Syllabus
‘Tai Chi is very simple. However simple is not the same as easy.
The delightful simplicity of moving with our body, rather than doing something to it, is a genuine art.
It requires an open-hearted attention and a child-like wonder.’
Alan
How does a Taoist master deal with big problems?
She doesn’t.
She deals with them when they are small.
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About the Current Classes & 1-2-1 Tuition
‘Tai Chi for Living Well’ is an on-going class to connect you to the essence of Tai Chi through a series of simple Tai Chi exercises and active reflection. The course is suitable for people of all ages. It acts as a foundation for further studies but is also complete in itself. It is suitable for all ages. Class duration - 60 minutes.
Class Requirements - simply a willingness to participate and enjoy - suitable for complete beginners.
Tai Chi Circle Form - This is a class to learn a short sequence of the Yang-style Short Form in an 8-week course. Each week a new posture is added to the sequence of slow, flowing movements. Class duration - 60 minutes.
Class Requirements - simply a willingness to participate and enjoy - to get the full benefit of this class participants need to practise between lessons for at least 15 minutes, 3 times a week. Suitable for complete beginners.
Tai Chi Short Form - A class to learn the complete Yang-style Short Form. This class builds on the sequence learnt in the Circle Form class. Class duration - 90 minutes. Course duration - 32 weeks.
Class Requirements - to get the full benefit of this class participants need to practise between lessons for at least 20 minutes, 3 times a week.
Short Form Revisited
A class to re-connect with your Tai Chi Short Form and more. Whether you've learnt and forgotten the Short Form or only learnt a little of it, this class will be really beneficial.
We will revisit sequences from the Short Form as a way to reveal and practice the Tai Chi approach to living well. How to be rooted and centred, to become present and flow, to release unhelpful patterns and become more alive.
The class will involve some duo work and meditation as well as looking at applying our discoveries in daily life.
Duo Tai Chi - 'Dancing Tai Chi'
Duo Tai Chi consists of moving with different partners whilst embodying the principles of Tai Chi movement. It can be practised at varying tempos and so is sometimes more akin to Tai Chi dancing. Flowing, alive, present & fun. The class includes Single Push Hands & Double Push Hands (Tui Shou) and Ta Lu. This class is open to those with some Tai Chi experience as well as complete beginners. Class duration - 90 minutes. Course duration - 8 weeks.
Class Requirements - simply a willingness to participate and enjoy.
Sword Form Class
This class is learning the Tai Chi Yang-style 'Loong Chuan Sword Form' with special emphasis on exploring the spirit of the sword. This quality is the spirit of vitality: lightness with precision; play with purpose; aliveness within relaxation. The class is for students with several years Tai Chi experience.
Class duration - 90 minutes. Course duration - 32 weeks.
Class Requirements - to get the full benefit of this class participants need to practise between lessons for at least 20 minutes, 3 times a week.
1-2-1 tuition
There is also the option to learn Tai Chi, meditation etc. through booking some personal tuition. Just contact me by phone or email and we can discuss arranging for some sessions.
Heartland Tai Chi Syllabus
‘Tai Chi for Living Well’ - Learn the essentials of Tai Chi through some simple exercises (Chi Kung).
Solo Forms
Circle Form - Short Form - Long Form - Mirror Form - Sword Form
Duo Forms
Single & Double Push Hands (Tui Shou) - Ta Lu - Wa Pu - Free Style
Exercises
Taoist Health Exercises - Chi Kung - Tai Chi Shibashi (18 Breathing Exercises) -
8 Strands of Silk Brocade - Dance of the 5 Elements
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