Class Structure
Beginners and Improvers in separate classes
We currently offer classes in RAWCLIFFE,and EGGBOROUGH but hope to add more classes in the near future.
ALL CLASSES ARE BOOK IN ADVANCE ONLY Please don't turn up without a booking as we won't be able to admit you
Nearly everyone who joins will probably be a beginner or near enough. As we progress, beginners will become Beginner-Plus then Improvers and then Intermediates and finally Advanced students.
I aim to keep students of the same level together in a same experience class. I know how stagnating it can be for a group to constantly have new joiners coming in, going back to the start for a third, fourth, fifth time and no progress seems to be made. And for the new joiners how intimidating it is to be a beginner in a group where everyone appears to know what they are doing apart from you. This doesn't work, so we don't do it. Once a class has a couple of term's experience it is closed to new joiners and new beginners will be directed to a new beginner class instead.
If you are a shift worker it is possible to attend Thursday mornings one week and Friday evenings the following week for example, if this works for you.
What you'll learn
Tai Chi & Qigong
I teach about 20 forms of traditional Qigong sets and two styles / 14 forms of Tai Chi so you'll never get bored :)
Everyone will start with Qigong execises and Tai Chi foundations . Qigong to ease the tension we carry around, create mindfulness of self, soothe and focus a hurried scattered mind, reduce anxiety and improve sleep. Tai Chi exercises improve posture, balance, awareness of movement, self-control and strength.
If you're a beginner, enrol for a new beginner intake - normally September and January so you start at the very beginning and progress with the group.
Venues and Times
Autumn 2024 Term: When and Where?
There are usually three classes a month . We take one week off when I teach at my southern school. Class dates and more info and booking can be found on each venue's page by clicking the venue name in orange below
Beginner classes for Autumn 2024:
RAWCLIFFE CLASSES:
Starts in September 2024
Thursdays 10.00-11.00 -OPEN FOR BOOKING NOW
or
Fridays 6-7pm - OPEN FOR BOOKING NOW
EGGBOROUGH
Starts in October 2024
Fridays 11.45-12.45 (Beginners) - OPEN FOR BOOKING NOW
Fridays 1pm-2.30pm (Improvers)
More classes will be added according to demand, so if you don't see a class in your area send us a message and we will keep you informed of new classes.
We also offer online classes either LIVE via Zoom (Fridays 9.30am) or via Zoom recordings which can be watched at any time:
READ ABOUT ONLINE CLASSES HERE
Classes are bookable in blocks of about 6 weeks. The cost of classes is £8 x the number of classes in a block when paid by the term. Improvers' 90 minute classes are £11.
Absences
Missing a class
What happens when you miss a class due to being unwell, an important appointment or a holiday?
Illnesses. We have a 'Wellness Policy' for the benefit of all: Please don't attend class if you have a cold or any symptoms of a cold, stomach upset etc, even if you feel well enough to attend. Even a cold can be devastating to some people so please be considerate and keep your germs at home.
Holidays: Most people will miss a week or two now and then, so don't worry about falling behind as we recap frequently so each movement is learned thoroughly.
Whenever a class is missed for any reason you will be offered a catch up video of the new movement we covered in class, or a Zoom class recording of similar movements. There is no additional charge for this when you miss a class which you've paid for.
There is no commitment to carry on beyond the block you have booked but we hope you'll let us know if you decide to leave. If you don't renew for the following block of classes then we will offer your place to another person who may want to join.
