Relax 'n Renew TaiChi

18/12/2025

seasonal best wishes to our little tai chi community. Looking forward to progressing in 2026.

02/12/2025

in a world that never seems to slow down, Tai Chi offers us a profound and gentle secret: the power of slowing down. This beautiful, low-impact practice teaches you how to move with intention, preserving your joints while strengthening your balance and core stability. It's a mindful way to reconnect with your body and mind, helping you manage stress and truly savor the moment. Invest in your longevity and well-being—discover how slowing down with Tai Chi actually helps you gain more vitality and peace for the years ahead!

25/11/2025

Tai Chi: improve balance, reduce falls, ease joint pain, sharpen mind, lift mood. Message me for more detail.
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18/11/2025

Here's me, sometime around the early '90s, with my teacher Mr Kei, and his son-in-law, and my friend, Colin. I'm not sure on the dates but do remember the time, it would have been around 7am at the end of practice!
-Aquitainetaichi

11/11/2025

28/10/2025

🌬️ Breathe Deeper, Live Better
At the core of Tai Chi is mindful, diaphragmatic breathing. Unlike shallow chest breathing, Tai Chi teaches you to breathe deeply and fully, engaging your diaphragm. This practice isn't just relaxing; it's a powerful tool for your body:

Increased Lung Capacity: Over time, deep breathing exercises can help improve your lung function.

Enhanced Oxygenation: More efficient breathing means better oxygen delivery to all your cells, boosting energy and vitality.

Parasympathetic Activation: Deep, slow breaths activate your "rest and digest" nervous system, helping to calm your entire body.

💖 A Gentle Path to Healthy Blood Pressure
Numerous studies have pointed to Tai Chi as an effective complementary therapy for managing blood pressure. How does it work?

Stress Reduction: One of the biggest culprits of high blood pressure is chronic stress. Tai Chi's meditative movements and focus on mindfulness are incredible stressbusters, helping to lower stress hormones that constrict blood vessels.

Improved Circulation: The slow, continuous movements gently promote better blood flow throughout the body, easing the burden on your heart.

Vascular Flexibility: Regular practice can contribute to greater elasticity in your blood vessels, allowing them to expand and contract more easily.

Imagine feeling calmer, breathing more freely, and knowing you're actively supporting your heart health with every gentle movement. Tai Chi offers a holistic approach that nurtures both your body and your mind.

17/09/2025

Motion is Lotion: Freeing Your Joints with Tai Chi.

28/07/2025

"Vim, Vigour, and Vitality"
Remember that feeling of boundless energy? Tai Chi is a gentle, ancient practice designed to help you tap back into your natural vitality. It's not about high impact, but deep impact – improving your circulation, strengthening your muscles, and boosting your overall 'vim' without strain. Discover how easy it is to feel more energetic every day.

New beginners class on Tuesdays at 14h30. Message me for more details.

12/03/2025

The principle of Yin and Yang is fundamental to Tai Chi. It represents the interconnectedness of opposing forces. In Tai Chi, we see this in movements like rising and sinking, opening and closing, yielding and advancing. Understanding Yin and Yang helps us to cultivate balance and harmony in our movements and in our lives.

20/02/2025

In a world of constant motion, rediscover the timeless art of traditional Tai Chi Chuan. This isn't about competition; it's about cultivating harmony, refining movement, and understanding the deeper principles of internal energy. Adults seeking a mindful practice, a connection to ancient wisdom, and a journey of personal well-being, are welcome. Join us and experience the stillness within movement.