News about Wednesday classes

After the success of the taster sessions in September both morning and evening classes in the Tesco Leigh Extra Community Space are doing well. So well, in fact, that I am going to have to limit numbers. It will no longer be possible to join the class as a new member by just turning up on the day. There are still places available in the evening so if you would like to take part, then get in touch with me. And if you would like to join the morning class, let me know and I will put you on a waiting list.

From next Wednesday instead of paying per session, you will book a block of four sessions - £14 for four sessions. This will help me to keep the overall numbers from exceeding capacity.

Canoeing

Ok, so this is not really about tai chi, except in that tai chi is in everything.

In April I will be taking part in the Great Glen Canoe Trail to raise money for Sound Sense a charity that provides music education and entertainment to those in need. Please give generously. :)

Free tai chi taster sessions

On Wednesday 30 September I will be giving two free tai chi taster sessions in the Community Space in Tesco Extra Leigh, one at 10-11am and one at 7-8pm. Come along and try it out!

I said I would repost some videos on the forms we are doing, so here they are. Above is Wu Amin doing the 16 step Yang tai chi sword form. Here is Angela Howarth doing the 8 step Yang tai chi form. And below is Master Tary Yip doing the 24 step Yang tai chi form. Enjoy!

Catching up

I'm still catching up with everything after coming back from my holiday, but took time out yesterday to enjoy the official opening of the Chinese Arts and Culture Centre in Telford - a good time was had by all.

I also finally got round to uploading some holiday pics. Here they are: enjoy!

New classes

I have been very busy since getting back from my holiday (I will post a link to pictures soon - I promise!).

I will be starting not one but two new classes in Leigh very soon. They are both open to the public although for the Age UK one you need to be aged 55+ and register in advance.

The first class is open to everyone. It will be on Wednesday evenings 7pm to 8pm at the Tesco Leigh Extra Community Space, Tesco Leigh Extra, Leigh WN7 4BA. There will be a FREE taster class on Wednesday 1 July, so if you are wondering whether tai chi is for you, come along and find out. Classes proper will start on Wednesday 8 July and will be £3.50 each.

The second class is hosted by Wigan Borough Age UK Bright Days and will be on Tuesday mornings, 10.30am to 11.30am at Brookdale Court in Leigh. It is open to everyone aged 55+ and is FREE but you do need to register in advance. For details and to register contact Debra Shufflebottom on 01942 615883 or Debra.Shufflebottom@ageukwiganborough.org.uk.

Details of all classes are here.

Back from qigong training

I'm back from a fabulous four days of qigong training. Here is a picture of our team: Steve, Angela, me, Christine and Sam. And below is a picture of me, Angela and Steve with Professor Lai.