Building Resilience in 2021
Building Resilience in 2021 Do not worry, this is not a blog post with a humble brag about how I wrote a novel during the 2020 restrictions or learned how to perfect the art of the soufflé. Nope, I’m the … Read More
Ways to Relieve Stress
11/03/2020
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Ways to Relieve Stress Managing stress is often overlooked. Our bodies are not built for the modern world. There is growing pressure on everyone, to go faster, be more productive, achieve more, do more and so on. Before we look … Read More
Tai Chi for Over Thinkers
19/06/2019
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For people that tend to over-think, the slow moving practices of Tai Chi and Qigong can be a great way to calm the mind, restore grounding and connection to our physical bodies. The Buddhists practice ‘nowness’, is what we call … Read More
Tai Chi for Anxiety and Depression
06/04/2019
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I am often asked will Tai Chi and Qigong cure anxiety and depression? Simply no. The movement arts are not a replacement for professional psychology. If you live with anxiety or depression, it is advised to seek professional advice before … Read More
Celebrating International Womens Day
14/02/2019
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** Free Online Event – From My Home To Yours ** FULLY BOOKED Celebrate International Woman’s Day with instructor Nicola on Sunday 10 March 2019 at 10.30am. Join our virtual classroom and experience learning qigong online with women … Read More
What makes Tai Chi an Amazing Exercise?
25/04/2016
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Qigong and Tai Chi as Superior Forms of Exercise Instructor John Blue has a great youtube channel, with a friendly and informal style of teaching. His videos “explore some of the aspects of qigong & Taiji Quan that makes them … Read More
Tai Chi for Serotonin, Dopamine, Endorphins
03/03/2014
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Tai Chi for Serotonin, Dopamine, Endorphins Serotonin is a naturally occurring substance (chemical neurotransmitter) within the human body. It helps to control our mood, emotions, thought patterns, learning and sleep by carrying signals in between the nerve cells (neurons). It … Read More
The Power of Breathing
07/02/2014
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Breathing and Your Health In ancient Eastern cultures breathing is seen as fundamental to life-long health. This has become lost in the modern world, leaning more on pharmaceutical companies to provide us with ‘better health’. Learning to breathe more effectively … Read More
Tai Chi for Depression
07/02/2014
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This webpage shares student experiences of training Tai Chi and Qingong when living with depression. For more information about the many benefits of the Classical Chinese practices, read my article on how Tai Chi and Qigong can aid anxiety and … Read More
Compassionate Tai Chi
31/12/2013
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Can Tai Chi and Qigong help you become more compassionate with yourself and others? Regular practice of the Classical Chinese arts helps bring about a positive change in personal health, happiness and longevity. The slow-moving exercises and stillness practices slow … Read More
Taiji Qigong Chronic Fatigue
12/08/2013
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How the Classical Chinese Arts can aid the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome One of my students has written a personal account of her Qigong practice relating to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS): “I had been diagnosed with CFS in 2009, … Read More
Benefits of Smiling
03/02/2012
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The Benefits of Smiling A smile is simple, effective and free. In Taoist philosophy the smile is seen as the gateway to health, happiness and longevity. The foundation practice of the inner smile draws on the simplicity of smiling into … Read More
Tai Chi and Hypermobility Syndrome
29/01/2012
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As a Tai Chi Instructor I live with the genetic defect Hypermobility Syndrome (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome). You can read my personal journey living with EDS here. The really good news is that Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Meditation are all … Read More
Why Smile to our Organs
24/11/2011
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How much attention do you pay your face, hair and body each day? How many times do you look in a mirror a day? Do you know where your organs are in your body or what they look like? In … Read More
Tai Chi Standing
18/11/2011
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Standing Still for Powerful Health Zhan Zhuang is a powerful internal practice where a static posture is held for a period of time. Standing is an important part of Tai Chi and Qi Gong training and should be built up … Read More
