Upcoming tai chi events and classes

With the mince pies all gone and normal classes starting up again from tomorrow, now seems like a good  time to mention a few upcoming events and other classes.

The first is a chance to practise part 5 of the taiji kungfu fan form with Angela Howarth in Aigburth, Liverpool on Saturday 13 January.

In February, fellow Deyin instructor Joanne Barton will be starting a couple of new classes for beginners in Horwich and Blackrod. The Horwich one is on Wednesdays at 7pm and starts 7 February. The Blackrod one is on Thursdays at 7pm and starts 8 February. Both have an optional sword class afterwards. Contact Joanne for details.

Now is a good time to think about booking onto the next Deyin Taijiquan Institute Bootcamp to celebrate Chinese New Year on Saturday 17 February, as these can get booked up quickly. Although it is in Telford rather than the Northwest it is a great opportunity to work (or play) with a few different Deyin instructors. It is free to Deyin members and only £20 otherwise so is amazing value. There is also a banquet and talent show in the evening.

And back in the Northwest, I have a new daytime course in Leigh planned for Thursday mornings starting in March - I will let you know the details closer to the time.

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day

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It's less than a week to World Tai Chi and Qigong Day now, which is on Saturday 29 April. This year we will be doing something a bit different and are having a free event at the St John's Community Centre in Liverpool. There will be several instructors offering different tai chi and qigong workshops throughout the morning. Email me or ask in class for more information.

Upcoming tai chi events in the Northwest

There is lots happening so I thought it was time to give you an update. To start with, from today to Saturday there is a Luminous Landscapes Spring Festival of Light at the Festival Gardens in Liverpool. I will be joining Angela Howarth of Angela's Tai Chi School in luminous tai chi demonstrations. Unfortunately, this event is ticketed and has been fully booked, but I will hopefully have some pictures to share later.

Saturday 27 February. One-day Taiji Kungfu Fan workshop in Aigburth, Liverpool. Fan techniques and the first section of the form. If you are interested in taking up the fan, this is a great opportunity. Contact Angela for details and to book.

Saturday 12 March 10am-1pm. Applications and push hands workshop in Aigburth Liverpool. Contact Angela for details and to book.

Saturday 19 March. Health qigong with Master Faye Li Yip in Stockport. There will be Daoyin Yangsheng Gong 12 in the morning and Five animals in the afternoon. You can go to either or both. Contact Terri Goron to book - details here.

Saturday 19 March. Sponsored tai chi walk for Sports Relief in Festival Gardens Liverpool. Contact Angela if you would like to take part or help out as a marshal.

Sunday 3 April. 24 step form with Master Faye Li Yip in Denshaw, Oldham. Contact Phil Garside for details.

Saturday 30 April. World Tai Chi and Qigong Day. Come and join me and other instructors in the Festival Gardens in Liverpool.

Sunday 29 May. Daoyin Yangsheng Gong 12 Health Qigong with Master Faye Li Yip in Denshaw, Oldham. Contact Phil Garside for details.