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Beginners Drop-in Class

A new beginners class starts at the Downton Memorial Hall on Wed 12th Nov at 6.30pm.

The class will run until Christmas in a new "Drop in" format which will allow you to come and try out some Tai Chi and Chi Gung without having to commit to weekly attendance, like our usual fixed terms. The first attendance is free; thereafter you just pay a £6 drop-in charge whenever you come.

For those of you who are already have a long term view to learning Tai Chi, coming to the drop-ins every week will allow you to really develop some of the basic skills required to learn Tai Chi from the inside-out as, though we will be repeating a set of core material during the drop ins, we will also be "upgrading" the material for regulars, so you will be primed for the detailed instruction that will begin in the new year.



Just to tempt you, here are some of the topics we will be covering during the drop-ins:

  • how to use gentle stretching to get a real workout.

  • understanding where rotational movement comes from.

  • releasing the nervous system - moving without effort.

  • exercising and living with the "70% Rule".

  • simple chi gung (internal energy work) for stress relief and relaxation.

  • the art of circular breathing and activating the diaphragm.

  • creating alignments with fixed postures using the "landmark" form.

  • increasing sensitivity by "listening", "sticking" and "absorbing" with Tui Shou (push hands).

  • letting go and having fun with the "soap bubble" form.

Hope to see you in the coming weeks!

If you have any enquires please email us at or call Patrick Foley 01725 514546.

 
 

Downton School of Tai Chi, Downton, Wiltshire, U.K.

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