Online & “Real-Life” Classes in Qigong and Tai Chi
Qigong for Health – Real Life
Tuesdays 8 – 9 pm
A 1-hour class that focusses on Qigong to develop the breathing and movement skills that cultivate Qi in the body for better health and well-being.
Suitable for complete Beginners and for those with some experience of Tai Chi and Qigong.
Upcoming Classes:
| Tuesday - 8 - 9 pm |
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| Nov '24 Term 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec £64.00 |
Tai Chi (Yang-style)– Real Life
9 – 9:30 pm
A 30-minute class focussing on the Tai Chi ‘form’ (a long sequence of moves) that builds balance, control and co-ordination. Here we are focussing on the Yang-style Short Form.
| Tuesday - 9 - 9:30 pm |
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| Nov '24 Term 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec £32.00 |
Location Details
Uxbridge Community Centre
32b The Greenway
Uxbridge, UB8 2PJ
Travel Details
Onsite Parking (Free, but limited spaces), parking also available in surrounding streets after 5pm
Nearest Station: Uxbridge (Metropolitan) – 12 minute walk
Tai Chi or Qigong? What’s the Difference?
Not sure which is right for you? Read our guide to the similarities and differences between Tai Chi and Qigong. We recommend that beginners start with Qigong, read the article to find out more about the two disciplines and learn why.
Tai Chi or Qigong?Accessible to All with Seated and Standing Options
Easy Tai Chi – Real Life
NEW! Wednesdays 11 – 12 am
A 60-minute Tai Chi class with individual exercises and specially-constructed sequences, to improve range of motion, reduce stress and calm the mind.
The exercises can be performed in a seated or standing position and can be adapted to suit any level of physical condition or restriction.
Upcoming Classes:*
| All 6 Remaining Sessions | |
|---|---|
| Nov '24 Term 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec | £45.00 |
| Wednesday 6 Nov 11 - 12 am | £7.50 |
| Wednesday 13 Nov 11 - 12 am | £7.50 |
| Wednesday 20 Nov 11 - 12 am | £7.50 |
| Wednesday 27 Nov 11 - 12 am | £7.50 |
| Wednesday 4 Dec 11 - 12 am | £7.50 |
| Wednesday 11 Dec 11 - 12 am | £7.50 |
Health Benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi
10 ways Qigong and Tai Chi improve your health and well-being: some well-known, some quite unexpected.
10 Health BenefitsLocation Details
Uxbridge Community Centre
32b The Greenway
Uxbridge, UB8 2PJ
Travel Details
Onsite Parking (Free, but limited spaces), parking also available in surrounding streets after 5pm
Nearest Station: Uxbridge (Metropolitan) – 12 minute walk
Interactive Qigong – Online
30-minute interactive classes, each focussing on a different aspect of Qigong to relax the body and mind. Using Ba Duan Jin, Seated Qigong, Shibashi and Qigong with Music. Each designed with a range of exercises to improve mobility, breathing and focus. Open to beginners and those with more experience.
| Tuesday, 22 Oct 9:30 am | Qigong with Music |
| Wednesday, 23 Oct 9 am | Seated Qigong |
| Thursday, 24 Oct 9:30 am | Shibashi |
| Friday, 25 Oct 9:30 am | Qigong with Music |
| No Classes 26 Oct - 4 Nov |
| All 6 Sessions | |
|---|---|
| Tuesdays, 5 Nov - 10 Dec 9:30 am | Ba Duan Jin £30.00 |
| Wednesday, 6 Nov - 11 Dec 9 am | Seated Qigong £30.00 |
| Thursdays, 7 Nov - 12 Dec 9:30 am | Shibashi £30.00 |
| Fridays, 8 Nov - 13 Dec 9:30 am | Qigong with Music £30.00 |
| Tuesday, 5 Nov 9:30 am | Ba Duan Jin £5.50 |
| Wednesday, 6 Nov 9 am | Seated Qigong £5.50 |
| Thursday, 7 Nov 9:30 am | Shibashi £5.50 |
| Friday, 8 Nov 9:30 am | Qigong with Music £5.50 |
| Tuesday, 12 Nov 9:30 am | Ba Duan Jin £5.50 |
| Wednesday 13 Nov 9 am | Seated Qigong £5.50 |
| Thursday, 14 Nov 9:30 am | Shibashi £5.50 |
| Friday 15 Nov 9:30 am | Qigong with Music £5.50 |
| Tuesday, 19 Nov 9:30 am | Ba Duan Jin £5.50 |
| Wednesday, 20 Nov 9 am | Seated Qigong £5.50 |
