Tai Chi

Tai Chi Classes

Tai Chi Chuan, or Tai Chi as it more commonly known, comes from China and is a slow moving meditation which helps to bring balance to body, mind and soul.

The slow speed of the movements disguises the fact that Tai Chi is also a martial art based on soft power. These two aspects of Tai Chi work by tuning in to “chi” or lifeforce energy.

In my classes students practise this firstly through freeing up, relaxation and raising the awareness of tension in our bodies. They also  physically explore grounding, alignment, use of breath, sensing and intention.

Tai Chi players continuosly refine these skills, and other, on deeper levels as their understanding and experience of the topic grows. Predominantly students learn solo forms to begin with and progress into partner forms such as Da Lu and the faster San Shou. There are also weapon forms, in addition to the open or empty hand forms which use fans, staff, longsword or broadsword.

You can start learning by attending a weekly class. Details below.

Okehampton
Tuesdays 9.30-10.30 am for Beginners at Parklands Leisure Centre, Simmons Park
Wenesdays 6.00-7.30pm for Beginners at Parklands Leisure Centre, Simmons Park

Tavistock
Tuesdays 11.30-1.00pm for those who have Multiple Sclerosis at Alexander Centre

Whiddon Down
Wednesdays 10-11.30 for Intermediates at the Village Hall

Monthly Classes
A regular Thursday monthly class for adults with learning difficulties takes place at “Puzzle Tree” Okehampton

Pippa Cherrington is a registered tai chi instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain, having trained with the School of Living Movement and a holistic massage therapist. As such she brings a healing insight to working with students both able and disabled.

For enquiries about classes and individual guidance ring Pippa on 07889 532 982

The Tai Chi Union for Great Britain
"The Tai Chi Union for Great Britain exists to unite Tai Chi practitioners, promote Tai Chi in all its aspects including health, aesthetic meditation and self defence and to improve standards and collate and disseminate information on Tai Chi classes and events in Great Britain and elsewhere." The Tai Chi Union for Great Britain is an association of practitioners of recognised styles of Tai Chi Chuan.Founded in 1991 it has grown to include a national list of over 800 registered instructors throughout the whole of the British Isles. The Union produces a magazine full of discussion, styles and techniques called “Tai Chi Chuan & Oriental Arts “which is available through me or directly from their website.

To learn more about the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain or read articles about tai chi please visit http://www.taichiunion.com

For a recent article on the health benefits of tai chi why not visit
http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2010/12/14/for-health-benefits-try-tai-chi.aspx