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Welcome to the Eight Pieces of Brocade Qigong / Ba Duan Jin video course. A beginners routine that is a great introduction to Qigong as a movement system. Learn the movement choreography, structural alignment and applied relaxation. Develop your Qigong movements at your own pace and from the comfort of your home.
Welcome to the ‘Five Animals Chair Qigong for Beginners’ video masterclass. A foundation routine introducing Qigong as a movement practice through the postures of the five animals: Tiger, Deer, Bear, Monkey, and Bird. This class is adapted for seated practice to accommodate individuals with reduced mobility.
New Qigong students start here! This beginner Qigong course covers foundation Qigong movements, posture and body alignment, body method, natural lengthening, state shifting, flow state, and breath work. A comprehensive introduction to six stages in the learning process of traditional Qigong practice.
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 15 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.
Welcome to my the Chen style Tai Chi 18 form vide course. Join me, instructor Nicola from my virtual studio and learn from the comfort of your own home. Follow along with this 18 part video series covering the complete form routine along with silk reeling exercises and foundation training. Wishing you happy training!
Welcome to my 12 week Earth Qigong for Women video course. Join me, instructor Nicola from my virtual studio and learn from the comfort of your own home. Follow along with 15 hours of in depth instruction, exploring body alignment and movement principles. The video recordings are taken from our latest livestream course in 2023. Suitable for new beginners.
Welcome to the ‘Eight Energies Circle Walking Qi Gong for Beginners’ video course. Learn the foundations of walking the circle, along with guidance with posture, choreography, and the eight postures. An energising and uplifting routine that will keep your fingers and toes warm! This series of video classes was recorded during our livestream in 2023!
Learn a variety of breathing practices that aid health, relaxation, focus and grounding. In ancient Eastern cultures breathing is seen as fundamental to life-long health. Oxygen is vital to a healthy mind and body. Learn how to bring more oxygen into all body systems, how to switch on your natural relaxation response and how to improve toxin removal from your body. It’s all in the breath!
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!
Join me virtually on Zoom for Qigong, nourishing breath work and Taoist meditation near the winter solstice 2024. Learn relaxing movement and stillness techniques to foster a calm state and release physical tension. Dip into the world of internal cultivation practices for health, happiness and longevity.
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Renew – Grow – Blossom
Welcome the arrival of spring with an energising and awakening Qigong masterclass live on Zoom. We are gathering one day after the equinox on Friday, 21 March, at 10am GMT to explore Soma Dao Qigong, with a focus on nourishing the liver and strengthening the wood element. Through graceful movements, intentional breathing, and Taoist practice, to align with the vitality of spring. Shed tension, enhance your mobility, and restore balance as we embrace this season of growth and renewal.
Join me in my virtual studio on the autumn equinox to celebrate this wonderful relaxed time of mellowing, contracting and softening. Follow along with Soma Dao Qigong movements and breath work techniques that help strengthen the lungs / metal element in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Take time out to help loosen physical tension and mobilise the body whilst changing gears down into a centred and balanced state of being. This class is for anyone looking for a healthy dose of self care!