Tomorrow's classes cancelled :(

Hi everyone. I'm afraid both morning and evening classes tomorrow at the Tesco Leigh Extra Community Space are cancelled. Not my fault this time - there is a problem with the lights in the room and we would have to do tai chi in the dark!

Luminous Landscapes pictures

As promised, here are some pictures of last night's Luminous Landscape event. The evening started with rain which soon cleared up and I had a fantastic time doing tai chi and qigong with Angela Howarth and students as well as fellow instructor Steve Kennedy. We also had time to have a look round and enjoy the rest of the event.

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.

Happy Chinese New Year!

Gōng xĭ fā cái! Welcome to the Year of the Monkey. I hope it brings you health, wealth and happiness. I've just got back from a weekend of tai chi, fun and celebrations with the Deyin Taijiquan Institute.

Thanks to Rene Carlton for the pictures of monkeys from the Longleat Festival of Light.

Tonight's class cancelled :(

Hi everyone.

I'm afraid I'm going to have to cancel tonight's class. I've gone down with a sudden bug and I think it's best if I don't come along and infect you all. The onset was very fast so I am hoping it will go away just as fast. I should be better in time for Wednesday's classes and definitely for the Chinese New Year celebrations in Telford this weekend.

All the best
Jane

Chinese New Year coming soon

It's almost time to say "gōng xĭ fā cái" as Chinese New Year is at the beginning of February this year, welcoming in the Year of the Monkey.

My school, the Deyin Taijiquan Institute in Telford, will be celebrating with a Tai Chi Bootcamp day on Saturday 6 February with lots of interesting tai chi and qigong workshops throughout the day. You can see details of the workshop and book here. There is also a get-together for a meal in the evening. The day is free to members, £15 otherwise. You can become a member for £15 and there will be more free bootcamps for members to come.

Another exciting event is coming up before Chinese New Year. On Saturday 30 January, there will be a morning workshop on tai chi applications and push hands with Angela Howarth in Crosby, Liverpool, also £15. Contact Angela directly to book. 

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! Classes start again on Monday - I look forward to seeing you there.

Best wishes for 2016
Jane