Tai Chi & Qi Qong
Llanferres News & Views
Please note: the Beginners Tai Chi Taster Classes
have now started at the Village Hall in
Gwernymynyydd!!
We are there every Wednesday 3 - 4. the classes will
run until the end of May, but hopefully there will be
enough interest for the classes to start up again mid
June.
Tai Chi is for old and young alike, the fit and the not
too fit - so there is no excuse. Tai Chi is about
learning a "form" but as with anything in life - it takes
time. The health benefits are many. Tai Chi is about
gentle exercise, relaxation, enjoyment, meeting and
making friends. Come along and learn the ancient
Chinese Art of Tai Chi. Bring a Friend, bring a Smile!!
Bill and Lin have practised Tai Chi for about 25 yrs,
gaining Gold, Silver and Bronze medals along the
way. They have been taught by Master C Tsang and
Master K Tam, eventually leading to Certificates from
the Hong Kong Tai Chi Association.
Lin says:
“We taught in Spain for 7 years ( which we
thoroughly enjoyed ). Bill is also a qualified Keep Fit
Instructor and had classes of Stretch & Tone, which
was quite a success. At present Bill is working with
Prime Care Trust, included in his different classes are
: The Breath Easy North ( for people with asthma
etc.,) ACSIL Clubmoor ( this is a class which covers
people with various amputations )”.
Something about Tai Chi Chuan Yang Style:
“ We the Simplified version (24 movements) This is a
slow moving form, helping balance, bone density,
relaxation and concentration.”
Qi Qong is a breathing exercise. This exercise can be
performed either sitting down or standing up and is static. It
concentrates on various parts of the body helping to direct the
(qi) oxygen around the body. This exercise has 18
movements. Both the above forms are not strenuous but
very beneficial and can be practised by people of all ages and
physical capabilities. We always recommend comfortable
clothing and flat shoes.