EARTH BALANCE TAI CHI
SCHOOL OF TAI CHI, QIGONG, MEDITATION
Movement & stillness for health, happiness & longevity
Welcome to Earth Balance Tai Chi, a school of Chen Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Taoist Meditation with myself, instructor Nicola.  Learn how to align the body, move slowly, calm the mind and breathe deeply. I train students online on Zoom and in community classes in Ryde, Newport and Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. Whether you are looking for traditional Chen Tai Chi form training, or would like to improve your mobility for health and wellbeing. My specialism is working with people living with chronic illness, passing on methods to improve quality of life, lessen the pain experience, ease fatigue and build resilience. Join me in the studio on the Isle of Wight, virtually in online group classes via Zoom or learn through 1-2-1 online private tuition.
TUESDAYS
Chen Tai Chi
6.30pm @ Ryde
WEDNESDAYS
Tai Chi & Qigong
10.30am @ Newport
WEDNESDAYS
Chen Tai Chi
6.45pm @ Shanklin
THURSDAYS
Chen Tai Chi
7.00pm @ Newport
ONLINE CLASSES
PRIVATE TUITION
Isle of Wight
Outdoor 121 classes across the island
Ryde
Indoor 121 classes in the studio
Zoom
121 lessons online via Zoom
Hibernating Bear
121 lessons for chronic health support
SELF MANAGE CHRONIC HEALTH
'Hibernating Bear' centres around my ethos to make traditional Tai Chi, Qigong and meditation practice available to students of all abilities. Dynamic slow movements, whole body awareness, intention and breath work, designed for those who wish to be active in their health care management. For those living with chronic health, degenerative health and different base lines than the norm. Over the last 18 years I have distilled my studies and practice of the movements and stillness arts, combined with my personal experience of living with chronic health, to pass on effective natural methods to improve health and wellbeing. Be proactive in your self care using Tai Chi, Qigong, mindfulness and meditation techniques to strengthen and soften. Join my private community of like minded people here.
HIBERNATING BEAR LESSONS
HYPERMOBILE BODY PROGRAMME
Join my Hypermobile Programme on Patreon. A private community of students looking to improve their quality of physical life within their unique hypermobile body. Here you will find video resources, video classes, information articles, support and connection. Sign up as a Hibernating Bear student here.
DIGITAL PRODUCTS
Instructor Nicola teaches the Chen Tai Chi silk reeling basics course, Chen Tai Chi 5 elements, 4 corners and 15 form, 8 Pieces of Brocade Qigong course, and the Earth Qigong for women routine through video classes. The recordings are in HD1080p and can be downloaded as MP4 files, or viewed on any device, with life time access. Open to new learners with in depth instruction and multiple view points considered in our virtual studio.
BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR MIND & BODY HEALTH
Increase flexibility /Â Improve range of motion / Aid physical mobility / Calm the mind / Relax the body / Ground the mind & body / Gain new found energy / Gain clarity / Hydrate the joints / Improve posture / Fall prevention / Â Stability & balance / Body awareness & sensitivity / Sleep better /Â Reduce stress / Reduce fatigue /Â Lengthen the connective tissue /Â Fascia release / Release muscle tension / Integrated muscle strength / Slow the heart rate / Reduce blood pressure / Settle the emotions / Cope better / Slow the central nervous system / Improve attention span / Improve all body system functioning e.g. lymph, immune, cardiovascular, circulation, hormones, digestive, renal, reproductive, respiratory