Tai Chi Qigong

Relief from stress, relaxation and providing a gentle but effective form of exercise

What is Tai Chi Qigong? What does it even mean?

Tai Chi translates as Supreme Ultimate and Qigong translates as energy work. Here at UTTSM Tai Chi we are not studying an ancient Martial Art fighting style. However, the movements we follow in the Shibashi Set have been taken from Tai Chi Chuan and have been developed, what we follow is the Lee family style.

Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi

Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi set is designed to improve the flow and balance of Qi in the body, leading to an improvement in the general health and well-being of the practitioner. The gentle rocking motions and stretching movements improve circulation and digestion. The chest exercises and controlled breathing are good for lung conditions and asthma. The overall effect of the set is to reduce mental stress and physical tension within the body.

Each movement has specific health benefits and the sequence is energetically balanced, we start each movement gently, allowing the body and breath to warm up. The body and breath are given time to harmonise which in turn help to release tension.

UTTSM Tai Chi Qigong

What are the benefits of Tai Chi Qigong?

What can we do for you?

How can we help relieve your aching, tense muscles?

How can we help you perform more efficiently in your sport or simply in your daily living?

What are the benefits of doing Qigong?

Improves health and increases energy, agility and flexibility
Loosens and strengthens joints and muscles
Controls weight
Rejuvenates body mind and spirit
Reduces stress and increases relaxation
Improves concentration and intuitive abilities
Controls emotions
Easy to learn and follow

The Qigong Sessions

The focus of our Qigong sessions is relief from stress, relaxation and providing a gentle but effective form of exercise, which may also help to improve well-being, balance and confidence.

All sessions will cover the 18 movements based on the Shibashi Qigong set 1. They will not normally be adapted to suit any physical disability but delivered in a way that allows people of all ages and abilities to move to their own pace and within their own ability. Those attending should be aware that they will not receive any individual or specialist advice or help in respect of any pre-existing physical condition they may have.

We will offer general guidelines on posture, the extent of movements, and breathing to the movements but are not able to modify movements to suit the needs of any individual. Having said that, the set is suitable for everyone regardless of physical health provided that the session 'Golden Guidelines' are adhered to.

The Golden Guidelines

Do only what is comfortable
Do not do anything that hurts or causes pain
Stop if there is any pain or discomfort. Rest or sit down at any time and join in again if and when you feel ready
Do not worry about getting the moves right. You cannot get Qigong wrong. If there is no pain then it is right, no matter what your arms and legs are doing!
Breathe in a way that feels comfortable to you and breathe normally if you can’t match the breath to the movements
Relax and enjoy the session

Our Sessions

We offer group sessions of up to 10 people face to face, or 1 to 1 sessions. Please call for availability. (This is outside of lockdown).

Single class pass is £8.00
Pay by direct debit, £25.00 for a monthly pass
Personal 1 to 1 sessions £40.00