During the Pandemic
Free: Tai Chi and Moving Meditations
These sessions are custom-designed to support you with your mental and physical well-being during the Covid-19 pandemic, when indoor activities are very limited. The curriculum was specially designed to give you an intense, but relaxing workout, which also helps with stress release; agility, fitness, balance, mindfulness - and some fun with others in these difficult times.
The moves and sequences we selected can be taught at a safe social distance (in the park) or done in a small space at home (per Zoom). We will teach short sequences, but not our long form or applications. If you like more in-depth Tai Chi training, please look at our Beginners Classes or Private Lessons.
The moves and sequences we selected can be taught at a safe social distance (in the park) or done in a small space at home (per Zoom). We will teach short sequences, but not our long form or applications. If you like more in-depth Tai Chi training, please look at our Beginners Classes or Private Lessons.
Tai Chi in the Park
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Tai Chi in the big Park (Zoom)
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Content of the SessionsWe start with a Chi Gong warm-up and guided meditation. Chi Gong is part of Chinese medicine - a massage for your energy system. Our style is called Crane's Wing Chi Gong; your arm movements will imitate 'flying' motions.
The meditation will help you anchor yourself and find new strength and inspiration. Ever once in a while, we may do a different meditation such as Hatsurei Ho (from Japanese Reiki system), or Guided Visualisations. We then do basic Tai Chi exercises which will give you a soft workout, and train your coordination and balance. Some of the basic moves are put together into short sequences, where you can just go with the flow without thinking too much... Some of these sequences have a specific purpose; e.g. raising your energy or calming yourself down. Others help to protect your personal space or to interact with your environment in a self-confident way. Our style is called 'Shaolin-Tai Chi'. It is related to Kung Fu, so it is half hard, half soft, and every single move has a health and a self-defence application (read more about our style). However, in the Exercise class, we won't talk about the martial art side very much. If you are interested in these aspects and would like to learn our form, please attend our Beginner classes. Who can participate?
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BenefitsTai Chi is great for your mental, physical and emotional health:
Important
About AndreaAndrea is a certified Tai Chi Chuan and Kung Fu instructor and offers classes in West London. She is also a meditation teacher and leadership development coach. She has worked with professionals and teams in an international context for over 30 years.
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Flexible Group Sessions: outdoors or per Zoom
This is for groups of friends or families who would like to train together, at a time that suits you.
Cost: £45 for a group of five for one hour (outdoors - around Ealing; dependent on Covid-19 rules), or an unlimited number of your friends/family members per Zoom for £35. Please note that we cannot give detailed individual feedback to more than five people online. Concessions; If your group/family struggles in the Pandemic, we are happy to give you a concession.
Once the session is scheduled, you will have to pay the full group price, even if some members of your group can't make it.
Before we start your sessions, we will have a phone conversation to discuss your specific need (age groups, physical mobility, learning goals, etc. ).
Cost: £45 for a group of five for one hour (outdoors - around Ealing; dependent on Covid-19 rules), or an unlimited number of your friends/family members per Zoom for £35. Please note that we cannot give detailed individual feedback to more than five people online. Concessions; If your group/family struggles in the Pandemic, we are happy to give you a concession.
Once the session is scheduled, you will have to pay the full group price, even if some members of your group can't make it.
Before we start your sessions, we will have a phone conversation to discuss your specific need (age groups, physical mobility, learning goals, etc. ).
Health and Safety: Please read before you join.
(you agree to these terms if you join our sessions)
- If you join our classes online or outdoors, you agree to take full responsibility for your health and safety. You won't be insured.
- If you have any concerns about your ability to attend you may want to talk to your doctor first. This will be important if you have undergone recent surgery, or if you have joint problems, heart conditions, high blood pressure or any chronic illnesses.
- For outdoor sessions: Please respect social distancing rules and don't attend if you have Covid-19 symptoms or are supposed to self-isolate. We will ask you to read/sign our Covid-19 guidelines before your first session. We will work on a grass pitch - the grass may be wet and the ground slippery during the winter months - please wear appropriate shoes and do not attend if you are at risk of falling.
- For Zoom sessions: You need a safe, empty space in your home (no sharp edges of furniture in case you fall or bump into something). You should be able to take about two short steps forward, backward and to the sides. If you are a bit wobbly on your feet: Feel free to have a chair handy - many of our exercises and meditations can be done while sitting down.