Category Archives: Classes

Tai Chi for Mental Wellbeing

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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.

Indoor Classes to restart

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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.

Update from 12th April 2021

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April 12th sees more restrictions relaxed and a return to Tai Chi in the Park!

The Park is question will be Pinces Gardens in St Thomas (near the wisteria tunnel), EX2 9ED.

As “formally organised” sessions, the park classes are not subject to the Rule of 6 so are unlimited in the number that can attend.

However, is it really important that we are all sensible and continue to follow the rules and guidance still in place to keep everyone safe.  We do not know what underlying medical conditions everyone else has, we also do not know who has or has not been vaccinated.

We’ve written a detailed risk assessment (available on the link below) and it is important that everyone takes a look and follows the actions we’ve identified in order to reduce risk to everyone attending; particularly around congregating before and after classes, sharing transport and physical contact.

We will continue to offer a mix of Park and Zoom classes until we are able to hold indoor classes again.  All Park sessions are of course dependant on good weather.

Our schedule therefore from Monday 12th April will be:

Park sessions:

  • Mondays 10.30am-11.30am with Jessica
  • Tuesdays 12.00pm-1.15pm with Tom & Helen
  • Thursdays 10.30am-11.30am with Jessica

Zoom classes:

  • Mondays 6.00pm-7.30pm with Tom & Helen
  • Tuesdays 10.00am-11.15am with Tom & Helen
  • Tuesdays 6.00pm-7.30pm with Tom & Helen
  • Wednesdays 11.00am-11.45am Qi Gong with Tom
  • Wednesdays 5.00pm-6.00pm Beginners Tai Chi with Tom
COVID Tai Chi risk-assessment-template-2021 (outdoor)Download

Class Schedule from Monday 4th January 2021

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Due to the new Tier 3 restrictions the majority of our classes will be returning to Zoom from Monday 4th January.

Jess however will be holding her Monday morning class in Pinces Gardens.  Please contact Jess direct for further details of her classes.

Our schedule therefore from Monday will be:

  • Mondays 10.30am-11.30am with Jessica in Pinces Gardens
  • Zoom classes:
  • Mondays 6.00pm-7.30pm with Tom & Helen
  • Tuesdays 10.00am-11.00am with Tom & Helen
  • Tuesdays 6.30pm-8.00pm with Tom & Helen
  • Wednesdays 11.00am-11.45am Qi Gong with Tom
  • Wednesdays 5.00pm-6.00pm Beginners Tai Chi with Tom
  • Thursdays 11.30am-12.30pm with Jessica

Disclaimer

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We recommend that you consult your GP or Hospital Consultant regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, and that you assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Online Classes

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All Classes will now have the same Meeting ID Number on Zoom. Contact us for the details.

Mondays (Tai Chi) 6.00pm-8.00pm

Tuesdays (Tai Chi) 10.00am-11.15am

Tuesdays (Fan Form) 12.00pm-1.00pm

Tuesdays (Tai Chi) 6.00pm-8.00pm

Wednesdays (Qi Gong) 11.00am-11.45am

In order to accommodate differing levels of experience and to focus our teaching, we are organising the evening sessions as follows:

6.00pm warm-up/silk reeling
6.15pm-6.45pm Laojia – first quarter
6.45pm-7.15pm Laojia – second quarter
7.15pm-8.00pm Laojia – third and fourth quarter

This may change on a daily basis, depending upon who logs in to join the class.  Everyone is welcome to join us for the section most appropriate for them.