2023 Tai Chi for Beginners
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September 2022 – back to normal
From w/c 26th September 2022, we’re all back from our holidays and the class schedule returns to normal. The weekly schedule is as listed on our classes page.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to class.
Beginners are also always welcome.
Holiday Break – August 2022
Tom and Helen are taking a six week break over the summer, resuming classes on Tuesday 13th September.
The weekly class at The Mint will continue throughout the summer.
Jess’ Monday morning class will also continue throughout August.
News for May 2022
1. Our next workshop will be on Saturday 7th May and we will cover Laojia, Xinjia or Dajia forms plus Straight Sword 10.00am-1.00pm.
As usual we’ll start the day with a warm-up and our foundation exercises (Jiben Gong, Zhan Zhuang and Chan Si Gong).
Our workshops are open to all our students regardless of experience.
Fees are as follows:
One hour £15
Two hours £20
Three hours £25
2. The MS Centre has now opened up the Wednesday evening class to non-members; the class fee is £8.00, £7.00 for members of the Centre. Annual membership is only £20.
3. We’re all taking a break in May, so all classes are cancelled during week commencing 9th May. Returning to our normal schedule from Monday 16th May.
4. Tai Chi in the Park returns and will be held in the St Thomas Pleasure Ground 11.30am-12.15pm with Helen. Park sessions will be held on Tuesday 17th, 24th and 31st May. These sessions are being delivered as part of the Naturally Healthy May campaign run by Active Devon.
New Class – Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm
Contact the MS Centre direct for enquiries and to pre-book your place!
Tai Chi for Mental Wellbeing
Working with the mental health charity; Sport in Mind, we’re delighted to be bringing you a free and accessible class for anyone with mental health problems.
Studies have shown the benefits to be gained in the regular practice of Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercises for mental health as well as physical health.
Everyone welcome to attend.
Happy New Year 2022
After a wonderful Christmas break, classes will resume on Tuesday 4th January. Make sure you check our updated weekly class schedule and dates for our monthly workshops.
Keep Practising!
Qi Gong & Tai Chi Based Exercise
NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2021
QI GONG & TAI CHI BASED EXERCISE CLASS
KENTON VICTORY HALL, EX6 8JA
Starting Wednesday 8th September 5.00pm-6.00pm
Join Tom for some relaxing yet invigorating exercises.
Classes are £6.00 per week.
Holiday w/c 30th August 2021
We are all taking a short break at the end of August, so all classes are cancelled during w/c 30th August.
The Workshop on Saturday 4th September will go ahead as planned.
Indoor Classes to restart
We’re delighted to announce that indoor classes will recommence from w/c 7th June at the St Thomas Centre, Church Road, Exeter EX4 1AP.
Monday 10.30am-11.30am with Jessica (£6.50)
Tuesday 10.00am-11.15am with Tom & Helen (£7.00)
Tuesday 6.30pm-8.00pm with Tom & Helen (£7.50)
Our monthly Saturday workshops will also commence from 3rd July, 10.00am-2.00pm initially.
Any queries at all, please contact one of the instructors.