Tai Chi - Beginners & Improvers

Tai Chi - Beginners & Improvers course is offered by Birmingham Adult Education Service. 

Course aims

• To enable learners to experience movements of Tai Chi in a safe and relaxed environment.

• To develop body awareness.

• To introduce learners to main principles and philosophy of Tai Chi including stances, breathing techniques and relaxation.

• To develop and extend learners’ knowledge and understanding of main principles and philosophy of Tai Chi.

• To develop and extend an understanding of Chinese culture and its relationship to Tai Chi.

Learning outcomes

• Recognise names of Tai Chi forms and stances.

• Become more aware of own body e.g. balance, breathing, body alignment.

• Identify tension in the body.

• Define the underpinning principles of Tai Chi.

• Practise basic or more advanced Tai Chi movements, forms and stances, depending on ability.

• Develop a more relaxed attitude, reflect on life in a positive manner with the use of Tai Chi.