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The ability to let go and relax in all ways - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually - is at the philosophical centre of Taoist practices and the core of all
Tai Chi - BK Frantzis

Downton School of Tai Chi (tai-ji)

Tai Chi is one of the most complete systems of personal development ever devised. In a Tai Chi work-out, every muscle, ligament, joint, lymph node and internal organ of the body is exercised. The movements of Tai Chi are smooth, relaxed and flowing.

The smoothness of Tai Chi practice relieves stress and brings poise and balance to all your movements. When practiced in the mornings the relaxation that Tai Chi develops spills over into the activities of the day. Based on the principles of Chi Gung (energy development), Tai Chi will help to balance the intrinsic energy of the body and encourage robust health. For martial artists and athletes, the energy work in Tai Chi will bring increased power and efficiency.

New Beginners Classes

A new Tai Chi beginners class will start on Wed 12th November 2008 - please see the classes page for more details.

February 2009 Workshop

On Feb 7th 2009 (Saturday), the school will be hosting a Circling Hands workshop by Brian Cooper - click here for more details.

Patrick Foley

Patrick has trained with Brian Cooper (Inside Tai Chi) and Bruce Frantzis (Energy Arts) over the last 16 years, studying Yang and Wu style Tai Chi, Nei Gung, Push Hands and Bagua. He has also studied various other Tai Chi and Chi Gung styles, including Fan Form, with teachers in Malaysia. He is a registered instructor of the Tai Chi Union for Great Britain, and certified Energy Arts instructor of Dragon and Tiger Chi Gung, and Wu Style Long Form. Downton School of Tai Chi is affiliated to Inside Tai Chi (formally Brighton School of Tai Chi), which is in turn affiliated to the BK Frantzis Energy Arts association.