Chronic Health Tai Chi Livestream
Chronic Health Tai Chi Livestream
Online Group Class UK
Join our Tai Chi, Qigong and meditation online class for relaxation and health. Open to all abilities, the lessons include seated and standing movements, guiding you through gentle tension relief, physical relaxation and meditation techniques. Anyone can join in, whether living with chronic illness, chronic pain and chronic fatigue, or for those wanting to calm the mind and release the body. Learn with instructor Nicola from her 'Hibernating Bear' syllabus. Designed to help improve your quality of life through mindful movement, breath work and relaxation exercises. The antidote to the boom and bust cycle! Nourish your mind and body in a relaxing and adaptable class. Join instructor Nicola's online community and take a positive step towards your personal health.  Instructor Nicola teaches from her home to yours, and the classes are designed for small spaces with pets most welcome!
Chronic Health Tai Chi Livestream
VIDEO ON DEMAND PROGRAMME
Our Hibernating Bear lessons can be found as a video on demand course via Patreon. Here you will find classes, resources and connection in a private community group.
Patreon Subscription
- Student Tier:Â Water / Kan.
- Cost:Â ÂŁ10 per month + VAT subscription.
- Format:Â Please note these lessons are not live on Zoom. They are recorded and available to watch at your own time and pace via video on demand within Patreon.
- Join Here via Patreon.
We are adding to the programme regularly, here is a list of the current lessons available to watch via Patreon.
HIBERNATING BEAR VIDEO PROGRAMME
- Chronic Fatigue Part 1
- Chronic Fatigue Part 2
- Chronic Pain
- Mindfulness in Stillness & Movement
- Body Awareness
- Mind Body Connection
- Posture & Pain
- The Skill of Fang Song / Applied Relaxation Part 1
- The Skill of Fang Song / Applied Relaxation Part 2
- The Absence of Resistance in the Body
- Stabilising the Knees Part 1
- Stabilising the Knees Part 2
- Cross Lateral Movements
- Regulating the Stress Response
- Seated 8 Pieces of Brocade Qigong
- Seated Tai Chi Silk Reeling
- Connecting the Diaphragm in Breath Work
- Detox the Body through Movement and Breath Work
- Qigong for the Shoulders – Silent Practice
- Qigong for the Spine – Masterclass
- Taoist Meditation Session
SEATED CLASSES VIDEO COLLECTION
- Nourish Through Breath Programme
- Connecting the Diaphragm
- Soma Dao Seated Qigong Practice
- Seated 8 Pieces of Brocade Qigong
- Seated Tai Chi Silk Reeling
- Inner Smile Meditation
- Seated Soma Dao Qigong – Following the Ebb and Flow of Chronic Health
- How to Self Manage Hypermobility Syndromes
- Loosening Exercises & Pain as a Diagnostic “Just Warm Up”
- The Hip Squat
- Knees – Stabilise and Strengthen the Joints
- Pelvis – Stabilise and Mobilise the Pelvis and Hip Joints
- Waist – Turning the Waist & Spine
- Shoulders – Align & Release
- Lengthening Without Locking – Whole Body Movement
- Fang Song – Release Physical Tension
- Body Awareness – Proprioception
- Integrated Muscle Strengthening
- Chronic Pain – Deception Training
- Posture & Pain
- Chronic Fatigue – Reducing Stress
- The Spine – Open, Strengthen, Release
- Seated Practice – Following Ebb and Flow of Chronic Health
More coming soon…
The classes will include:
- Seated presentation and discussion on supporting health holistically.
- Seated or standing loosening exercises.
- Seated breathing practices.
- Standing breath practices.
- Seated Tai Chi and Qi Gong movements.
- Standing Tai Chi and Qi Gong movements.
- Seated or lying down meditation and relaxation techniques.
Read more about what to expect in class, from Nicola's resource page 'self managing chronic pain'. Each lesson will draw from one of the themes. It is also worth reading the article on what to expect when you start training Tai Chi and Qigong, located here.
Hibernating Bear Lessons
Medical History
As with all medical conditions, injuries and/or ill-health, please consult with your Doctor prior to starting a class. Tai Chi, Qigong and Meditation are not a replacement for conventional medical treatment. Please advise instructor Nicola prior to class of any medical conditions, injuries and/or ill-health that may prevent you from safely taking part.