The spring timetable is now up at https://www.ahigherporpoise.com/classes. Classes start week commencing 10 January. There are two half price beginners courses, one on Wednesday afternoons in Hindley and one on Thursday evenings in Bryn.

Beginners' qigong course coming soon

Starting Wednesday 1 August, you can enjoy learning the art of qigong which can help you feel better, more relaxed and healthier in mind and body.

With the European Health Qigong Games coming up later in August, being held in the UK for the first time, it's the perfect time to look more closely at this ancient Chinese practice.

There have always been strong links between tai chi and qigong, and qigong has traditionally been taught as part of the tai chi syllabus. Both use slow, graceful movements as a gentle way to exercise, encouraging health and relaxation.

The qigong set we will be looking at is the ba duan jin or eight treasures. It dates back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and is one of the original four sets adapted by the Chinese Health Qigong Association.

The course is aimed at beginners and will be on Wednesday mornings 10am to 11am at the Leigh South (TocH) Community Centre, 32 Hope Carr Road, Leigh WN7 3ET. A bargain at £36 this is an opportunity not to be missed.

FREE tai chi classes

North West and North Wales Tai Chi have got funding to put on a free 8 week tai chi course for beginners at the Guild Hall Community Centre in Walkden, Salford starting Monday 19 September. It will be on Monday mornings from 10am to 11am.

Places are limited, so if you would like to take part then contact me, Jane, to book.