Tai Chi
Tai Chi Chuan (’Great Ultimate Fist’) is a traditional Chinese system of exercise that integrates martial arts, physical health and spiritual development, laying special emphasis on the cultivation of internal energy, or ‘Chi’. The slow graceful movements develop balance, co-ordination and a mind that is calm, yet alert. The gentleness of the movements means that Tai Chi can be practised by everyone, including the old and the weak.
Although it is an exercise which promotes general health and mental well-being, it is primarily a strict internal martial art using the legs and waist together with whip hand and foot manipulations for both defence and attack. It is an art – the highest level of martial art – and consequently time, effort and patience are required in order to master it.
“To yield is to preserve unity. To bend is to become straight. To empty oneself is to become full.
To wear oneself out is to be renewed. To have little is to be content. To have abundance is to be troubled.”
- Lao Tzu
Sun-style Tai Chi Chuan is a young style developed by Sun Lu Tang, but it is now considered one of the four major styles of Tai Chi Chuan. One reason is for its quick acceptance is simple: Sun-style Tai Chi works. Another reason may be respect for the man himself. Sun Lu Tang lived, studied, and guided martial arts at a crucial point in its development.
In this small class you will learn the form, gradually building it up, as you develop a lifelong exercise to strengthen the body and enhance flexibility.
The class is taught by John Dyke.
Times:
Thursday 6 – 7 pm
If you wish to attend Tai Chi, or any other class, simply purchase a class card, by popping in to the Equilibrium Centre, or giving us a call on 01256 850521.
Hi,
i would like to find out the cost of your taichi classes and whether it is run as a closed group.
thanks j.
Hi Jay
The classes are paid for by purchasing a class card at £80 for 10 classes, or becoming a member at £40 per month which entitles you to attend ANY class or Wednesday event FREE of charge. With the class card you just use one up when you attend.
The class can be joined at any time as it is a small class with lots of personal attention, but it should be attended regularly.
Hope this answers your question,
The Equilibrium Centre
Great blog!!! Very informative and inciteful. Excellent!!!
[WORDPRESS HASHCASH] The poster sent us ‘0 which is not a hashcash value.
Hi,
I just wanted to ask if the classes are still on and if I can join any time? Also do I have to buy the class card(10 classes) or I can just buy 1 or 2 classes to start with to see if it’s the right class for me?
Thank you,
Diana
Hi Diana, Yes it is, but only running at 6 pm at the moment. You can try a couple of classes if you wish, and if you decide to continue and buy a class card the money you have paid will count towards it,
Best wishes Helen
Hi,
Can you tell me whether I can just attend a Tai chi class, I see that the sessions are limited. Is it a rolling programme?
Thanks Susie