Tai Chi Qigong
In this moving meditation the body and breath are given time to harmonise, which in turn helps to release tension
There are significant health benefits and no contra indications
It is for everybody and is available online and in-person
Online
Mondays 6:00pm
Wednesdays 6:00pm
Thursdays 5:45pm
Call Mike on 07956 078392 for details
Call Sue on 07951 956758 for Wednesday details
Lynn, Mike and Sue - our Session Leaders
Tai Chi in the Park
Fridays 10:15 am at Tiddenfoot Waterside Park. To book call Mike on 07956 078392 for details or email mikelifebalance@gmail.com
Tuesdays at 12 noon at Aston Clinton Park with Lynn – call 07803 135294 for details or email lynnlifebalance@gmail.com
£6.50 per session – payable monthly in arrears for sessions you attend. See below blended discount packages.
Come along and join us !
Tiddenfoot Waterside Park
All of our session leaders hold a Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity CIMPSA) accredited certificate in Tai Chi Qi Gong Well Being and Rehabilitation. All instructors, arealso trained in accredited Emergency First Aid @ Work (EFAW)
‘3 times a week’ packages
Regular practise is the best way!
Aston Clinton clients: £25 pcm Direct Debit package includes ‘Tai Chi in the Park’ on Tuesdays with Lynn plus two online sessions per week (Monday and Thursday evenings) with Mike or Sue.
Tiddenfoot clients : £25 pcm Direct Debit package includes ‘Tai Chi in the Park’ on Fridays plus two online sessions per week (Monday and Wednesday evenings) .
Online only clients: £25 pcm Direct Debit package includes Tai Chi online on Wednesday evenings with Sue plus one extra online session on a Monday and Thursday evening with either Mike or Sue.
To book - email Sue at suelifebalance @gmail.com
Aston Clinton Park
What is Tai Chi Qigong?
Tai Chi translates as ‘Supreme Ultimate’ and Qigong translates as ‘energy work’. The movements we follow in the Shibashi Set have been taken from Tai Chi Chuan and have been developed over centuries.
The set is designed to improve the flow and balance of Qi in the body, leading to improvement in general health and well-being. The gentle rocking motions and stretching movements improve circulation and digestion. The chest exercises and controlled breathing assist with lung conditions and asthma. The overall effect of the set is to reduce mental stress and physical tension within the body.
Each movement has specific health benefits and the sequence is energetically balanced. We start each movement gently, allowing the body and breath to move into alignment.
What Are The Benefits?
Improves health and increases energy, agility and flexibility
Loosens and strengthens joints and muscles
Controls weight
Rejuvenates body, mind and spirit
Reduces stress and increases relaxation
Improves concentration and intuitive abilities
Helps to control emotions
Easy to learn and follow
‘3 times a week’ packages
Regular practise is the best way!
Aston Clinton clients: £25 pcm Direct Debit package includes ‘Tai Chi in the Park’ on Tuesdays with Lynn plus two online sessions per week (Monday and Thursday evenings) with Mike.
Tiddenfoot clients : £25 pcm Direct Debit package includes ‘Tai Chi in the Park’ on Fridays with Mike plus two online sessions per week (Monday and Thursday evenings) .
Online only clients: £25 pcm Direct Debit package includes Tai Chi online on Wednesday evenings with Sue plus two extra online sessions (Monday and Thursday evenings) with Mike.
The Qigong Session Leaders
Mike Neary
My journey began when I was studying Lau Gar Kung Fu, at the age of 15. When practising full contact fighting I became fascinated by the idea that Qi is energy or ‘vital breath’ and Gong means ‘to practise’ or skill.
These were the first steps in my lifetime of learning, which never ends.
Lynn Andrews
I qualified as a Tai Chi Qigong Session Leader in August 2022. I currently hold a Certificate in Tai Chi Qi Gong Well Being and Rehabilitation.
I specialise in linking an appreciation of ‘the outdoors’ with the Tai Chi experience I am currently building an active group of participants in Aston Clinton Park on Tuesdays at 12:00 pm
Sue Cocklin
I am a martial artist (contact karate, AKA kickboxing) and have a great interest in all things martial art related. This led me to Tai Chi Qigong, as a form of stretching in between classes, and staying flexible in later years. I love sharing this exercise with others and being able give something back to the universe, that we are all lucky enough to be part of.