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Disclaimer Online Medical Disclaimer Before starting any new exercise programme it is advisable to consult your GP or doctor. Earth Balance Tai Chi will not be held responsible for any physical or mental injury, harm or damage caused directly or indirectly by relying on the information contained within this website. Website Legal Disclaimer The information…

Tai Chi for Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Tai Chi for Ankylosing Spondylitis

Tai Chi for Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) An auto-immune disease causing inflammation of the spine, vertebrae, sacrum and can also affect other major joints.  The connective tissues; tendons and ligaments harden (ankylosing) where they attach to the bone.  At the later stages of progression, the spine can fuse together. Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms & Effects Fatigue Joint…

Casual vs Formal Study

Casual vs Formal Study

Casual vs Formal Study Chen Tai Chi and Qigong Classes You can study Tai Chi and Qi Gong with us in two different ways. Before you join a class think about what you are looking for, whether a casual or formal study class. In my experience as an instructor, most new students are seeking the…

Parasympathetic System and Tai Chi
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Parasympathetic System and Tai Chi

Parasympathetic System and Tai Chi Learn how to activate the relaxation response and the vagus nerve with deep breathing, slow connected whole body movements and applied relaxation. First let’s look at the mechanics of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Together they are known as the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Stress = activation of the…

What does Qi Gong mean?

What does Qi Gong mean?

What does Qi Gong mean? WHAT IS QI / CHI? There are many types of Qi within Taoist philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qigong, Tai Chi, Feng Shui, astrology etc. Qi does not have a direct translation from Chinese to English where the concept makes sense with our culture or heritage. Qi is not a noun,…

Qi Gong for Women

Qi Gong for Women

Qi Gong for Women Medical Qigong for Health, Happiness & Longevity Earth Qigong for women is a powerful medical Qi Gong set that is easy to learn, soft and powerful, making it accessible to women of all ages. The focus is on supporting female health naturally using the internal healing and strengthening art of Qi…

Chen Tai Chi

Chen Tai Chi

Chen Tai Chi Movement and Stillness for Life-Long Health Encouraging Daily Practice of the Classical Chinese Arts Chen Tai Chi is an internal martial art, where the body moves in a relaxed yet powerful way, using coiling movements, an aligned structure and body mechanics to generate, absorb and redirect power.  The style includes fajin, known…

Tai Chi Stillness Principles
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Tai Chi Stillness Principles

Tai Chi Stillness Principles Physical body alignment. FIXED STEP & STANDING POST TRAINING. As beginners Tai Chi can be seen as simple, yet aligning the correct posture whilst relaxing the body and breathing deeply can be quite difficult.  As soon as you concentrate on dropping your shoulders, your lower back closes.  Ok, try again…. as…

Tai Chi for Seniors
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Tai Chi for Seniors

Tai Chi for Seniors How Tai Chi and Qigong practice can improve quality of life for senior citizens. Tai Chi and Qigong are physical health exercises suited to any age, young or old.  There are many health and wellbeing benefits that can help our seniors and the elderly. This article explores why it is appropriate and…