This syllabus offers an in-depth introduction & exploration of the foundations of Tai Chi, Qigong & some additional related practices. Foundations are the heart of the practice – without establishing a good foundation, more complex or advanced practices may still remain elusive or at a superficial level.

Developing good foundation practice can be more challenging than learning the external choreography of movement forms, as it requires deeper awareness and applied effort over time (gung fu) – and requires us to change fundamental body-mind habits and cultivate new ones.

The approach taken on this course is to work from the inside out, to develop a deeper body-mind connection and embodied understanding of posture and movement, providing a foundation from which to learn and develop the external forms.

Includes

• Foundation Principles, Explorations & Exercises

• Cultivating Mind-Body Connection

• Qigong Principles, Practices & Forms

• Tai Chi Principles & Practices – Tai Chi 37 Form (Simplified Yang Style Tai Chi aka Cheng Man-ch’ing Style Tai Chi Chuan)

• Tai Chi & Qigong Partnerwork – Tai Chi Pushing Hands (Tui Shou)

• Yiquan and Bagua Basics – Baguazhang For Beginners

• Scaravelli-Inspired Yoga & Meditation.

The programme includes weekly in-person classes, themed weekend workshops, day retreats plus online class recordings and detailed notes. There is also an optional 121 session offered as part of the course.