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Happy Tai Chi HappyTaiChi – A lifetime of happy joints & happy minds…
Move with strength. Heal with intention. Connect with calm. Flexibility. Balance. Aerobic conditioning.

I’m Tara—Chen Tai Chi teacher sharing mindful movement to ease pain, reduce stress, and restore balance, strength, and wellbeing. Mind | Body Health | For All Ages

Muscle strength. Tai chi can improve both lower-body strength and upper-body strength. When practiced regularly, tai chi can be comparable to resistance training and brisk walking. "Although you aren't working with weights or resistance bands, the unsupported arm exercise involved in tai chi strengthens your upper body," says internist Dr. Gloria Yeh, an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School. "Tai chi strengthens both the lower and upper extremities and also the core muscles of the back and abdomen." Tai chi can boost upper- and lower-body flexibility as well as strength. Tai chi improves balance and, according to some studies, reduces falls. Proprioception — the ability to sense the position of one's body in space — declines with age. Tai chi helps train this sense, which is a function of sensory neurons in the inner ear and stretch receptors in the muscles and ligaments. Tai chi also improves muscle strength and flexibility, which makes it easier to recover from a stumble. Fear of falling can make you more likely to fall; some studies have found that tai chi training helps reduce that fear. Depending on the speed and size of the movements, tai chi can provide some aerobic benefits. If your clinician advises a more intense cardio workout with a higher heart rate than tai chi can offer, you may need something more aerobic as well.

07/11/2025
Feeling tense or scattered?Join me this Sunday, 19 Oct, 2–4pm at Rowan Hall (Five Ashes Village Hall TN20 6JA) for a gen...
17/10/2025

Feeling tense or scattered?
Join me this Sunday, 19 Oct, 2–4pm at Rowan Hall (Five Ashes Village Hall TN20 6JA) for a gentle Tai Chi Immersion Session.

We will explore:
☯️ Qigong to release tension
☯️ Wuji Standing Meditation for calm and focus
☯️ Gentle movement to settle the body
☯️ Chen Style Tai Chi basics — strength through softness

Perfect for beginners and anyone seeking calm, balance and clarity.

Click to reserve your place:
👉 https://happytaichi.offeringtree.com/offerings/find-your-still-point-join-our-tai-chi-afternoon

“Even science confirms the benefits of Tai Chi”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29353543/

TC training significantly improved memory and the mental switching component of executive function in older adults with a-MCI, possibly via an upregulation of BDNF.

Tai Chi at SeaFirst cruise: 36 attendees.Second cruise: 40 attendees.One guest said, “this is my turning point.”Another,...
05/10/2025

Tai Chi at Sea

First cruise: 36 attendees.
Second cruise: 40 attendees.
One guest said, “this is my turning point.”
Another, “this is more important to me.”
Moments like these remind me why I teach Tai Chi — it truly changes lives.

It would be beyond anyone not to want to explore Tai Chi — even the science backs it up https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29353543/

Find Your Still Point — Join Our Tai Chi Afternoon!
Feeling tense or scattered? Take two hours to reconnect body, breath, and mind.

Join me on
Sunday, 19 October 2025
2–4pm at Five Ashes Village Hall TN20 6JA (Rowan Hall) for a calming journey through:

☯️ Qigong for relaxation and calm — release tension and flow with ease

☯️ Wuji Standing Meditation — experience the stillness before movement, where emptiness becomes power

☯️ Gentle movement for relaxation — soften the body and settle the mind

☯️ Introduction to Chen Style Tai Chi — discover the art of harmony in motion

Whether you’re new or returning, this is your chance to rediscover calm, clarity, and inner strength.

Reserve your place now:
Find Your Still Point — Join Our Tai Chi Afternoon!
Spaces are limited — move with intention, book your spot today.

https://happytaichi.offeringtree.com/offerings/find-your-still-point-join-our-tai-chi-afternoon

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05/10/2025

Tai Chi at Sea

First cruise: 36 attendees.
Second cruise: 40 attendees.
One guest said, “this is my turning point.”
Another, “this is more important to me.”
Moments like these remind me why I teach Tai Chi — it truly changes lives.

It would be beyond anyone not to want to explore Tai Chi — even the science backs it up https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29353543/

Find Your Still Point — Join Our Tai Chi Afternoon!
Feeling tense or scattered? Take two hours to reconnect body, breath, and mind.

Join me on
Sunday, 19 October 2025
2–4pm at Five Ashes Village Hall TN20 6JA (Rowan Hall) for a calming journey through:

☯️ Qigong for relaxation and calm — release tension and flow with ease

☯️ Wuji Standing Meditation — experience the stillness before movement, where emptiness becomes power

☯️ Gentle movement for relaxation — soften the body and settle the mind

☯️ Introduction to Chen Style Tai Chi — discover the art of harmony in motion
Whether you’re new or returning, this is your chance to rediscover calm, clarity, and inner strength.

Reserve your place now:
Find Your Still Point — Join Our Tai Chi Afternoon!
Spaces are limited — move with intention, book your spot today.

https://happytaichi.offeringtree.com/offerings/find-your-still-point-join-our-tai-chi-afternoon

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Tai Chi and BDNF: How Moving Slowly Can Help Your Brain Grow StrongerWhen people think about Tai Chi, they often imagine...
28/08/2025

Tai Chi and BDNF:

How Moving Slowly Can Help Your Brain Grow Stronger

When people think about Tai Chi, they often imagine graceful, flowing movements —
like a slow-motion dance. But beneath the calm surface, something extraordinary is
happening: your brain is literally rewiring itself.

The secret lies in a little protein with a big job: BDNF — Brain-Derived Neurotrophic
Factor.

The Science Behind It
Studies show that Tai Chi practice can increase BDNF levels in older adults, leading to better memory, processing speed, and mood regulation. Some trials even found Tai Chi outperformed simple walking when it came to boosting brain power. It’s not just “moving slowly” — it’s moving smartly, in a way that nourishes both body and mind.

In simple terms: Tai Chi is like giving your brain Miracle-Gro — boosting BDNF to help
your mind stay sharp, your mood stay
bright, and your resilience grow stronger.☯️

Want to experience it for yourself?

Come join us at Five Ashes Village Hall, TN20 6JA this Autumn starting 04/09/25:

Thursdays, 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Thursdays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join a Class or Book a Community Workshop
https://happytaichi.offeringtree.com/offering_packages

Welcoming all ages & abilities
No experience needed
Friendly, supportive atmosphere
Show up with a water bottle!

Let’s grow stronger brains — together

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Thursday 8:15am - 9:15am

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