Tai Chi (Yang style) with Qi Gong: deepen your form (improvers)

About this course

The course develops technical understanding and internal awareness through Yang Style Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Learners revisit posture, breath coordination and mental focus, then work on the Dark side of the 8 Form with attention to alignment, stability and controlled movement. A structured warm-up and cool-down is followed by the 5 Element Qi Gong sequence and basic Wu Shu conditioning exercises. Key principles are revisited and applied to more complex forms, with verbal instruction supporting safe, controlled practice.

What you'll learn

• Perform the Dark side of the 8 Form with greater precision, stability and control
• Coordinate breathing, posture and focused attention during the 5 Element Qi Gong sequence
• Practise basic Wu Shu conditioning exercises using appropriate technique and body awareness
• Apply Tai Chi movement principles when progressing towards more complex forms
• Follow verbal instruction to complete a structured warm-up and cool-down safely

Is this course right for you?

This course is labelled Improver and is intended for learners developing beyond basic Tai Chi and Qi Gong foundations. The description also refers to new learners establishing foundations and returning learners refining familiar skills, so participants may approach the material with different levels of prior familiarity.

• Returning learners can revisit and refine key skills each term
• Sessions involve controlled physical practice focused on balance, coordination, flexibility and body awareness

Before you go

• The course can be repeated