A resounding succsess

Following our recent Chinese New Year celebrations here in Warrington, have been many positive comments and requests for further Tai Chi and Qigong information. In total we performed two demonstrations and even held a mini workshop during the short time we had.

The first of which was with a small team who performed the 18 movements of Tai Chi Qigong brilliantly, and warmly appreciated by the many spectators. The second routine was an individual demonstration by myself of the short Chen taiji routine, which again was very warmly applauded.

Shortly following this, I did a mini workshop specially for the children, this was carried out in front of all the delighted parents. This was a performance of the Eight section Qigong Exercise routine (Ba Duan Jin) now considering that the children who participated (3-10 yrs) had never done these exercises before turned out to be fantastic, well done to those children!

I would like to thank those parents who agreed to their children participating in the mini workshop, resulting again in many positive comments and appraisals, needless to say that the mini workshop, and the day as a whole being a resounding success.

Proposed New Childrens Tai Chi Class

As a result of the work with the children at the celebrations today, I am asking parents who are interested in their children learning Tai Chi and Qigong to please contact me with a view to starting a brand brand new Tai Chi class. This will be in the Warrington area after school, or early evening and will be dependent on venue availability and interest shown. Please leave your expression of interest

The Psychiatrist & the Master

Upon meeting a Zen master at a social event, a psychiatrist decided to ask him a question that had been on his mind. “Exactly how do you help people?” he inquired.

“I get them where they can’t ask any more questions,” the Master answered.

Year of the Dragon

2012

Sunday 5^th February from 10am until 4pm,

At Fairfield & Howley neighbourhood Project,

 Fairfield Street,  WA1- 3AJ, (ample free parking).

If you have missed your Chinese New Year Festival or have been lucky enough to have attended one before, then here is your opportunity to attend the 2012 Chinese New Year Celebrations right here in Warrington.

Come and see demonstrations of both Tai Chi & Qigong for health in action (Warrington Tai Chi & Qigong Centre), come and have a chat to us and see how we can help you start your own Tai Chi Qigong and Meditation journey in this the Year of the Dragon - the symbol of power.

Activities:
Chinese Opera, Lion dance, Qigong & Tai Chi demonstrations, 

Ribbon dancing, Kung Fu demonstration, Tea demonstration, Fan dance demonstration,

Lantern workshops, Calligraphy, Red envelope hand out, Stalls.

Welcome to 2012 and the Year of the Dragon.

 The ideal time for you to start a lasting health and fitness routine.

Ever dreamt about being able to perform those graceful flowing Tai Chi movements as practiced by some millions of people every morning in parks throughout China, absorbing fresh healthy Qi, gently stretching and invigorating both the mind and body, leaving you feeling ”its great to be alive” ? If yes is your answer, then now is the ideal time for you to start your fitness plan.

 Start your Year of the Dragon with a more healthy and meaningful practice. Join me at any one of my weekly Tai Chi / Qigong / Meditation classes, find one which suits you best, choosing from either day or evening class.

Year of the Dragon: Symbol of power

Each year Chinese New Year falls on a different date, for 2012 it will fall on 23rd January. Legend has it, how the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac came to be. One such legend tells how all 12 animals wanted to be the leader. So the only way to settle this was to race across the river, with the first to reach the other side becoming leader. They jumped in and swam as fast as they could towards the other side. Each year to be named after each animal in the order in which they finished: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, chicken, dog and pig. The ox would have been first but the cunning rat sat on his back and jumped off onto the opposite bank just before they arrived and therefore won the race.  The purpose of the Chinese horoscope is to give  information about a person’s character and talents.

Yoga Offers  

    With the New Year now well and truly under way, now is the ideal time for you to think about getting your mind and body into shape with Hatha Yoga’s postures and breathing exercises.

To help you get ready for the summer here is a Special Yoga Offer for you which I know you will love, all through January until Valentine’s day 2012.

Join either my Monday or Friday Hatha Yoga class or both
for the Special Valentine’s price of only £3 per class.

(see class schedule for Yoga class times and venues)
 

A man travelled far in-order to visit a great Taoist teacher.

When he arrived, the teacher only had a small hut with a table, a few pillows and a couple of books. After greeting him, the man, who was somewhat disappointed, asked the master “Where are your things?”

The teacher replied “Where are your things?” the man said “I am only passing through.”

The teacher smiled and said, “I too, am only passing through.”

   Shibashi movement number 3:- Rainbow dance

Tuesday nights I will now be teaching the wonderful Qigong practice for health called Shibashi (18 exercises of Tai Chi ~ Qigiong).

  Combining gentle opening and stretching exercise movements with natural deep relaxed breathing that help to get rid of used air from within the body while taking in fresh air and Qi. If you are new to the Chinese way to health and fitness, or new to exercise in general, are looking to improve or enhance existing fitness practices, or looking to rehabilatate from work or sports injury then Shibashi practice is for you.

Chinese saying:-

Relaxation is the route to longevity. Stress is the root of all illness. 

 Tai Chi @ The Vine Street Centre, Widnes

HALDS (Halton Adults with Learning Difficulties Support)

Are holding a Market place event this will be at the Vine Street Centre in Widnes (WA8 6AD)

Starting at 12.30pm on Monday 30th January 2012.

Here you will be able to visit a multiple of stalls which will be selling craft goods, as well as various other stalls that will be advertising their agencies or advising what they have to offer, to assist with your caring role.

After this event you may just be inspired to start one of our Tai Chi classes. Come along and chat to us see if we can help you to reach your health & fitness goals in 2012 

Christmas Tai Chi Demonstration Evening 2011

Thinking of starting a Tai Chi / Qigong class?

Have you ever wondered what it was like to do Tai Chi and Qigong? how it would make you feel or is it for you? if yes! then why not come along to our Tai Chi demonstration evening, where you will be able to join in with some upliftting and calming exercising.

If you are looking to improve your health in 2012, or to have a change of scenery then why not start afresh with a more meaningful exercise practice, then here is your answer our Tai Chi Demonstration evening

You (and your guest) are cordially invited to our

Christmas Tai Chi demonstration evening 2011

Which will be held at
Bold Street Methodist Church Hall,
Palmyra Square, Warrington WA1 1JQ

On Thursday 15th December starting at 7pm
In the main hall 1st floor (ground floor lift available)

When The Student is Ready
The Master will Appear!