Hibernating Bear Livestream

Tai Chi & Qi Gong Online Class

The Hibernating Bear lessons offer a more gentle approach to training Tai Chi and Qigong. The weekly Zoom livestream class include seated and standing movements, guiding you through gentle tension relief, physical relaxation and meditation techniques. Give momentum to self-care, boost your mental health and support your physical body with kindness. Open to everyone, for all abilities, for all ages especially those living with chronic health, chronic pain and chronic fatigue, senior citizens, and anybody who would like to nourish the mind and body through relaxing movement and stillness. Beginners welcome to join. 

4 x video on demand classes p/month

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Lesson details

  • Upcoming Dates: 2, 9, 16, 23 November and 7, 14, 21, 28 December.
  • Regular Classes: 1 per week, totalling 4 per month.
  • Lesson Duration: 1 hour.
  • Day/Time: Video recording uploaded by Thursday evening.
  • Access: Via Vimeo on demand for one month.
  • Support: Contact Nicola via the Patreon support group.
  • Instructor:  Nicola of Earth Balance Tai Chi.
  • Note: This is not a live class on Zoom. Study at a time and pace that suits you via catch up videos on demand.

Hibernating Bear Schedule Nov 23


About you

Everyone is welcome from 18 years to 80 plus. These lessons are open to beginner level students upwards, no experience needed.  To have the best experience during the live streams you must be physically able to follow along with the class for 1 hour.  You need space to step two to three times in any direction. These classes are a mixture of:

  • Seated presentation and discussion.
  • Seated or standing loosening exercises.
  • Seated or standing breath work.
  • Seated or standing Tai Chi and Qigong movements.
  • Seated or lying down relaxation and meditation session.

If you have complex health needs where bespoke tuition is needed, these lessons are taught as online private tuition where you work with instructor Nicola directly. Please contact Nicola with any questions about whether you are suitable to participate in the livestream.


Fire Subscription

FIRE TIER – 4 x CLASS PER MONTH

      • Cost: ÂŁ15 + VAT per month subscription.
      • 4 x Hibernating Bear classes per month.
      • New uploads on Vimeo on Thursdays.
      • All video recordings available for 1 month.
      • Access to the Hibernating Bear private community, patron only posts, chronic health support & connection with others.

Water SubscriptionWATER TIER – 1 x CLASS PER MONTH

      • Cost: ÂŁ5 + VAT per month subscription.
      • 1 x Hibernating Bear classes per month.
      • New uploads on Vimeo on the first Thursday of the month.
      • All video recordings available for 1 month.
      • Access to the Hibernating Bear private community, patron only posts, chronic health support & connection with others.

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What you will learn

N.B. This is not tuition where you will learn a Tai Chi routine or a qigong set. The focus is on Tai Chi movements, drills and exercises for health. Especially correcting and maintaining physical alignment, with deep muscular / soft tissue /joint movements and diaphragmatic breathing.

Hibernating Bear Tai Chi is for students looking to/for…

        • Be flexible and adaptive in your Tai Chi and Qigong practice, to be able to sit or stand.
        • Aid recovery from injury or illness.
        • Help ease the symptoms of living with chronic or degenerative health conditions.
        • A more gentle and relaxed approach to exercise.
        • To gain confidence before attending a public class.
        • To get back into exercise after being sedentary.
        • Would like to learn in the privacy of the home.
        • A class where all ages and all abilities are welcome.

Vimeo Tai Chi ClassesVideo Catch Up: The lessons are recorded in 1080p HD, you will have access to either 1-4 weeks via Vimeo.  Once your subscription is active, you will be sent the Vimeo link.

Contact: Any questions please contact Nicola here.

Caveat: Please note that learning online is not a replacement for in person classes. Tai Chi and Qigong should ideally be taught in a hands on manner, where movement, posture and alignment corrections are given and shown physically.

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. Our privacy policy is noted here.


Subscription Terms

Patreon Payment Terms: Monthly automatic renewal via Patreon. Cancellations apply from the next month.  Please read Patreon’s subscription terms here.

Requirements: A good size PC monitor, a good internet connection and computer speakers. Best suited to a laptop or home PC. Mobile devices are not suitable for the livestream as the screen size is too small.

Legal: We are based in the UK and governed by UK jurisdiction.

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