Tai Chi at Cliffe Castle, Keighley

Such a pleasure to announce our new outdoor Tai Chi for Health class at Cliffe Castle Park, Keighley.

Classes start from Monday 20th May 2019 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.
First two classes only £2.50. Then £5.50 on a pay as you go basis.
Meet outside the cafe adjacent to the restored conservatory at 1:15pm.

Set in the beautiful Cliffe Castle Park that surrounds Cliffe Castle Museum.
The park has some fine specimen trees, a newly restored water garden, conservatory, an aviary, and cafe.

Tai Chi & Qigong at Cliffe Castle Park, Keighley.

Wear suitable clothing for the British weather. A windproof top, warm breathable layers, and good flat soled outdoor footwear. If you use walking aids please bring them with you. You'll find plenty of tables and seating available at the lawn area where we will to hold the class.

Led by Board Accredited instructor Helen Parsons and assisted by Val Preston. They teach Tai Chi for Health programmes created by Australian family physician Dr. Paul Lam. Dr Lam founded the Tai Chi for Health Institute in 2010.

Helen and Val look forward to welcoming new starters who'd like to give Tai Chi ago as well as participants from our other classes in Airedale and Craven.

Helen says, "Originally created as a martial art, Tai Chi today is practised for its health benefits as series of slow, continuous movements that build strength, improve balance, and promote deep relaxation."

Val says, "The great thing about Tai Chi is that age and ability is no barrier and more importantly, Tai Chi is a daily activity that I enjoy doing and would like other people to feel the same benefits I have."

Helen is an Occupational Therapist and has practised Tai Chi and Qigong over 10 years.

Val Preston runs her own business, Truly Essential Holistic & Beauty Therapist. She started learning Tai Chi for Health in 2017 and aims to become a certified instructor this year.

For more details phone 07528 959091

Visit www.huntuntaichi.uk / Facebook: @Huntun.taichi

Tai Chi for Health Taster

Do you know someone who is curious about Tai Chi? Would they like to find out a bit more and try some easy Tai Chi moves. We have a free taster, just for them. Spread the word about our next free session:

Wednesday 6th March 10.00am -11.15am
Hainworth Wood Community Centre,
109 Hainworth Wood Road,
Keighley, BD21 5NG.

Tai Chi for Health Taster Session

If you have any questions about this free taster or any of our other classes please don't hestitate to get in touch.

We look forward to seeing you.

Awarding Winning Tai Chi for Health Classes in Yorkshire

Our social enterprise, Huntun Tai Chi™, offering accredited Tai Chi for Health programmes in Airedale, West Yorkshire, has won an Outstanding Achievement Award as part of the Get Out Get Active (GOGA) Programme 2016-2019 from Bradford Disability Sport & Leisure.

Helen & Philip - Outstanding Achievement Award

Helen and I attended a fund raising dinner for local athletes representing Great Britain in the 2019 Special Olympics in Dubai, on Wednesday 28th June 2018. The award came as a surprise, and both Helen and Philip felt incredibily privileged to receive it. Our thanks go to Karla Burton, the GOGA Programme lead for Bradford, who nominated us.

Helen & Philip - Receive their Outstanding Achievement Award

The award not only recognises our work but our inclusive ethos that aligns with the GOGA Programme's key aim that -

“Anyone can attend, Anyone can smile and Anyone can enjoy their time in the activity.”

As we say,

“Everyone receives a warm welcome.” 

 Karla Burton said,

“I just wanted to say a big thankyou for working alongside GOGA… The work you is inspirational and you have really opened my eyes to the great benefits of Tai Chi.”

It goes without saying that this award should really go to all our participants who attend our classes. Many live with their own health challenges and disabilities. Both Helen and I recognise the huge amount of dedication and energy you put into the classes. Without you we wouldn't have won this award.

Huntun Tai Chi™ - Certificate and Plaque for Outstanding Achievement Award

If you would like to come and try one of our Tai Chi for Health classes just drop by, your first class is free. We have classes covering Airedale from Baildon, Bingley, Glusburn, Keighley, Saltaire, Shipley, and Skipton.

To find out more just give us a call and we'll happily answer your questions.

We look forward to seeing you.

Philip & Helen

Tai Chi for Health Workshop – 28th April 2018

Tai Chi for Health Workshop

World Tai Chi Day - Saturday 28th April 2018 - 10:30am to 1:30pm

University Academy Keighley, Green Head Road, BD20 6EB

Bring a packed lunch, drink and a smile.
 
Workshop cost
£14.50 per participant

Workship Theme:
Dive in for an in depth exploration of the Tai Chi Principles.

Huntun Tai Chi Principles Postcards™

Outcomes
• Deeper understanding of Tai Chi principles and why they matter
• Putting principles into your practice of the Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls Prevention form
• Carrying the principles into day to day life

Huntun Tai Chi Principles Postcard - Sōng™

Workshop Plan
10:30 am – Welcome, workshop outline and outcomes, begin with introductions and warm-ups movements

11:00 am – Practice Tai Chi for Health forms with emphasis on three key principles:
• Jing (mental serenity/quietude) – Breathing exercise with lake visualization
• Chen (sinking/grounded/rooted) – Commence into open/close with mountain visualization
• Song (loosen/letting go) – Single whip right through to end of 8 core movements with dandelion seed visualization

12:00 - 12:45 pm – Lunch
We'll have packs of our exclusive Tai Chi Principles Postcards available on the day. We think you'll like them.

12:45 - 1:15 pm
• Sticky hands – haptics and somatosensory feedback
• Return to TCA forms
• Warm down
• Recap and close


If you have any questions please do get in touch.

Helen and I look forward to seeing you.