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Deception Training

Byadmin 25/09/202125/10/2021

Deception Training Body Language and the Mind Body Connection The relationship between Tai Chi, Qigong and meditation practice and how you hold yourself in stillness and movement. The Stress Response What does the fear, stress, anxiety, scared, afraid, discomfort or nervous response look like in your posture and movement? Posture: Hands are hidden or closed,…

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Tai Chi Does Not Heal

Byadmin 12/08/202113/08/2021

Tai Chi Does Not Heal The ‘ask the teacher’ question this month is from an email I received which advised how Tai Chi: “healed my childhood knee problems and bad tendonitis in my arm, neither to return again, despite not continuing Tai Chi” and “Can it repair and strengthen ligaments that were injured or are…

Tai Chi Hurt My Knees

Byadmin 08/06/202116/10/2021

Tai Chi Hurt My Knees There are many barriers to starting something new, whether a hobby, new job or leisure activity. We are our worst enemy sometimes and our minds will throw up all sorts of reasons why not to do something. When we start something new, our minds will also try and dissuade us…

Summer Qi for the Heart

Byadmin 31/05/202114/08/2021

Summer Qi for the Heart Summer is an expansive time of year that is governed by the fire element and the heart in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Here are my suggestions for strengthening your heart in the summer months. The Heart in TCM The heart is a yin organ, paired with the small intestines, a…

Spring Qi for the Liver

Byadmin 14/03/202114/08/2021

Spring Qi for the Liver Spring is a time of re-birth and new growth. A time for outward expression, like the first signs of plant life that burst out of the earth. A time for new beginnings and waking up. Spring is governed by the wood element and the liver organ in Traditional Chinese Medicine…

Winter Qi for the Kidneys

Byadmin 06/12/202014/08/2021

Winter Qi for the Kidneys Winter is yin by nature, a time for consolidating, stillness and retreating within. It is a dark, cold, wet and icy time. The winter solstice is seen as absolute yin, with the tiniest spark of light within. It is easy for our vitality to become depleted in this season, as…

Healthy Breathing | Inner Smile Meditation | Meditation | Qi Gong | Traditional Chinese Medicine

Autumn Qi for the Lungs

Byadmin 09/10/202014/08/2021

Autumn Qi for the Lungs Autumn is a mellowing and contracting time of year that is governed by the metal element and the lungs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Here are my suggestions for strengthening your lungs as the weather turns cooler. Lungs and Large Intestines in TCM The lung is known as a yin…

Healthy Movement Livestream

Byadmin 16/03/202022/04/2021

Healthy Movement Livestream Online Tai Chi & Qigong for Health In response to the current health difficulties, we now offer two online Tai Chi and Qigong live-stream classes each week. These lessons are available globally. You don’t need a lot of space, a step or two in any direction and pets are welcome. These classes…

Newport Tai Chi Winter Spring 2020

Byadmin 26/11/201929/09/2021

** CLASS CLOSED ** Our community class in Newport on the Isle of Wight closed in March 2020 under goverment mandate, and permanently closed in September 2021. We apologise for the inconvenience. To locate a Tai Chi instructor in the UK visit www.taichiunion.com Winter – Spring Term 2020 Join our community Tai Chi and Qigong…

Chronic Pain Qigong Livestream

Byadmin 14/11/201925/07/2021

Chronic Pain Qigong Livestream Come along to our monthly online livestream for those living with chronic pain, who would like to explore gentle and powerful movements for both mind and body. Join instructor Nicola from the warmth and comfort of your own home for an hour of self discovery, discussion and practice in a private…

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Ask the Teacher

Byadmin 03/09/201922/04/2021

Ask the Teacher I’ve recently received a number of similar questions into my email inbox which I’ll be answering in next month’s newsletter. I thought this would make a great opportunity for you lovely folk to get involved. If you have any pressing questions about your Tai Chi training, or need some advice about your…

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Newport Tai Chi Autumn 2019

Byadmin 12/07/201929/09/2021

** CLASS CLOSED ** Our community class in Newport on the Isle of Wight closed in March 2020 under goverment mandate, and permanently closed in September 2021. We apologise for the inconvenience. To locate a Tai Chi instructor in the UK visit www.taichiunion.com Autumn 2019 Join our community Tai Chi and Qigong class in Newport…

Chronic Pain Course IOW

Byadmin 14/06/201925/07/2021

Chronic Pain Course IOW ReMap Course Summary – March to June 2019 Wednesday 12 June 2019 saw the completion of the 12 week ReMap course in Newport on the Isle of Wight, a movement and stillness class for those living with chronic pain. Over the duration I introduced the students to ‘Hibernating Bear Tai Chi’, covering…

ReMap Course Isle of Wight

Byadmin 15/03/201922/04/2021

ReMap Course Isle of Wight Movement and Stillness for Health and Wellbeing March – June 2019 Isle of Wight charity the Independent Arts are launching a new project entitled ‘ReMap’ on 20th March in conjunction with the ‘Chronic Pain’ department at St Mary’s Hospital. This project is designed to help people manage their chronic pain…

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Tai Chi Qigong for Ehlers Danlos

Byadmin 17/02/201923/07/2021

Tai Chi Qigong for Ehlers Danlos Exploring the potential of Tai Chi and qigong exercises to aid the genetic connective tissue disorder called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Instructor Nicola lives with hypermobility EDS, you can read her journey in health here. Living with a different health base-line from the norm comes with plenty of challenges, from…