T'ai Chi
Tai chi is a wonderful antidote to a busy and stressful life and is also excellent for many older people. Stemming from Taoist philosophy, tai chi has many aspects: a system of health, medicine, physical co-ordination, relaxation, self-defence, consciousness-raising, exercise and self-development. It is an 'Internal martial art' where the soft overcomes the hard, just as the tremendous power of water can overcome hard matter.
Benefits of Tai Chi
The only one way to experience the benefits of Tai Chi is to practice, this strengthens body, organs and constitution, relaxes mind and body, lowers blood pressure, improves balance, coordination and physical confidence, improves flexibility of joints, has cardio-vascular benefits, stimulates physical awareness and can be a vehicle for self-discovery.
Tai Chi Courses - Yang Short Form (37 Step), partner work and Master Huang Sheng-Shyan's loosening exercises
Beginners Courses
| Mondays 7.35-9.05pm | 13 Oct - 10 Nov (4 wks) no class Monday 20 Oct 17 Nov - 15 Dec (5 wks) £53/£34 per course |
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| Saturdays 9.00-10.00am | 1 Nov - 6 Dec (6 wks) |
John Linney (Prasannavira) MPhil MSc www.bodyofhealth.org
is an instructor in the Huang Sheng-Shyan tradition of Yang style Taiji with the Taijiquan School of Central Equilibrium. He is registered as an Advanced Instructor with the Tai Chi Union For Great Britain. He is a practitioner and teacher of meditation with a background in martial arts holding a black belt in Shorinji Kempo. John has lived and practiced as a Buddhist for over 18 years. John also practices Shiatsu at Bodywise and is a Breathworks Trainer leading courses in mindfulness-based strategies for self-management of chronic pain, stress and symptoms of chronic illness.
See our workshops page and www.taichilondon.co.uk for more information.