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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 resistanc

e 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.

23/03/2026

A special World Tai Chi Day moment: Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei leading the Chen 18 Form with grace, precision, and deep internal power. ☯️

A Gentle Introduction to Tai Chi — Step Through the DoorSunday 22 March | 2 pm – 4 pmFive Ashes Village Hall Five Ashes ...
20/03/2026

A Gentle Introduction to Tai Chi — Step Through the Door
Sunday 22 March | 2 pm – 4 pm
Five Ashes Village Hall Five Ashes
East Sussex TN20 6JA

Have you ever been curious about Tai Chi… and wondered what it actually feels like to try it?

This workshop is a simple and welcoming way to find out.
You do not need any experience.
You do not need to be flexible or fit.
You simply need a willingness to explore something new.

This Meditation and Chen Tai Chi Taster Workshop is designed for beginners - a calm, supportive space where you can slow down, breathe, and gently connect with your body.

Together, we will explore:
Simple, easy-to-follow Tai Chi movements
Standing meditation to help you relax and reset
Gentle guidance on posture, balance, and breathing
How to move with less tension and more ease
There is no pressure to get anything “right.”
This is not about perfection — it is about experience.

As you move through the session, you may begin to notice:
A sense of calm replacing busyness
Your body feels lighter and more relaxed
Your mind is becoming clearer and quieter
A natural improvement in balance and awareness

Tai Chi is often described as “meditation in motion”…
And this workshop is your opportunity to experience that for yourself.

Think of it as opening a door —
and simply taking a gentle step inside.

If this feels like something you would enjoy, you are warmly invited to join us.

You can reserve your place through the booking link.
https://happytaichi.offeringtree.com/offerings/standing-meditation-and-chen-18-form-practice-workshop

A few simple things to bring:
Comfortable clothing
A bottle of water
And an open mind
Arriving a few minutes early will help you settle in, and you might enjoy giving your phone a little break while you enjoy this time for yourself.
I look forward to welcoming you and sharing this gentle introduction to Tai Chi.

Warmly,
Tara TM
Happy Tai Chi

The Year of the Fire Horse: How This Chinese New Year Influences You
17/02/2026

The Year of the Fire Horse: How This Chinese New Year Influences You

Meidtation

17/02/2026
17/02/2026

Happy Chinese New Year.

As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, may you move through life as you move through Tai Chi, grounded in your stance, fluid in your transitions, and powerful without force.

Let your energy rise like fire, yet remain guided by calm awareness. Step forward with courage, pivot with wisdom, and when life changes direction, shift your weight smoothly and continue the flow.

May this year bring strong roots, an open heart, a clear mind, and unstoppable forward momentum.

Ride the Fire Horse with balance and grace.
Gong Xi Fa Cai. 🔥🐎🧧

17/02/2026

Year of the Fire Horse

3 years later 🗓⏳👣. 20 people practicing spine health last Thursday day! As 2026 is here, what would you most like to fee...
14/02/2026

3 years later 🗓⏳👣. 20 people practicing spine health last Thursday day!

As 2026 is here, what would you most like to feel more of in your life?

🔘 Calm and centred, even when life is busy
🔘 Stronger and more balanced in my body
🔘 Less stiffness, more ease of movement
🔘 A regular space just for me each week

Five Ashes Village Hall, TN20 6JA,
Thursdays at 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Sign up at:

👉 Signing up details here:
https://happytaichi.offeringtree.com/offering_packages

See you in class!

The surprising health benefits of Tai Chi
26/01/2026

The surprising health benefits of Tai Chi

Dr Michael Mosley explains how the ancient Chinese martial art can improve your health.

What would you most like to feel more of in your life?• Calm and centred, even when life is busy• Stronger and more bala...
21/01/2026

What would you most like to feel more of in your life?
• Calm and centred, even when life is busy
• Stronger and more balanced in my body
• Less stiffness, more ease of movement
• A regular space just for me each week

Halfway through the month already.
If you have been thinking about joining, this is your nudge.
There is no perfect time.
There is only now.

Classes resume 22 January 2026

📍 Five Ashes Village Hall, East Sussex TN20 6JA
• Thursdays: 9:15 am – 10:15 am
• Thursdays: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Classes are suitable for all ages and abilities.
No prior experience needed.
New students may join at any time.

Learn More & Book Now:
Class bookings: https://happytaichi.offeringtree.com/offerings

If you are ready to feel more balanced, more confident, and quietly stronger, this is a good place to begin.

If you have been feeling stiff, stressed, or quietly run down, Tai Chi may be exactly what you need.Tai Chi is a gentle,...
19/01/2026

If you have been feeling stiff, stressed, or quietly run down, Tai Chi may be exactly what you need.

Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing movement practice that improves balance, posture, breathing, and overall calm. It is suitable for all ages and abilities, and you do not need any prior experience.

Classes are resuming locally on 22 January 2026

📍 Five Ashes Village Hall, East Sussex TN20 6JA
• Thursdays: 9:15 am – 10:15 am
• Thursdays: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Classes are suitable for all ages and abilities.
No prior experience needed.
New students may join at any time

Many people join because they want to move better, feel steadier, or simply give their nervous system a break.

If this sounds like you, you would be very welcome.

👉 Booking details here:
https://happytaichi.offeringtree.com/offering_packages

If you feel stiff, stressed, low on energy, or constantly “on”, you are not alone.Many people live with tension as their...
17/01/2026

If you feel stiff, stressed, low on energy, or constantly “on”, you are not alone.

Many people live with tension as their normal. Tai Chi gently unwinds that pattern by improving posture, balance, breathing, and nervous system regulation.

Classes resume on 22 January 2026
No flexibility required. No fitness level to meet. No pressure to perform.
Classes resume 22 January 2026

📍 Five Ashes Village Hall, East Sussex TN20 6JA
• Thursdays: 9:15 am – 10:15 am
• Thursdays: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Classes are suitable for all ages and abilities.
No prior experience needed.
New students may join at any time

You simply show up and move at your own pace.

If you have been meaning to do something for your health and well-being, this is a good place to start.

👉 Secure your place here:
https://happytaichi.offeringtree.com/offering_packages

Sometimes the body whispers before it shouts.A little stiffness.A little fatigue.A sense of being slightly disconnected ...
16/01/2026

Sometimes the body whispers before it shouts.

A little stiffness.
A little fatigue.
A sense of being slightly disconnected from yourself.

Tai Chi is a moving meditation that restores balance, steadies the breath, and helps the body remember how to feel safe, grounded, and at ease again.

Classes resume 22 January 2026

📍 Five Ashes Village Hall, East Sussex TN20 6JA
• Thursdays: 9:15 am – 10:15 am
• Thursdays: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Classes are suitable for all ages and abilities.
No prior experience needed.
New students may join at any time

If this feels like an exhale just reading it, trust that feeling.

👉 Book your place here:
https://happytaichi.offeringtree.com/offering_packages

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