All welcome and we enjoy teaching beginners, so come along and try this training. It’s a way to reawaken parts of your latent energies and improves self awareness and sensitivity .
Weapons can be bought or borrowed let us know if you need some ordered.
Bring a packed lunch, tea will be provided.
To book a place on either or both of these courses, click on the link below:
We will be hosting the Summer term Day Course at the Birmingham Club run by Julie Wall, open to beginners and those already training .
SaturdayJune 6th 10.30 a.m to 4 .30 p.m
At Kings Heath Community Centre
8 Heathfield Rd, King’s Heath, Birmingham B14 7DB
Please book in and see you there. If you want to become a member before the course let your teacher know or sign up here and we can make you a membership card .
Our T’ai Chi club will be starting back for the summer term at Caludon Castle Sports Centre in the Dance Studio on Thursday 16th April 7.30-9pm. The Lee style of T’ai Chi has been practised in Coventry since Chee Soo brought the art to our city in the 1980s. So why not come along and join us to improve your balance, focus, flexibility and many more areas of your health and well-being? All ages and abilities are welcome. For more information, see www.coventrytaichi.co.uk
We will be running a T’ai Chi course for the Chinese New Year Spring Festival on
SaturdayFebruary 21st 10 a.m to 4 p.m
At Caludon Castle Sports Centre
Axholme Rd , Coventry , CV2 5BD
This is an excellent opportunity to train with experienced teachers and students from other clubs. Beginners, all ages and abilities are welcome. Bring a packed lunch, tea will be provided.
For more details of this course and how to become a member of our Association, please click on the link below:
We enjoyed being a part of the Peace Festival this year on the summer solstice and talking to lots of people interested in T’ai Chi, including one gentleman who had trained with Chee Soo.
It was great being part of the Godiva Festival earlier this month and doing a T’ai Chi demo with those who were interested in the art. Thank you to those organising it who made us feel welcome. We are already looking forward to next year’s festival.
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Daoyin deep breathing techniques to activate your body’s primary energy center, the Dantian.
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Awakening Your Qi
Just as the lotus flower unfurls with the rising sun, you can awaken your energy daily through our Qigong and Tai Chi program. We believe that energy flows best when the body is relaxed, so we commence with loosening exercises. Next, we introduce deep breathing or Daoyin exercises to activate the Dantian in your lower abdomen.
Opening the Door
The next step is Kai Men, or “opening the door,” which stimulates your meridians to facilitate energy flow. We guide you through the graceful Tai Chi dance known as Tiaowu, followed by the more meditative Tai Chi form.
Return to the Source
As the session nears its conclusion, we engage in another deep breathing exercise called the Five Lotus Blossoms, returning your energy to its center for storage until you require it.
Build Your Qi Daily
Are you prepared to unlock your hidden potential? Discover the transformative power of Tai Chi and Qigong exercises, and witness your life taking on new vitality.
Imagine a daily routine that not only enhances your physical flexibility and stamina but also elevates your mental acuity, mood, and sense of purpose. As you embark on this journey, you’ll feel a surge of heightened awareness and a revitalizing energy coursing through your entire being. This is the secret that awaits you.
What makes it truly magical is that this experience isn’t ephemeral. With consistent practice, you’ll notice these uplifting moments evolving into sustained energy levels that grow with each passing day. Your awareness sharpens, and you gain mastery over your energy, ensuring it’s readily available when needed and comfortably conserved when not.
The essence of Taoist energy training methods is now within your grasp. There’s no need to delay any longer—commence your transformation today and elevate it to the next level.
Overthinking – less is more, how can less be more? It seems like a contradicition but in actual fact by clearing out the clutter and focusing on what is essential we can actually get more done and have more meaningful lives. The Taoist principle here is Wuwei which means non-doing, but this does not mean doing nothing, rather it is about doing the right thing at the right time and not wasting your life away on non-essentials.
Nurturing the Earth Element: In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Earth element, represented by the stomach and spleen organ systems, governs digestion, nourishment, and grounding. Overthinking can disrupt the Earth element’s equilibrium, leading to digestive issues and mental unrest. T’ai Chi offers practices that help restore balance to the Earth element, fostering stability and rootedness.
Soothing Digestive Distress: Overactive mental processes often manifest physically as digestive discomfort, reflecting the intimate connection between the mind and the body’s Earth element. Through slow, deliberate movements and mindful breathing, T’ai Chi gently massages and stimulates the stomach and spleen meridians, promoting digestive harmony and alleviating the physical symptoms of overthinking.
Cultivating Grounded Awareness: T’ai Chi encourages practitioners to cultivate a deep sense of groundedness and centeredness, qualities associated with a harmonious Earth element. By focusing attention on the soles of the feet and the lower abdomen—the seat of the Earth element—individuals can anchor themselves in the present moment, quieting the restless mind and fostering a sense of stability amidst mental turbulence.
Balancing Yin and Yang: Within the context of the Five Elements theory, the Earth element serves as a bridge between yin (passive) and yang (active) energies. Overthinking often arises from an imbalance between these polarities, with excessive yang energy dominating the mind. T’ai Chi’s gentle, flowing movements and emphasis on internal cultivation help harmonize yin and yang, restoring equilibrium to the Earth element and promoting mental clarity.
Cultivating Spleen Qi: According to TCM, the spleen is responsible for transforming food into qi and blood, providing the body with the nourishment needed to sustain mental and physical vitality. Overthinking can deplete spleen qi, leading to fatigue and cognitive overload. T’ai Chi practices support the spleen by promoting relaxation, optimizing digestion, and replenishing qi reserves, thereby mitigating the effects of overthinking on spleen function.
By nurturing the Earth element, supporting the stomach and spleen organ systems, and fostering grounded awareness, T’ai Chi offers a holistic approach to addressing overthinking that integrates mind, body, and spirit, promoting overall well-being and harmony.
T’ai Chi emerges as a transformative practice, not only fostering physical and mental well-being but also igniting the flames of creative problem-solving:
Stress Alleviation, Creativity Elevation: Within the tranquil realm of T’ai Chi, stress dissipates, leaving space for creative inspiration to flourish. By immersing ourselves in its rhythmic movements and mindful breathing, we unlock new pathways of thought, enabling us to approach problems with fresh perspectives.
Clarity as a Catalyst for Innovation: T’ai Chi sharpens our mental acuity, enhancing our ability to perceive challenges with clarity. This heightened awareness becomes the canvas upon which innovative solutions are painted, as we navigate complexities with precision and insight.
Resilience as a Springboard for Ingenuity: Through the cultivation of physical balance and emotional resilience, T’ai Chi empowers us to confront obstacles head-on. In the face of adversity, we draw upon our inner strength to forge inventive paths forward, undeterred by setbacks or limitations.
Mindfulness as the Muse of Creativity: T’ai Chi’s mindful movements serve as a conduit for creative energy, fostering a state of heightened presence and awareness. In this state, we tap into the boundless wellspring of our imagination, discovering novel approaches to even the most daunting of challenges.
Physical Mastery, Mental Mastery, Creative Mastery: As T’ai Chi nurtures our physical vitality, it also nurtures our capacity for creative problem-solving. By intertwining the disciplines of body and mind, T’ai Chi equips us with the tools needed to navigate life’s complexities with grace and ingenuity.
In essence, T’ai Chi emerges not only as a sanctuary for self-discovery but also as a fertile ground for cultivating innovative solutions to life’s myriad puzzles. Through its practice, we awaken the dormant seeds of creativity within us, transforming obstacles into opportunities for growth and exploration.
