Tai Chi and Chi Gung Course with Courtney Brown.

Tai chi is a gentle martial art great for your overall health. It is a wonderful form of mental and physical stimulation. The term “tai chi” refers to a perfect balance between the yin and the yang, the two forces of the universe.

Some time during 2012 we hope to start the classes up again but that will depend on demand so please email us if you are interested in taking classes.

People who practice tai chi perfect a series of motions that flow into one another very smoothly and gracefully, while the body is held straight and upright. The movements are gentle, continuous and circular, exercising every part of the body equally.

Tai chi can help you strengthen your leg muscles, improve your posture, and promote balance, flexibility, and mobility. It can also teach you to relax and focus, even while executing the moves, and is a way to harmonize the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. In addition, it helps to develop concentration and coordination and can reduce the risk of falls, a common concern in older people. It is simple and fun to learn.

Instructor Courtney Brown teaches a combination of tai chi and chi gung. She is a Holistic Health Consultant, born in USA, now resident of Murrays Bay, North Shore. She has this to say about her course……….

“Tai chi and chi gung are both a combination of breath and movement. Tai chi has set forms – 12 Form Sun Style and an 18 Form. Tai chi emphasizes movement, as a ‘moving meditation’ and chi gung’s focus is on the breath with movements of the hands and legs. Students will learn both practices as they work well in combination and complement one another in daily living.

The Chi gung I teach is a routine of 4 sets of movements and breathing exercises. We increase the number of repetitions as the class develops.”

Courtney has been teaching tai chi and chi gung since 2000 in both the USA and NZ.

Cost – $75 (pre-paid) for 6 classes. However students are welcome to join in on a casual basis for $15 per class assuming we have our core group of pre-paid students that will make this class possible. So booking is essential please!