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FXU Tai Chi Classes
Two new Tai Chi and Qigong classes are available, one at the main campus and one in the town. Penryn campus class The Exchange Courtyard Room 9 – Tuesdays 7-8:30pm Falmouth Campus class Library Seminar Room A on the Woodlane Campus, Monday evenings 7-8:30pm. Sign up StudentsFalmouth and Exeter University Students sign up here, it’s…
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Free Youtube lessons
In today’s fast-paced world, finding a moment to unwind and connect with your inner self can be challenging. That’s why we’re excited to invite you on a transformative journey through our YouTube channel, dedicated to daily Tai Chi and Qigong practices. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your practice, our videos are…
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Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions What is Tai Chi? Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art and internal style exercise that incorporates slow, fluid movements, deep breathing, and meditation. What are the benefits of Tai Chi? Tai Chi can enhance balance, flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health while reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Is Tai Chi a martial art…
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Finding your Qi
Qi is a super important idea in Chinese culture and traditional medicine. It’s the building block of everything – solids, liquids, gases, and even things like light and magnetism. Basically, the whole universe is made up of Qi. When it comes to Tai Chi, we’re mainly talking about your own personal Qi. It’s like having…
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Top ten reasons for starting Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a form of exercise that originated in China and has been practiced for centuries. It involves slow, gentle movements that are coordinated with deep breathing and focused attention. Tai Chi is considered a low-impact exercise that can be practiced by people of all ages and fitness levels. Here are the top ten…
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A stall at Woodlane on Monday
We will have a stall at the Falmouth Campus Social Street at Woodlane on Monday 24th February to promote the new Tai Chi Society. There will be a class in Seminar room A at the library in the evening 7-8:30pm. Please feel free to come along to the stall and have a chat about our…
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Tai Chi & Anxiety
Anxiety is a common and complex condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can manifest in various forms, from social anxiety to generalized anxiety, and can significantly impact daily life. While there are many approaches to managing anxiety, integrating practices like Tai Chi offers a holistic and empowering way to address this condition. A…
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The Slow movement
Slow is a movement, yes it’s a thing, contrast fast food and slow food, it’s not just a matter of the speed food is prepared or eaten but it’s an ethos, a philosophy, with consequences. Tai Chi movements can be done at any pace, and yet it’s common to see people doing Tai Chi slowly…
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Sticky hands
Sticky Hands, also known as Yīfù shǒu (依附手) is a fundamental exercise in Lee Style Tai Chi that is taught to beginners as a way to introduce them to the principles of Tai Chi and to prepare them for more advanced techniques. While some may see Sticky Hands as a simple exercise, it is actually…
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The way of Wei Wuwei
Wuwei (无为) often translated as “non-action,” is a fundamental concept in Taoist philosophy and has an important role in the practice of Tai Chi. While it may sound like doing nothing, wuwei is actually a way of acting without forcing or interfering with natural processes. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of…
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