These are "Internal Arts" rooted in the healing, meditational and martial traditions of China. They make use of relaxation, meditation, breathing and postural techniques to help the student develop balancing and harmonious movements.These are "Internal Arts" rooted in the healing, meditational and martial traditions of China. They make use of relaxation, meditation, breathing and postural techniques to help the student develop balancing and harmonious movements.
Chi Kung
Is an umbrella term for a variety of exercises. It involves learning individual, or short sets of gentle meditative movements, for health and cultivating positive energy. The key difference between Chi Kung and T'ai Chi Chuan classes is that there is no work on a T'ai Chi form.
T'ai Chi Chuan
Can be translated as "Supreme Ultimate Fist". It is a martial art; the full system includes individual exercises, empty hand sequences, weapons forms and partner work. The emphasis is on harmonising the mind, body and internal energy, rather than just using muscular strength; so it can be practised by people of all abilities and ages. Potential students are very welcome and classes can be adapted according the student's specific needs.
Rhythm & Moves! Mondays at the Arbury Community centre Campkin road Cambridge, 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Supported by Realife Trust Orwell House.
A seated T'ai Chi based mindful exercise class combined with music, relaxation and creativity. For over 18's with moderate to severe learning and multiple disabilities, wheelchair users with learning disabilities very welcome. Please come with a carer. Class volunteers attend a mainstream 30 week T'ai Chi training course and team building events.
£8 per class, payable on the day (no charge for helpers/carers) or £30 for a 5 week block. Includes tea/coffee for all participants.
Participants are welcome to bring their own musical instruments and CD's to exercise to.
Class restarts on the 23rd September 2018, last class of term is the 3rd December 2018
Visit Rhythm & Moves or contact 07919857617.
Carers and students at the Rhythm & Moves Christmas party:
Matt, Fara and Lucinda, violas, fiddles and guitar, Colin on cymbal:
Bottisham Village College - Adult Education
T'ai Chi for Health
7pm - 8pm
To book ring 01223 811372 (£60 for 10 weeks)
T'ai Chi Short Form Beginners
7pm - 8.30pm<
To book ring 01223 811372. (£79/52 for 10 weeks)
Hemingford Grey Peace Pavilion class, Manor Road, Hemingford Grey, Huntingdon, PE28 9BX
Starts Tuesday October 2nd 2018
T'ai Chi for Health
7.45pm - 8.45pm
T'ai Chi Chuan
7.45pm - 9.30pm
Includes a tea break!
During the summer term, if the weather is good, we may train outside so please make sure you dress accordingly. To book or for more information phone Fara on 07919857617. Cost £7.50 or £30 for a 5 week block. Children age 16 or under welcome to train for free with a fee paying adult guardian.
Mature and Active Burwell
Wednesday 10am - 11am
Improvers (for students with a minimum 3 years training in T'ai Chi Chuan)
Wednesday 11.15am -12.15pm
Beginners and people who wish to attend infrequently
Located at the Burwell Sports Centre, Burwell, Cambridgeshire.
Cost £3.50. Tea/coffee/biscuits included.
Weekly most of the year contact sports centre for details of when it is closed. Please call Daniel on 01638 742 125 for more information.
Burwell class perform Single Whip from the Beijing 24 Step short form:
Keep Active Soham T'ai Chi Exercise Class
Wednesday 2pm - 3pm
Located at the Peers Ross Leisure Centre, Soham CB7 5HP.
Cost £4. Tea/coffee and biscuits included.
For over 50s and people wishing to develop a healthy lifestyle.
Please call the centre on 01353 665 555, visit the Peers Ross website for more information.
Keep Active Ely
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Located at the Paradise Leisure Centre Ely, 50 weeks a year!
£4 for 3 hours of sport including badminton, table tennis, short tennis, squash, keep fit, T'ai Chi and a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits!
T'ai Chi Principles 10.10am - 11am, Keep Fit 11.20am -12pm, Table Tennis 9.30am - 12pm, Badminton 9am-11am.
Visit Facebook or phone Fara for more information 07919857617.
Forever Active T'ai Chi Chuan Chen style class
Ellesmere Centre Stetchworth
Thursdays 1 - 2.15pm
Learn basic exercises for posture, co-ordination, health and strength as well as the first 15 moves of the Chen Liaojia form.
Cost £5 for Forever Active Members or £6 for non members.
For people who are building their strength after an injury or illness there is an option to do the health part only which is £4 members or £5 non members. Includes refreshments.
Forever Active T'ai Chi Chuan Beijing 24 step class
Paradise Sports Centre Ely
Fridays 9am - 10.15 am
Learn basic exercises for posture, co-ordination, health and strength as well as the Beijing 24 step form. Cost £5 for Forever Active Members or £6 for non members.
Contact Forever Active for more information on 07432 480105.
Fridays Rhythm and Moves assistants class
11.30am - 12.45am The Hut Cambridge Class for volunteers of the Monday morning class.
Supported by Realife and the Cambridge Academy of Martial Arts.
Faradena is an instructor for "Grey Heron Internal Arts" and is a recognised instructor with the "Tai Chi Union for Great Britain" and the "Tai Chi & Chi Kung Forum for Health". She teaches mainstream and adapted classes.
Private classes My current private T'ai Chi Chuan students include the following: professional musicians, individuals with Parkinson's disease,osteoporosis, individuals with severe and complex learning difficulties and/or challenging behaviour, people with mobility issues.
I teach private classes for small groups of people (2 - 5 students) as well as individuals. You may be one of my existing students who wishes to work on techniques that you have learned in your class, or you may be a small group of people who wish to learn some T'ai Chi Chuan or Chi Kung for Health. I charge £35 per hour for a class with additional costs for petrol. For individuals who are beyond beginner stage and heading towards intermediate and wish to learn T'ai Chi Chuan privately, I recommend you contact Mike Tabrett via the Grey Heron Website.
Workshops
For organisations or groups who would like me to run a workshop or a short course for their members I am happy to discuss your needs. The minimum charge for this is £35 per hour, with additional costs for travel.
For information about classes around Cambridgeshire look at the Grey Heron Internal Arts website: www.grey-heron.com