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Taiji (Tai Chi) for beginners Dragon in the Hills Community Taiji Methodist Church Hall, Northophall (nr Mold) 19th Jan 2010 Tuesday, 10:00am - 12:00pm Simplified Yang, Qigong, (pronounced chi gung), varied misc 12 week course (half term break) Steve Kennedy --

Introduction

This course is designed for beginners wishing to start studying this elegant Chinese martial art. For those who wish to improve their flexibility, strength, coordination, memory, balance and overall health, both mentally and emotionally aswell as physically. At the same time - meet a wonderful group of like minded individuals and make new friends.

What do we do?

This Tuesday morning class at the Methodist Church Hall, Northop Hall (nr Mold), is ideal for beginners as the session introduces students via a simplified Yang style form, the British 24 Step by Huang Jifu and an even simpler 8 Step Form.

Explanation and practice of Qiqong for improving health and fitness levels along with other disciplines including meditation. Experience not required and all levels of ability are welcome as exercises can be adapted to the individual students' requirements. Loose fitting clothes and trainers or other flat soled shoes ideal. Free parking available.

Find out more

For more information about this course please email Steve Kennedy.

The course is a Dragon In the Hills Community Tai Chi affiliated class.

About Gaynor Gaynor

Gaynor, pictured in action here as a student with Professor Li De Yin has over a decade of successfully teaching beginners Tai Chi and associated disciplines. Gaynor is the Dragon In The Hills' principle teacher, with beginners and improvers alike meeting up regularly at a range of sessions throughout the Vale and surrounding areas. Emphasis is on learning the basics and Simplified Yang Style is an ideal starting place. Gaynor is always keen to help and support students explore and play with activities such as partnerwork and other Taiji disciplines. Gaynor's classes are growing in popularity as the health benefits of this particular exercise are recognised in the U.K. and a light hearted and fun environment in which to study and practise. A saying by George Bernard Shaw, proves apt - "We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing" !

Affiliations

Dragon In The Hills and affiliates of Dragon In The Hills enjoy the wider experience provided by the communitys' instructors, who lead classes flavoured with their individual skills. Students may also benefit from the highly respected instructors invited to the Vale regularly for workshops. Weekly instructors are: Steve Galloway Gaynor Gaynor Steve Kennedy Vincent Williams tel: 07834 461 266 email: gaynor.gaynor@fsmail.net