: Special 6 week introductory course.

Classes are all mixed ability and traditional Tai Chi is practised in a slow, relaxed manner.

As this is a brand new class, we’ll be learning our traditional Yang Family Form, as well as several exercises to increase our flexibility, improve posture and balance, and above all general health!

The Qi Kong breathing exercises you will be learning have been used for thousands of years to increase health, well-being and generally raise our spirits – and most importantly to relax in a stress-free environment. 

Where we meet:

Voluntary Action Rutland (VAR)

Land’s End Way

Oakham

LE15 6RB

Map of how to find Voluntary Action Rutland (VAR)

Contact Jim Ward now to reserve your place as spaces are limited

Tel: 07811-139419

Email: jimward51@gmail.com

Web: www.taichiforhealth.co.uk

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Enjoy relaxing…tai chi style

Just relax! How many times have you heard that said in a tai chi class? But how?

We spend most of our time in a class exploring just how to relax, and then letting go even more…

My Sifu Herman Chan-Pensley would repeat the words of his master – ‘Just do, do, do’ . There’s no substitute for us just doing our tai chi and progressively relaxing ourselves and our form more and more.

However – modern technology being what it is, and it being holiday time at Oakham tai chi club, I thought these video tips from a respected teacher might also help.

Got tight shoulders? Not sure how to hold your tongue on the roof of your mouth? These video tips are a great help in explaining things really clearly.

http://www.energyarts.com/category/topics/tai-chi-tips

Hope they help

Oakham Tai Chi class resumes on Tuesday September 9

Happy holidays and enjoy your tai chi

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by oakhamtaichi60 on August 23, 2014  •  Permalink
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Maintaining Good Health with Qigong

Interesting thoughts. I’ve found my Qi Gong invaluable for my asthma, its calming influence and generally for finding stillness in an increasingly hectic modern life. But don’t just take my word for it…

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Life exposes us to stress and illness on a daily basis. With Qigong we can be better prepared to face those challenges and maintain our own health.
Upright Qi is the Qi in the body that enables it to keep functioning properly, enabling us to deal with potential and actual illness. In Traditional Chinese Medicine the increase in the bodies temperature during illness is said to be due to the battle between upright Qi and the pathogenic Qi of the illness.
In the case of a serious illness the prognosis is largely determined by the strength of the patient’s upright Qi. Strong upright Qi can enable recovery from even the most serious illness. On the other hand, if the upright Qi is weak, a slight illness can lead to complications and even death.
Qi Gong practise can support the upright Qi in two ways:
·      By supporting healthy strong function…

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New class takes off…

Sincere thanks to all of you who helped make our first regular tai chi class at Oakham such a success.

Sixteen people joined our latest introductory tai chi course at Voluntary Action Rutland (VAR), Land’s End Way, Oakham LE15 6RB – and saw demonstrations of the traditional Yang Family Form, a rarely seen Fast set, and Pushing Hands as well as joining in the first regular class.

Spaces are limited here because of the size of room, so if you are interested in improving your health, posture, balance and, above all, relaxation please email or call Jim now if you would like to put your name on a waiting list.

This class is currently full but please contact me if you would like to put your name on the waiting list.
Contact Jim Ward to reserve your place as spaces are limited
Tel: 07811-139419
Email: jimward51@gmail.com
Web: www.taichiforhealth.co.uk

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Tai Chi With Benefits

Kris Deva North's avatarTaoist Training Universal Healing Tao UK

‘The body is both the arena of psychological defense and the arena of spiritual awakening.’ Bawa Muhaiyaddeen ~ Contemporary Sufi

 ‘Physical activity can have a big impact on stress and, according to the NHS, people who exercise have a 30% lower risk of depression. Exercise increases the production of the brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters, endorphins. Both gentle and intense exercise can also act as a form of meditation, helping you switch off from your worries. Finally, you’re more likely to get a good night’s sleep if you exercise: another effective way of combatting stress.’

By regular and conscious deep breathing, regular and conscious movement – ok, exercise! – we keep ourselves Fit for Purpose, for Peak Performance and Maximum Enjoyment.  First off, there’s your favorite exercise, whatever that might be.  Then there’s an ancient Chinese healing art as well as a martial art that offers stress relief, muscle strength, flexibility…

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by oakhamtaichi60 on March 2, 2014  •  Permalink
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