Tai Chi

About this course

The course introduces the Yin/Yang concept and develops practice of the long Yang-style Tai Chi form, including its three sections, standing postures and form work up to cross hands. Sessions combine slow movement, focused attention and harmonised breathing with solo drills and paired exercises. Participants explore body alignment, sensitivity, receiving and neutralising energy, basic chi-king, visualisation, Yin Yang directions and push-hand patterns. Tutor observation and individual feedback are used to assess progress and refine technique.

What you'll learn

• Perform sections of the long Yang-style Tai Chi form
• Apply body alignment and holding postures in form practice
• Combine slow movement, mental focus and harmonised breathing
• Practise basic chi-king and visualisation techniques
• Use introductory push-hand patterns and paired testing postures

Is this course right for you?

The course is listed at Beginner level and includes an introductory route for people new to Tai Chi. It is open to all, although participants should have a reasonable level of fitness and be able to move without pain. Sessions include both individual drills and paired practice.

• Suitable for people new to Tai Chi
• Requires a reasonable level of fitness
• Participants should be able to move without pain
• Includes solo exercises and partner work

Before you go

• Wear loose clothing.
• Wear flat-soled, flexible shoes with good grip.
• Tai Chi shoes may be purchased, with recommendations available from the tutor.
• Background recorded music is played during sessions.