A relaxed weekly session for anyone wanting to begin Tai Chi QiGong Shibashi

Curious about Tai Chi, but not ready to commit to a course?

Tai Chi Beginners is a simple, flexible way to get started. These relaxed weekly sessions are designed especially for people who are new to Tai Chi, returning after a break, or who would simply like to build confidence before joining one of our other classes.

There is no course to complete and no need to attend every week. Simply book the sessions that work for you.

Each class stands alone. We will explore some of the basic principles of Tai Chi, learn a small selection of gentle movements and bring them together into a flowing practice. The movements we explore may change from week to week, while familiar ones will naturally return so that your confidence, coordination and understanding can gradually grow.

You can expect to explore:

• relaxed posture, balance and weight shifting
• breathing and moving with greater ease
• simple Tai Chi QiGong and Shibashi movements
• slowing down and releasing unnecessary tension
• a gentle flowing sequence to bring the session together

All of the practice can be adapted to suit you.

You are welcome to practise standing, seated, or a combination of both, and there is no floor work.

If your GP, physiotherapist or another healthcare professional has suggested that you try Tai Chi, this is the place to start. You are always encouraged to follow any individual advice they have given you about movement or exercise.

If you would feel more comfortable talking things through before your first class, you can also request a Welcome Wellbeing Check with Amanda. This gives you the opportunity to have a one-to-one conversation about anything that may affect your participation, ask questions and discuss how the practice might best be adapted for you.

These sessions are deliberately flexible.

You might come along simply to try Tai Chi.

You may enjoy having an occasional gentle class without wanting to learn a complete sequence.

You may be unable to commit to the same time every week but still want Tai Chi to become part of your life.

Or you may find yourself becoming increasingly interested in the practice and wanting to take things further.

There is no pressure to progress.

For those who do want to continue, Tai Chi Beginners can become a stepping stone into the wider Awen Môr practice.

You may later choose to join Develop the Practice, our structured course for learning Tai Chi Shibashi Set 1 in more detail.

Alternatively, if you attend regularly and become comfortable with the foundations and movements, Amanda may suggest that you are ready to join one of our Deepen the Practice sessions.

Tai Chi Beginners is a flexible, drop-in class. There is no fixed syllabus, no requirement to attend consecutive weeks and no expectation that you will learn the complete 18-movement Shibashi Set 1.

However, you may chose to progress onto Develop the Practice, a structured six-week course. It takes a group progressively through Set 1, with dedicated teaching, repetition, supporting resources and a clear learning journey.

Deepen the Practice is our ongoing practice for people who already have some Tai Chi experience and are ready to explore the movements and principles in greater depth.

So if life makes committing to a course difficult — or you simply want to see whether Tai Chi is for you — Tai Chi Beginners is a lovely place to start.

No experience needed. No course commitment. No floor work. Just come along, slow down and begin.

Tai Chi Beginners — £10 per session

Our Beginners sessions are relaxed, stand-alone classes, so there’s no course fee or ongoing commitment. Simply choose the session that suits you and book your place in advance.

Payment is made when you book online, which confirms and secures your place. As numbers are limited, advance booking is recommended.

£10 · One hour · Book and pay online