Tai Chi for Balance, Wellbeing and Fitness

About this course

Participants learn the Yang Cheng Fu Tai Chi form, built from 37 postures, through slow, instructor-led movement. Sessions examine natural body movement, balance, timing, coordination and the relationship between Yin and Yang through Qi Gong postures. After demonstrations, learners practise independently and with other students while receiving feedback. The class focuses on posture, movement from the body’s centre, and the health-related aspects of Tai Chi, while also introducing the martial applications contained within the form.

What you'll learn

• Apply Tai Chi principles when positioning and moving the body.
• Locate the body’s centre, or dantien, and move and turn from it.
• Recognise correct posture and adjust personal posture.
• Develop balance, flexibility, gait, motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Is this course right for you?

Listed as suitable for all levels, the course is intended for learners able to stand and walk unaided for at least a short period. It involves following slow movements, practising independently and with others, and maintaining regular practice outside class.

• Participants are expected to practise for 5 to 10 minutes each day away from class.
• The source states that a minimum level of fitness and stamina is adequate for the slow movements.
• Learners need to be able to stand and walk unaided for at least a short while.

Before you go

• Wear loose clothing that allows unrestricted movement of the arms and legs.
• Flat shoes such as plimsolls or slippers, non-slip socks or bare feet are suitable in the studio.