Tai Chi & Qigong
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September 26th class cancelled due to illness. Keep an eye pon socials for update.
TAI CHI & QIGONG FOR BEGINNERS –Thursday 5th September 2pm to 3:30pm An in-depth 12-week Tai Chi & Qigong beginners course - experience the benefits of these ancient Chinese practices. The course will include: – Foundation Concepts & Exercises – Tai Chi 37 Form – Tai Chi & Qigong Partner Practice Suitable for complete beginners, continuing students and those with some experience looking for more depth and detail in their Tai Chi & Qigong practice. The course is taught at an accessible level, in a structured & progressive manner. Tai Chi & Qigong are holistic body, mind, breath and movement practices originating from Chinese martial arts, health cultivation and meditation exercises. Sessions: 5th Sept (1) 12th Sept (2) 19th Sept (3) 26th Sept (4) 3rd Oct (5) 10th Oct (6) - week off - week off 31st Oct (7) 7th Nov (8) 14th Nov (9) 21st Nov (10) 28th Nov (11) 5th Dec (12) £10 Block for £100 Led by Alan Skirving Pay for a block of 12 sessions or simply Drop in
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About Tai Chi
Tai Chi or Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) is a Chinese ‘internal’ martial art, widely practised as a mind-body exercise for health and wellbeing – most people recognise the slow flowing movement sequences or Tai Chi forms - Tai Chi refers to the concept of Yin & Yang (as in the Tai Chi symbol) - the word ‘Chuan’ translates as fist or boxing. Tai Chi is also practised as a form of Qigong.
About Qi Gong
Qi Gong (Chi Kung) translates as ‘cultivation’ (gong) of ‘health, vitality or life energy’ (qi) and refers to a wide range of practices with the goal of cultivating and balancing vital energy and health - including mobilsing exercises, self-massage, posture practice, movement forms, breathing, visualisation and meditative exercises.
Benefits
Tai Chi & Qigong can help open the body and release tension, improve co-ordination, mobility and increase mind-body-breath awareness – unifying the mind, body, breath and senses is the essence of the practice. The fluid and relaxed movements can promote health, strength and stamina in a less stressful manner than other forms of exercise – as such, it may be suitable for people of all ages, levels of health and fitness.
About Alan
Alan Skirving is a body-mind & movement practitioner based in Glasgow. He has trained for over 25 years in Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga, Meditation & other complementary practices. He is a registered Advanced Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor with the Tai Chi Union for Great Britain and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 500) with the Independent Yoga Network.
Tai Chi or Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) is a Chinese ‘internal’ martial art, widely practised as a mind-body exercise for health and wellbeing – most people recognise the slow flowing movement sequences or Tai Chi forms - Tai Chi refers to the concept of Yin & Yang (as in the Tai Chi symbol) - the word ‘Chuan’ translates as fist or boxing. Tai Chi is also practised as a form of Qigong.
About Qi Gong
Qi Gong (Chi Kung) translates as ‘cultivation’ (gong) of ‘health, vitality or life energy’ (qi) and refers to a wide range of practices with the goal of cultivating and balancing vital energy and health - including mobilsing exercises, self-massage, posture practice, movement forms, breathing, visualisation and meditative exercises.
Benefits
Tai Chi & Qigong can help open the body and release tension, improve co-ordination, mobility and increase mind-body-breath awareness – unifying the mind, body, breath and senses is the essence of the practice. The fluid and relaxed movements can promote health, strength and stamina in a less stressful manner than other forms of exercise – as such, it may be suitable for people of all ages, levels of health and fitness.
About Alan
Alan Skirving is a body-mind & movement practitioner based in Glasgow. He has trained for over 25 years in Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga, Meditation & other complementary practices. He is a registered Advanced Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor with the Tai Chi Union for Great Britain and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 500) with the Independent Yoga Network.