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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 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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Keep moving…

Want to stay young? Then start moving. A new study finds that exercise among older adults helps ward off depression, dementia and other health problems. 

People who partook in moderate or vigorous physical activity at least once a week were three to four times more likely to be healthy, compared with those who remained inactive, the researchers found. Moreover, people who were active at the start of the study were seven times more likely to be healthy than people who were inactive and remained so.*

Our weekly tai chi classes are low impact, an easy way to keep fit, de-stress, relax and feel great.

Come and join us at 7.30pm every Friday in Wing Village Hall – within 10 minutes drive of Oakham and Uppingham.

*Study finds it’s never too late to reap the anti-aging benefits of exercise

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Health is the greatest possession…

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend.  Non-being is the greatest joy.

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