During the weekend we will practise a range of traditional Chinese Health Arts, Tai Ji Quan and Qigong. Through learning a range of gentle, supportive exercises, students will begin to nurture themselves and restore their sense of wellbeing. Vitality and internal strength will grow, lifting the spirit and invigorating the energy. Relaxing the body and resting the mind brings contentment and will enhance your enjoyment of the peaceful beauty of the Missenden Abbey grounds and its majestic trees. This will support you to deal with the stresses and challenges of daily life with more ease and balance.

This course is for suitable all levels of learners, from the complete beginner to the more experienced student.  All the work can be adapted to suit individual ability; the slow, controlled movements of the Tai Ji Quan form make it an ideal for people of all ages. Tai Ji and Qigong strengthens the immune system and is particularly helpful for lung conditions, arthritis sufferers, high blood pressure and many other chronic conditions.

During the course you will begin by warming up, learning to let go of the stresses of daily life ready to explore the Qigong and Tai Ji forms. These practical sessions will cover a variety of topics which may include: Li and Yang Style Tai Ji forms, Qigong, Tai Ji dance and staff sets, remedial exercises, walking meditation and pushing hands. The weekend will include an introduction to the Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and philosophy that underpins the practise of Tai Ji and Qigong.

If you have any particular health problems or you are not used to exercise, please seek your doctor’s advice before joining the class.

Please wear loose clothing and soft soled shoes.

Please bring shoes, jackets, sunhats etc for working outside, weather permitting.

Clare Skelton