Tai Chi Hurt My Knees
Tai Chi Hurt My Knees There are many barriers to starting something new, whether a hobby, new job or leisure activity. We are our worst enemy sometimes and our minds will throw up all sorts of reasons why not to … Read More
Newport Tai Chi Autumn 2019
12/07/2019
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** PLEASE NOTE FROM TUESDAY 24 MARCH 2020 – CLASS CLOSED ** To be reviewed in September 2021. Any changes will be sent out in the school newsletter and on the blog. Autumn 2019 Join our community Tai Chi and … Read More
Tai Chi for Over Thinkers
19/06/2019
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Tai Chi for Over Thinkers 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 … Read More
Spring School News
14/02/2019
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Spring School News 2019 Spring is near and life is beginning to return to the earth. My favourite time of year is about to erupt into pink and white blossom. Over the last months, my online lessons have flowed into … Read More
Challenges in Tai Chi Training
20/12/2018
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Challenges in your Tai Chi Training As student, you can expect many challenges to come up during your training in a group class and your practice at home. Try to hold a positive approach, seeing challenge as opportunity. Tai Chi … Read More
Motivation in your Tai Chi Practice
20/12/2018
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Staying Motivated in your Tai Chi Practice First let’s look at the difference between intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic Motivation This is when the urge to do something comes from within, for personal reward and personal joy without a goal … Read More
September School News
09/09/2018
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Back to School! It’s that time of year again. September rolls around quickly and with that a renewed enthusiasm for extra-curricular activities. In my experience autumn sees a surge in people wanting to start a new exercise routine and/or hobby. … Read More
Chen Style Tai Chi | Chen Taiji Silk Reeling | Health | Posture | Relaxation | Tai Chi Form | Zhan Zhuang
Hibernating Bear Tai Chi
26/08/2018
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Hibernating Bear Tai Chi “Build a Strong Foundation for Mind and Body Health” The phrase “Hibernating Bear” comes from instructor Nicola’s ethos to make authentic Tai Chi and Qigong available to all abilities of students, no matter age, physical ability … Read More
When Resources aren’t Enough
29/08/2014
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A delve into the Tai Chi learning process, looking at the ebb and flow of training a life-long art. When learning Tai Chi, there are several highs and lows along the way. Sometimes students will say “The resources aren’t enough”. … Read More
What is your Goal?
25/07/2014
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Tai Chi, Qigong and Meditation Training Maybe it’s easiest to start with my goal, or rather my journey. I am striving to be myself, it is as simple as that. So my goal in my Tai Chi, Qigong and meditation … Read More
Tai Chi for All Abilities
29/03/2014
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Tai Chi for All Abilities Our aim at Earth Balance Tai Chi is to create classes that are accessible across the whole community. We provide Tai Chi and Qigong for all abilities, meaning seated and chair based for those with … Read More
Music for your Practice
20/12/2013
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Music for your Practice Tai Chi and Qigong It’s always difficult to find good quality new music for your Tai Chi and Qigong practice. Composer Nick from www.aroshanti.com has created a series of relaxation albums that are first-rate. Aroshanti remains … Read More
Chen Taiji Cloud Hands
02/10/2013
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Chen Taiji Cloud Hands For students wishing to practice at home, here some resources to help. In the Chen style Tai Chi movement “Wave Hands like Clouds” (Yun Shou) this uses the double arm silk reeling movement with a side … Read More
Knee Alignment Tai Chi
30/09/2013
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Knee Alignment Tai Chi Improving Posture in your Tai Chi Practice In Tai Chi and Qigong practice, correct knee alignment is often neglected which can lead to pain, injury and long-term damage. As the largest and most complex joint in … Read More
