Tai chi and Qigong

Service Description

1st March, 5th April, 3rd May, 7th June. Tai chi and Qigong are often described as “meditation in movement”. They are ancient Chinese arts that are beneficial to health and wellbeing in many ways. The movements are gentle, soft and flowing, which makes you feel calm and relaxed. You move slowly, with control, which improves your balance. You move from your centre, which helps you become more co-ordinated. Repeating the sequences and patterns improves your memory. Tai chi and Qigong enhance your “chi” which translates as your “vital force” or energy. Chi runs in energy channels or “meridians” throughout the body, in a loop. Like rivers, the meridians can become blocked, or stagnant. Doing Tai chi and Qigong unblocks the channels, allowing the chi to flow freely and increasing your capacity to develop more chi. Over time your energy levels increase, your sleep improves and your resistance to illness is enhanced. Each class includes: Qigong exercises that combine movement and breath. Qigong standing postures (which can be adapted for sitting) Chen style tai chi silk reeling exercises. Yang style tai chi walking. Bagua dragon exercises “Shen Jin Ba Gu” – joint opening and muscle lengthening exercise. Five Animals Qigong. The Five Animals are: Tiger, Deer, Bear, Monkey and Crane. The classes are relaxed and informal and beginners are welcome. Just wear loose comfortable clothes and soft shoes and bring some water to drink. Kath Revell, aka Ninja Granny, has been learning and teaching Tai chi and Qigong for over 30 years and is a member of the Tai chi Union of GB. She runs regular classes in South East Cornwall. Please visit www.ninjagranny.org for more details or contact Kath by phoning 07729 907056, or emailing ninjagranny20@gmail.com