Vitality Leap - Grow Your Wings!
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Vitality Leap - Grow Your Wings!
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Our school specialises in people who start learning Tai Chi late in life. Most of our students are over 50, the oldest is 88 years of age. Younger people are welcome, but we do not teach kids.
Tai Chi Chuan has many mental and physical health benefits: you will release stress; improve your focus, memory and agility; balance your mind, body and emotions; and find new friends. We teach in a way that everybody can learn it; taking the long forms apart and arranging the moves in short sequences, so that they can be practiced more easily. You do not have to remember all the moves to get health benefits. You will also learn about the energy applications of Tai Chi - how you can use the mental principles of this ancient art in your everyday life. |
4-weeks Introduction courses (West Ealing)
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Intro coursesThere are several ways to get started: We run short introduction courses twice a year, and you can also join in-between courses if you are ready to get started.
More info I would highly recommend this course to anyone wishing to take up Tai Chi. It allows you to forget about everything else for the duration of the class and I find I am more relaxed in mind and more energised in body afterwards - Thelma |
Ongoing classesMixed Ability Classes run every week. Several of our students are in their Seventies or Eighties... so don't shy away if your hair has turned silver.
More info Andrea’s encouragement and pragmatic approach brings out the best in all of us. I can feel myself getting better each session, and since starting as a novice early last year, I now feel much more relaxed and flexible in both body and mind - Paul |
Private lessonsIn person or per Zoom at a time that suits you. You can either work on the full Curriculum or take a few custom-designed sessions to support a specific goal.
More info My private lessons per Zoom are a real 'pick-me-up', especially after a hard day at work. After each lesson, I feel relaxed, stronger, more peaceful and more optimistic about my problem-solving ability. I really need this now - Mike |
Nordic Walking is the summer version of cross-country skiing, invented by the Finnish Olympic team. It is a full-body workout, as it uses 90% of your muscles - while being gentle on your joints.
It is great for your mental and physical wellbeing, heart health, weight loss and fitness. Being outdoors all year round, rain or shine and in a great group of people, makes you feel happy and fully alive! |
Foundation Course (2-hour course, West London) 3 June; 8 July; 5 Aug, 9 Sept; 21 Oct; 18 Nov; 9 Dec 2023. This course can also be delivered to sports teams, clubs and walking groups at a time that suits you. |
Foundation Course
2-hours course to get you walking with fitness poles and enable you to join our group walks.
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Optimizer Course2-hours course to fine-tune your technique and achieve a better workout.
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Private LessonsYou can cover the content of our courses in private lessons. Individual walks are also available.
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Andrea was an informative and patient instructor. Two hours went really quickly. I definitely recommend Nordic Walking to anyone wanting to try a new fun exercise that is great for your fitness - Emma |
I really enjoy taking part in the walks. I discovered areas of Ealing I didn’t know existed, met some lovely new friends, and improved my fitness and well-being. It’s the ideal form of exercise for me as it is gentle on the body and yet I get a workout without being exhausted at the end. After a walk I feel relaxed and energised - Chiara |
Our guided group walks suit different ability and fitness levels: Moderate, Active, and Dynamic Speed. They all provide a good workout, and allow you to improve your technique and spend quality time with others. You must take our Foundation course before joining the walks.
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Mind-body MentoringCustom-designed to your needs, these sessions use a combination of best-in-class executive coaching tools, martial arts principles, guided meditations, mindfulness training, visualisation and Tai chi exercises.
For everybody: For leaders and other professionals: For artists, performers and athletes:
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![]() We combine the best of Tai Chi, Nordic walking, Meditation and Coaching - creating an inspiring, custom-designed experience for your team. Your event can focus on fitness, fun and team spirit, and we can include modules about conflict resolution, effective communication and collaboration. For example, Tai Chi Chuan principles teach us a lot about peaceful, effective conflict management. The sessions can be stand-alone or added to a meeting or training seminar; after a day of sitting down and 'thinking' together - get up, have some fun, and work with your 'physical intelligence'. More info |