Coming Soon! T’ai Chi and Well-Being

Two new, 6 week introductory T’ai Chi and well-being classes are coming to The Hub and will be available to book soon. Spotlight looked at the benefits of this ancient art form and spoke to instructor, Gail.

Firstly, Gail started by describing what is involved. “T’ai Chi & wellbeing is perfect for individuals with the patience to discover fitness and well-being from the inside out, no matter the age or ability. It teaches the graceful flowing movements of an ancient art in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. NHS Research has shown that T’ai Chi can help people to improve posture, balance, and mobility by increasing general fitness and co-ordination at both a physical and mental level. Movements can be adapted to suit most physical limitations.”

Gail has been practising and teaching T’ai Chi for over 20 years and still smiles when students ask about the benefits to be gained from practicing this ancient art, and says, “The Lee Family Arts (LFA) style of T’ai Chi is taught purely to enhance personal health and is based on the principles of Chinese medicine. It is a low-impact exercise that teaches you to breathe deeply and naturally whilst being conscious of what your body is doing. T’ai Chi originated in China over 3000 years ago as a martial art, but today it is universally recognised as having significance in the ‘mind-body therapies’ field. T’ai Chi is increasingly used in the prevention and/or treatment of many common health problems”.

“Within LFA T’ai Chi, we also teach Taoist Yoga breathing exercises, these also help to strengthen every part of your body and mind. Movements are never forced, and muscles remain relaxed throughout.

This gentle form of exercise does not leave you breathless but does focus on the key components of inner health and fitness: maintaining muscle strength, greater flexibility, improved balance, and co-ordination”

“For me, the excellent thing about T’ai Chi is that you don’t have to be super fit, in good shape or in the best of health to get started. So, why not give it a go, you might find that it is the perfect activity for you to practice whilst enhancing your health potentially for the rest of your life!”

Gail adds, “Comfortable clothing, soft footwear and a smile are all that you need to bring with you, to get you started!”

The course fee is £42 per person, paid in advance., and dates are yet to be announced.

For more information or to book your place, call Gail on 07950 548983.

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