| Thursday, 21 Nov 9:30 am | Shibashi £5.50 |
| Friday, 22 Nov 9:30 am | Qigong with Music £5.50 |
| Tuesday, 26 Nov 9:30 am | Ba Duan Jin £5.50 |
| Wednesday, 27 Nov 9 am | Seated Qigong £5.50 |
| Thursday, 28 Nov 9:30 am | Shibashi £5.50 |
| Friday, 29 Nov 9:30 am | Qigong with Music £5.50 |
| Tuesday, 3 Dec 9:30 am | Ba Duan Jin £5.50 |
| Wednesday, 4 Dec 9 am | Seated Qigong £5.50 |
| Thursday, 5 Dec 9:30 am | Shibashi £5.50 |
| Friday, 6 Dec 9:30 am | Qigong with Music £5.50 |
| Tuesday, 10 Dec 9:30 am | Ba Duan Jin £5.50 |
| Wednesday, 11 Dec 9 am | Seated Qigong £5.50 |
| Thursday, 12 Dec 9:30 am | Shibashi £5.50 |
| Friday, 13 Dec 9:30 am | Qigong with Music £5.50 |
Book 6 Sessions – Save 10%
Book any 6 online sessions (Any mix of Tai Chi and Qigong) for £30 saving 10% on the single-session price.
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4 Qigong ‘Flavours’
Each Qigong session is founded on the same principle: regulating the body, the breath and the mind – 3 aspects of one being. Each session also has its own focus.
Ba Duan Jin
8 Silk Brocades
Probably the best known of all Qigong sets and one of the most ancient. Perfect combination of movements with a meditative focus. If you are looking to reduce stress this is your class.
Tuesdays, 9:30 am
Seated Qigong
Using a dedicated set of Qigong moves designed to work with a seated position to improve neck, shoulder and spine mobility and calm the mind. It’s accessible to those with mobility restrictions but valuable for all.
Wednesdays, 9 am
Shibashi
Tai Chi Qi Gong
Shibashi sets consist of 18 Qigong exercises that challenge balance, strength and coordination and is the most dynamic of the ‘flavours’ here. We take one set at a time, breaking down each exercise to master it, then build the full routine. Energising.
Thursdays, 9:30 am
Qigong Mix
A pick ‘n’ mix from a wide range of Qigong ‘sets’ – different groups of Qigong exercises including 5 Elements, 5 Animal Frolics, 12 Meridians and more. A great way to get a flavour for the amazing variety of Qigong.
Thursdays, 6:30 pm
Qigong with Music
Using sequences of Qigong moves flowing together with music to improve the flow of Qi through the body and mind.
Fridays 9:30 am
FREE Online Qigong Classes
Start your day with calmness and tranquility, and free your mind from the stresses and strains of the world around you.
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Working to regulate your movement, your breathing and your mind – preparing you for the day ahead. Open to all
Uniting the 3 Treasures: Body, Breath & Mind
Tai Chi (8-Step Yang-Form) – Online
Fridays 10 am
30-minute online classes focussing on the Yang 8-Step form – a compact sequences of moves that build balance, control and co-ordination.
(read more about the 8-Step Yang Tai Chi form here: Article)
| Single Session | |
|---|---|
| Friday, 25 Oct 10 am | 8-Step £5.50 |
| No Classes 26 Oct - 4 Nov |
| All 6 Sessions | |
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| Fridays, 8 Nov - 13 Dec 10 am | 8-Step £30.00 |
| Single Session | |
|---|---|
| Friday, 8 Nov 10 am | 8-Step £5.50 |
| Friday, 15 Nov 10 am | 8-Step £5.50 |
| Friday, 22 Nov 10 am | 8-Step £5.50 |
| Friday, 29 Nov 10 am | 8-Step £5.50 |
| Friday, 6 Dec 10 am | 8-Step £5.50 |
| Friday, 13 Dec 10 am | 8-Step £5.50 |
Book 6 Sessions – Save 10%
Book any 6 online sessions (Any mix of Tai Chi and Qigong) for £30 saving 10% on the single-session price.
Discount automatically added at Checkout
8-Step Tai Chi
8 reasons why the 8-Step Tai Chi form is an excellent discipline to do at home.
8-Step Tai Chi BenefitsFor Details of Future Courses Sign Up to Qi News
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All the myriad things carry the Yin on their backs, and hold the Yang in their embrace,
Deriving their vital harmony from the proper blending of the two vital breaths
Tao Te Ching