LAKES T'AI CHI

Classes and Courses

People of all ages and abilities are welcome at our weekly classes, including visitors to the Lake District.

Most classes include Qigong (Chi Kung), Form Practice and structured partnerwork or applications. Our overall aim is to provide a balanced practice alongside an understanding of T'ai Chi principles that can be applied to all areas of our lives.

 
Our courses are open to anyone with an enthusiasm for T'ai Chi

Classes 2010-11 begin week of 6th September

 

Monday

Individual or Small Group Lessons at Crook Memorial Hall(contact Dee/John for details)

Grizebeck Village Hall 6.15 - 7.15 (with Mike)

Broughton -in-Furness Victory Hall 7.45 - 8.45 (with Mike)

Tuesday

Windermere Ladyholme Centre
7 - 8.30 Improvers 24 step Form /Flute Form (with Dee)
8.30 - 10 Experienced, Double Fan Form (with John)

Wednesday

Staveley Dance Studio

12.30 - 1.30 lunchtime Qigong (with John), beginners welcome

Some Private lessons with John available.


Thursday

Ambleside Parish Centre 10 - 11.30am (with Dee)

All levels - beginners welcome (short Yang form, fan form)

Milnthorpe Athenaeum-Heversham 7.30 - 9.00pm (with Dee)Improvers, (handform, Flute form and partnerwork)

Friday
Kendal Leisure Centre 2 - 3pm (with Dee)Drop-in Beginners (Qigong and Tai Chi Basics)
3 - 4pm Experienced (Weapon Forms and Pushing Hands)

Enrolment :

Men and women of all ages welcome at our friendly weekly classes.

You are always welcome to come and try a class before enrolling.

Contact us for details of start dates, costs, etc. For Hazel's classes in Kendal and Arnside contact her direct on the link below

For Dee's classes
Dee Swift

For Hazel's classes

For Mike's classes

Hazel Hunt

Mike Leese

COURSES 2010 -11

Please book in advance to secure your place.

Day Workshops

Pencak Silat Revision Day with John Bolwell

Saturday 9 October 10-3

Crook Village Hall

We will work on the movements we have already learnt and if time permits,

finish the form. (Hooray!)

£25, Bring a packed lunch

Pushing Hands and Partnerwork with John

Saturday 13th November

Crook Village Hall 10-3

By popular demand, a full day devoted to exploring the principles of Tai Chi in relation to a partner - sensitivity practice, awareness exercises and martial applications.

A chance to immerse yourself in Tai Chi for Two! All welcome.

£25 Bring a packed lunch.

 

Christmas Practice Day

Saturday 4th December 10-3

Ladyholme Centre, Windermere

Usual mixture of guest teachers, practice, good food and socialising. Free, but donations to cost of room hire welcome. Please bring a contribution for the buffet. All welcome, including beginners.

 


Taster Days

Hazel has organised a taster day at Arnside WI Hall on Sunday 29 August from 11am - 4.30pm The day will include demonstrations, sharing, chatting, exercises to join in.

contact her for details if you would like to see what Tai Chi is all about.

Residential Courses

Tai Chi Forum for Health Weekends www.taichiforum.co.uk

 

Lee Family Style Workshop with expert Lavinia Warr

Sunday 21st November Ladyholme Centre Windermere

A rarely available opportunity to work with the lineage holder of the Lee style, a rarely taught Tai Chi style. Open to everyone of any level, this is an opportunity not to be missed. More details of times soon. Early booking recommended.

£30 for the day, bring a packed lunch.

SPACE