Author: Chris

  • Tai Chi for health and relaxation

    Tai Chi for health and relaxation

    In recent years, Tai Chi has become an increasingly popular form of exercise worldwide, and for good reason. This ancient Chinese practice has been shown to have numerous health benefits, including stress reduction and relaxation. In this blog post, we will explore the science behind these benefits and provide references to peer-reviewed studies from reputable…

  • What is Tai Chi?

    What is Tai Chi?

    Tai Chi is a martial art and exercise form that originated in ancient China that has become increasingly popular worldwide due to its numerous health benefits. It involves slow and gentle movements that promote the cultivation and circulation of Qi, the vital energy that flows within the body. It is a practice that emphasizes the…

  • BBC Radio Cornwall interview

    BBC Radio Cornwall interview

    Chris and James, instructors from our Associated clubs in Cornwall, were invited to BBC Radio Cornwall studios in Truro to talk to Tiffany Truscott about Tai Chi, how they got into it, what it is, and how it has affected their lives.

  • Kai Men means open the door

    Kai Men means open the door

    Energy cultivation Kai Men 开门 means ‘open the door’, it is our Lee style of Qigong. In one sense Kai Men means opening energy gates in the body which govern the flow of internal energy and let it flow around the system. In another sense opening the door means becoming more aware of what is…