Soft and gentle movements combined with a set breathing pattern that helps you experience a feeling of relaxation and inner peace. It is good for balance, co-ordination, flexibility, for relieving stress and it is fun!!
Course aim
Progress learners in Tai Chi in a supportive and nurturing manner in order to encourage and stimulate stamina, improve flexibility, breathing, to manage stress in a natural and non-intrusive way.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
- This course is suitable for beginners and improvers
- For anyone wanting to improve focus, balance and flexibility.
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Run through warm-up exercises and breathing techniques
- Execute a variety of Tai Chi forms and patterns, stances and footwork
- Create a relaxed body and a calm, focused mind by cultivating the mind in stillness and the body in motion using Tai Chi and relaxation
- Follow the safety guidelines as laid down by the tutor
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
- You may be asked to undertake additional work in your own time to support your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
- You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions
What else do I need to know?
- Nothing else is needed
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing and pump-like shoes and bring an open mind
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
- Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
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