
Tai Chi

TAI CHI
Tai Chi Classes in North Devon

Gain a deep understanding of Tai Chi in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
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​Classes consist of basic exercises and learning the Yang style long form, which we layer week-by-week by integrating the principles of internal Kung Fu.
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Xing Yi and other internal/external systems of Kung Fu which I learned in China are also brought into the movements
Each class starts with the basic exercises layering each movement step-by-step with the emphasis on how to integrate tai chi theory of separation of muscle, skin, and bone into the movements. The litmus test for these movements is that they should open the body and you should be able to demonstrate the use of internal strength. We then start to work on the Yang style long form. This is a choreographed sequence of movements that once you memorise becomes the focus. This is where you learn to put the Tai Chi into the Tai chi, and use the movement to transform.
​The effects of these practices have a profound effect on the body and mind.
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​Expect to:​
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• Study Tai Chi at a deeper level
• Build integrated whole body strength
• Leave class with a bright and calm spirit.
• Unravel hard to find tensions including low back, neck and shoulders
• Discover one's inner warrior
• Experience the relationship between spirit and correct alignment
• Develop robust strength without tightening
• Understand anatomy at a deeper level
• Discover how strength and flexibility can exist together
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Learn to become your own body worker