Private Online Tuition
1 hour live online private lesson
£37 – £45 per hour
Join me online via MSTeams or Zoom for 121 private Chen Tai Chi, Qigong, Hibernating bear, Taoist meditation, breathwork sessions. I offer personalised instruction to help you build strength, reduce stress, and increase mental clarity. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, these one-on-one sessions are tailored to fit your specific goals. With expert guidance, you’ll learn how to integrate these powerful practices into your daily routine, helping you feel more balanced and energised, to truly come home to your body.
Description
Your Location: We are based in the UK and operate on either GMT or BST (GMT+1) time zones. Lessons are available globally. If you live outside of the time zone and would like to try distance learning, find out more here.
Level: Open to all levels of students. Please get in touch with instructor Nicola via the online form if you would like to set up an initial online 15 minute chat on MSTeams or Zoom.
Instructor: Nicola of Earth Balance Tai Chi
Chen Tai Chi Syllabus
- Chen Tai Chi – Silk Reeling
- Chen Tai Chi – Five Elements Form
- Chen Tai Chi – Four Corners Form
- Chen Tai Chi – 18 Form
- Chen Tai Chi – 74 Form / Laojia Yi Lu
- Zhan Zhuang – Standing Practice
- Taoist and Shaolin Versions – 8 Pieces Brocade (Ba Duan Jin)
- 5 Animal Frolics (Wu Qin Xi)
- Eight Energy Circle Walking
- Earth Qi Gong for Women
- Soma Dao Qigong
- Shibashi Qigong
- Silk Reeling Qigong
- Zhan Zhuang – Standing Practice
- Qigong Wall Squatting
- Seasonal Qigong: spring, summer, transitions, autumn, winter
Hibernating Bear Syllabus
- Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, mindfulness, breathwork and relaxation techniques
- Focus on supporting health and wellbeing
- Stillness and movement practices
- Hypermobile body programme
Stillness Practices Syllabus
LESSON FORMAT – Option 1: Online Lesson
What is included in the lesson?
- The cost of this class includes a one hour live online tuition with instructor Nicola.
- These classes are interactive and are a mixture of instructor demonstration, student observation, practice and correction.
- Within the lesson, we work within the small space of the web cam view.
What is included outside of the lesson?
- The cost is for one hour of online tuition only.
- No further resources provided.
LESSON FORMAT – Option 2: Lesson + Notes/Homework
What is included in the lesson?
- The cost of this class includes a one hour live online tuition with instructor Nicola.
- These classes are interactive and are a mixture of instructor demonstration, student observation, practice and correction.
- Within the lesson, we work within the small space of the web cam view.
- The bulk of your practice and exploration is done outside of the online class.
What is included outside of the lesson?
- After the lesson you will be sent homework. This may be a review of the previous lesson or self-led learning to prepare for the next lesson.
- Practice.
- Upload your video to the ‘Tai Chi cloud’ and send your questions via email.
- You will receive an email with corrections and feedback.
- Practice.
- Next lesson.
Flexibility: You have the flexibility to set the pace of learning to suit your needs. Whether monthly, bi-monthly, weekly whatever works for you and the available time you have to practice.
Online Lessons Caveat: Please note that tutoring 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.
TERMS
Format: Over MS Teams or Zoom your instructor Nicola will guide you through 1-2-1 private tuition. The lesson will be a mixture of instructor demonstration, student observation, practice and correction. This is your lesson, so will be personalised to you.
Duration: One hour for one person.
Advance Payment Method: Debit or credit card via the booking system. Contact Nicola for details and a link to book.
Requirements: Highspeed broadband internet connection, web camera, computer microphone, computer speakers. Your webcam must be set up and tested in advance so that your whole body is shown in the video screen with speakers and microphone working.
Terms: 24 hours notice for cancellations, no refunds within this time frame.
Legal: We are based in the UK and governed by UK jurisdiction.
