Tai Chi Foundations

Welcome to Tai Chi Foundations

A research based programme of Yang Tai Chi movements that will build strength, improve balance and promote a deep sense of relaxation.

Tai Chi for Health Class at Cliffe Castle Park, Keighley.

Discover Qigong

Qigong is the modern term for an ancient set of health exercises collectively called Daoyin.

Daoyin exercises integrate mindful practice with a elegant and balanced flow of the whole body with gentle awareness on the breath.

Daoyin Tu - Wellcome Trust, London

These exercises have their origins in a range of health and wellness practises called Yangsheng - 养生 - meaning to nourish or cultivate life.

Coordinating the mindful movements with our natural breathing cycle creates a deep sense of relaxation and wellbeing.

The scroll above illustrates a Daoyin chart excavated from the Mawangdui Tomb 3 (sealed in 168BC) in the former kingdom of Changsha, called 'Guiding and Pulling Chart'. 

Tai Chi for Health Institute

Helen and Phil are board certified instructors with Dr Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI).

They teach Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) / Falls Prevention (TCA/FP) a rewarding program based upon Sun Style Taijiquan; and Tai Chi for Rehabilitation (TCR) a simple to learn tai chi program that anyone can enjoy seated or standing.

Please do get in touch to discuss the ideal Tai Chi and Qigong session for you.

Telephone: 07528 959091
Facebook Messenger: m.me/discovertaichi

Tai Chi for Health Workshop with Dr Paul Lam in Manchester 2018

Dr Paul Lam will be coming to Manchester next summer to teach over 3 days starting on 31st August through to 2nd September 2018. You will have the opportuntiy to meet Dr Paul Lam who founded the Tai Chi for Health Institute in 2010.

You'll also get to meet other members of the Tai Chi for Health community from across the UK. Paul will teach Enhancing Yang 24 and/or Beyond Tai Chi for Rehabilitation over the three days. Find out more about the programme, location details, and how to register from the Tai Chi for Health Institute website.

If you've attended one of our classes you may remember we started with the short Tai Chi for Rehabilitation programme which brings the essential health benefits from the three key Tai Chi styles, the Sun, Yang, and Chen in a simple to learn form.

Helen and I will be going. If you would to join us please do let us know, we'd love to see you.

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