Tai Chi for All

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