Pleased to announce our new Tai Chi for Health class at St Aidan's Church Hall, Crossflatts, BD16 2AR. Opening on the 9th December 2019.
Our thirteenth class in the Aire Valley. We aim to offer people in Bingley and Keighley more choice to enjoy their favourite Tai Chi and Qigong classes with us.
Tai Chi for Health - Crossflatts, Bingley.
On Monday 23rd December we will have food and beverages for anyone from any class to join us for a celebration before the Christmas Holidays - starting at 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
Class Details:
Monday's from: 9th December - 1:30pm to 2:30pm.
All classes run on an open and ongoing basis.
First session £3, then £6 per class.
All welcome.
If you think someone you know might like this new class or any of our other classes please do share this blog post with them or on your social media channels.
We look forward to starting our newest Tai Chi and Qigong class on 22nd August 2019 at Silsden Town Hall.
Classes will run every Thursday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Your first class is half price and then £6 per week on a pay as you go basis with no need to book.
We offer a warm welcome to everyone, especially those just starting. No special clothing or equipment needed. Just wear comfortable clothing, flat-soled shoes and a smile! Please bring a drink in warm weather.
Silsden Town Hall offers a fantastic accessible venue with a large ground floor room with lots of natural light. It has easily accessible toilets and the Community Library in the room next door. You will find a car park across the road which is only 60p an hour.
Why Try Tai Chi and Qigong?
Our regular participants tell us how they feel at the end of our classes. They say they have better balance and feel stronger, meaning they can do jobs in the garden more easily, enjoy walks with family and friends, and feel more independent.
Tai Chi and Qigong offer people an ideal exercise that goes easy on joints while strengthening muscles and improving balance. Many of our participants tell us how much better they sleep after a class and how it has helped reduce blood pressure.
As an accessible exercise for everyone tai chi and qigong has featured in research (including a recent feature in the BBC TV series, Trust Me I’m a Doctor) demonstrating its benefits for improved health and wellbeing.
If you have a serious health condition you may wish to contact your G.P or specialist first to check if you are ready to start an exercise class.
If you think a family member, friend or colleague would like to know more about us and our classes please do share this blog page with them.
We're very pleased to announce that we will open our 10th awarding winning Tai Chi for Health class at the lovely Fire House Studios, Skipton. As you can see it's a rather beautiful space. Situated beside the canal basin on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, in the centre of Skipton with the bus and train stations a short walk away.
Our first class starts on Wednesday 13th February 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, with a free taster session for all new participants. The classes will run as follows:
• Every Wednesday 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
• Open and ongoing - no need to book, just pay as you go
• First Class Free to any new starter
• Price per session: £6
• Wear comfortable clothing, flat soled footwear, and bring a smile
Many people may recognise the slow, mindful movements of Tai Chi from the British comedy film, Calendar Girls, starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters. If you watched the BBC TV programme Trust Me, I'm a Doctor recently you will have seen how regular practice of Tai Chi can offer a personal workout the equal of a more outwardly vigorous aerobic exercise such as Zumba, but without the sweat or need to wear sports clothing.
Tai Chi for Health - Skipton
As the only Board Certified Tai Chi for Health Institute instructors active in the area we offer people the opportunity to learn accredited Tai Chi for Health programs in a safe and inclusive space, with a warm welcome for everyone. The Tai Chi for Health Institute, founded by Dr Paul Lam, an Australian GP in 2010, works as a non-profit organisation to promote evidence based medical research into the benefits of Tai Chi and develop the professional role of Tai Chi instructors around the world.
We especially welcome people who live with long term health conditions, a disability, or people recovering from injury or a surgical procedure. We do recommend you speak with your GP or trusted healthcare professional if you have any doubts about joining our class.
Tai Chi for Health - Fire House Studios, Skipton
We accept referrals from healthcare professionals, run workshops and presentations on Tai Chi as an excellent primary exercise to a range of groups, organisations and corporate teams.
If you think a friend or relative would like to read this blog or would like to try one of our classes please do share it with them. Please note that there's a short series of steps up to the studio when you enter the building. Lift access is available, if you need assistance please do get in touch.
Very pleased to announce that we will open our next awarding winning Tai Chi for Health class at Carleton Endowed CE Primary School, in the lovely village of Carleton, near Skipton.
We open on Tuesday 25th September with a free taster session for everybody starting at 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Tai Chi for Health - Carleton Primary School
Many people recognise the slow, mindful movements of Tai Chi from the British comedy film, Calendar Girls, starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters.
You may have heard of the health benefits from regular practice of Tai Chi and its associated exercise Qigong (chee-gong) in the news recently. The four Chief Medical officers for the United Kingdom recommend Tai Chi as a low impact activity that builds strength, improves balance and promotes relaxation.
As the only Board Certified Tai Chi for Health Institute instructors in Leeds and Bradford we offer people the opportunity
to learn Tai Chi for Health programmes in a safe and inclusive space, with a warm welcome for
everyone. Dr Paul Lam, an Australian GP, founded the Tai Chi for Health Institute
as a non-profit organisation in 2010 to promote evidence based medical
research into the benefits of Tai Chi and develop the professional role
of Tai Chi instructors around the world.
We especially welcome people who live with long term health
conditions, a disability, or people recovering from injury or a
surgical procedure. We accept referrals from healthcare professionals
and run workshops and presentations to a range of groups, organisations
and professional teams.
After our opening on the 25th September the classes will run as follows:
• Tuesday 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
• Open and ongoing - no need to book or pay in advance
• First Class Free to any new starter
• Price per session: £6
• Wear comfortable clothing, flat soled footwear, and a smile
If you think a friend or relative would like to read this blog or would like to try one of our classes please do share it with them.
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.
