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Welcome to my beginners Chen Tai Chi silk reeling video course. Learn the signature movement of Chen Tai Chi known as Chan Si Gong with me, instructor Nicola. You will be taken step by step through the foundation methods of body alignment, spirals and rotations, and choreography. Develop your Tai Chi movements at your own pace and from the comfort of your home.
Welcome to my traditional Chen Tai Chi short form course. Join me, instructor Nicola from my virtual studio and learn from the comfort of your own home. Delve into the world of an aligned posture, body mechanics and silk reeling spirals. Follow along with detailed instruction and common adjustments. Designed for students who enjoy a challenge.
Instructor Nicola has been a regular Tai Chi and Qigong blogger since 2010. This E-Book is a collection of her Tai Chi, Qigong and meditation musings, covering the learning process, expectations, principles and movements. Purchase of this book helps support this website and is an opportunity to read all of the articles in a formatted way without advertisements.
Join us on the last Saturday in April to celebrate World Tai Chi and Qigong Day! This class is open to everyone and is being hosted by instructor Nicola at Earth Balance Tai Chi from the UK. Take an hour out of your day to discover Chen Tai Chi and health Qi Gong exercises. Learn to calm the mind whilst strengthening the body. For new beginners and seasoned students, our virtual school is open to all. Let’s celebrate together. Bookings are open via this page to reserve your place. See you in class!
Silk reeling spirals are the foundation of traditional Chen style Tai Chi practice. Also known as Chan Si Gong; Chan (pulling), Si (silk) and Gong (skill achieved through applied effort over time). Silk reeling is a set of repetitive rotating, curving, coiling and spiralling movements combined with whole body relaxation, opening and closing movements, body alignment, rooting and breath work. This workshop will explore the art of the Tai Chi spiral and integrated body movements. Everyone welcome, all levels training together.