Here is the warm-up routine we do in class. When you practise at home, you can follow this to warm yourself up before you start.
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Here are the Zhan Zhong exercises that we sometimes do in class. These are superb exercises, great for building internal energy and strength, if you practise them regularly. If you have any questions, just ask in class.
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Here are the Eight Fine Treasures, which we practice in class, as a reminder for when you are practicing them at home.
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Here’s the Second Section of Yang Cheng Fu’s Long Form, the Form we concentrate on during the second half of our Tai Chi class. I have posted this video so that you can remind yourself of the postures and practice at home.
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Here are the 64 Breath Chi Kung exercises that we sometimes do during the first half of our Tai Chi classes, so you can have a go at them at home.
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Here are the simple Chi Kung exercises that we tend to do in the first half of class, before we move on to Yang Cheng Fu’s Long Form during the second half.
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In the first place, it is enjoyable to practise, so you feel that you want to get up and do it. You don’t need to wear special clothing or electronic measuring devices or go to a special place – you can do it anywhere. Obviously, the relaxed movement helps you…
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In an interesting twist on studies of falling, researchers found that the frequency of fear of falling was reduced from 56% to 31% in a large group of adults 70 years and older who practised tai chi regularly. Confidence about not falling, and self-confidence in general, may be an unintended benefit of tai chi but one that is certainly worth pursuing. In a…
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So why is Steve going on about the Fun Run on May 31st when it’s only January? Why? Because the sign up starts on January 31st and I don’t want anyone to miss out, should the signup have closed without them having had a chance to join in! We are…
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Most of the research on tai chi has been done in older individuals in the area of balance and fall prevention. This area of research is important because fall-related injuries are the leading cause of death from injury and disabilities among older adults. One of the most serious fall injuries is hip fracture; one-half of all older adults hospitalised for…
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