Join Lan for a 45-minute Tai Chi & Qigong session — a gentle escape from busy daily life, designed to nurture your body, breath, and mind.

We're delighted to welcome back Dr Lan Guo, a qualified professional Tai Chi instructor, for another series of Tai Chi and Qigong sessions this Autumn Term (every Tuesday 5:15-6:00pm from 6 Oct to 8 Dec except 20 Oct). Registration opens three weeks before each session.

Originated as a martial art for self-defence, Tai Chi has evolved into a graceful, low-impact practice combining mindful movement, stretching, breathing, and relaxation. Alongside it, Qigong is an ancient Chinese health tradition rooted in medicine and meditation, focusing on breath awareness, gentle movement, and the cultivation of life energy (qi).

Together, they offer a perfect balance of movement and stillness and can help reduce stress and anxiety, sharpen focus, and boost overall wellbeing.

In just 45 minutes, enjoy a gentle, refreshing blend of Tai Chi and Qigong to calm your mind, relax your body, and spark creative thinking — all in a warm, supportive setting.

✨ What you'll experience?

Guided warm‑up exercises

Ba Duan Jin Qigong ("Eight Brocades")

Chen‑style Tai Chi Essential 18 Forms

Gentle relaxation and mindful breathing

Simple Chinese words and phrases, learned naturally during practice

Friendly small‑group interaction and connection

🧘 Who it this for?

Suitable for all fitness levels – complete beginners welcome

Gentle, safe, low-impact movements – go at your own pace

👕 What to Wear and Bring?

Loose, comfortable clothing

Flat shoes (or barefoot if you prefer)

No special equipment – just yourself and an open mind

IMPORTANT – This event is funded and organised by NCI. Please only reserve a ticket if you can definitely attend, otherwise you will be depriving others of the opportunity. If you purchase a ticket and can no longer attend, please ensure you cancel it so it can be allocated to someone else. Anyone not attending the event without cancelling their ticket may be restricted from participating in future activities.

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