Spring Schedule 2024
Spring Schedule 2024
Isle of Wight Classes
Join my Chen Tai Chi and Qi Gong community classes and workshop in Ryde and Newport on the Isle of Wight. Learn traditional movements that nourish mind and body with instructor Nicola from Earth Balance Tai Chi. For our online live stream classes via Zoom, view the schedule here.
Women's Qigong Workshop
Join me for two Earth Qigong for women workshops. This routine combines standing, stepping and walking movements performed slowly with centred awareness on posture and alignment, co-ordinated breath work and dynamic relaxation. To balance the female body and mind, aiding inner healing, fostering a calm state, improving flexibility and releasing physical tension. Everyone welcome.
Dates: Saturday 16 March & Saturday 20 April from 10.45am – 1.45pm.
Cost: £24 per person per workshop pay in advance.
Location: The Studio, Ryde Chiropractic, 81 George Street, Ryde, PO33 2JF.
Bookings: Open.
Parking: Free on street parking directly outside (unlimited on clinic side and 4 hours on opposite side). Further free on street parking in the surrounding residential areas. The Co-op car park is free for 1 hour and £2.40 for 2 hours.
Learn the ancient art of integrated body movements, embodied awareness, structural efficiency, energetic sensitivity, somatic relaxation and breath work. Where movement meets mindfulness. All levels practising and learning together, new beginners welcome, join anytime.
Day/Time: Mondays at 12.00pm - 1.00pm.
Spring Dates: Monday 15, 22, 29 April and 13, 20 May.
No Classes: Bank holiday Mondays.
Cost: £9 per class.
Payments: Advance bookings via PayPal.
Number of Students: Limited to 8 places. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Level: Everyone welcome. No experience needed.
Location: The Studio, Ryde Chiropractic, 81 George Street, Ryde, PO33 2JF.
Studio Etiquette: Indoor shoes, socks or barefoot only in the studio please.
Parking: Free on street parking directly outside (unlimited on clinic side and 4 hours on opposite side). Further free on street parking in the surrounding residential areas. The Co-op car park is free for 1 hour and £2.40 for 2 hours.
Chen Tai Chi classes cover the traditional syllabus of silk reeling and form training. Develop posture and alignment awareness, movement choreography, Tai Chi principles and breath work. All levels practising and learning together, new beginners welcome, join anytime.
Day/Time: Tuesdays at 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Spring Dates: 19, 26 March, 2, 9, 16, 23 April
Cost: £8 per class (cash or contactless credit/debit card).
Format: Drop-in, pay as you go.
Location: Prep School Hall, Ryde School with Upper Chine, Queen's Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3BE.
Parking: Limited visitor parking to the front of the school. On street parking in the local area, that is free after 6pm.
Tai Chi & Qigong
Tai Chi and Qigong movements to promote health and wellbeing. To calm the mind, strengthen the body and nourish through breath. All levels practising together, new beginners welcome, join anytime.
Day/Time: Wednesdays at 7.00pm - 8.00pm.
Spring Dates: 20, 27 March, 3, 10, 17, 24 April.
Cost: £8 per class (cash or contactless credit/debit card).
Format: Drop-in, pay as you go.
Location: Newport Methodist Church Hall, Quay St, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5BA.
Parking: On street short stay in Quay Street. Parking tickets via app "Pay by Phone" or via the pay and display machine, after 6pm £2 charge for the evening. Coppins Bridge long stay is free after 6pm, short walk to the venue.
Outdoor Private Tuition
For those looking for a 1-2-1 personal Tai Chi or Qigong training session. Instructor Nicola offers outdoor training local to Ryde and across the Isle of Wight. Learn traditional movements in a private class, where you will receive in-depth instruction, guidance, and support. Whatever your Tai Chi or Qigong movement goals, Nicola will work with you, offering person centred instruction and a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Cost: £37 per hour + travel expenses.
Bookings: Open.
Studio Private Tuition in Ryde
Learn Tai Chi and Qi Gong in the Ryde studio with instructor Nicola. Open to everyone, all ages, abilities and fitness levels. Whether you are looking to learn the art of progressive relaxation with Qigong, or want to learn traditional Chen Tai Chi forms, or you live with chronic illness and would like to explore the Hibernating Bear programme. Nicola supports you as an individual with a person centred approach.
Cost: £48 per hour.
Location: The Studio, Ryde Chiropractic, 81 George Street, Ryde, PO33 2JF.
Bookings: Open.
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.
