class schedule
when:
every wednesday
18:30 – 20:00
where:
london, uk
dalston
exact location shared in the whatsapp group
contact me if you’d like to join!
pricing:
- drop-in: £15
- monthly: £50 (1 class per week)
- private sessions available – get in touch to discuss
- beginner course: 6 weeks, £60, starts at the beginning of each month
if cost is an issue, feel free to get in touch. we’ll figure something out
notes:
all levels welcome. bring water. wear comfortable clothes. classes are indoors
flat shoes are best. practising in socks is also fine, bring an extra pair if you like
click here for unsolicited exercise advice
you can come and go if you'd like but results only come with consistent practice. you won't get buff going to the gym once. it's the same for tai chi. do it for six months and you'll notice a difference, i guarantee it. if you're returning from a long break, that's completely fine too. you only quit when you stop returning or you die or whatever
i don't want to sound preachy about it and i know i'm approaching the point. i think the best exercise is the one you enjoy doing. tai chi is great because you can do it at all stages in life. if you think it's too easy you should really try one of my classes. you'll quickly find out tai chi is quite simple but definitely not easy
if you've tried a bunch of classes and still don't like it, maybe it really isn't for you. there's so many exercises and sports and ways to move your body out there. i don't believe anyone that says they don't like any of them. they just haven't tried enough of them yet. try a team sports or a group activity if you are really struggling. at least you are social while you do it. two birds, one stone. or why not try tai chi? now we've gone full circle
what we do in class
15 mins - qigong (zhan zhuang)
standing meditation to cultivate awareness, calm the mind, and build internal strength
10 mins - warm-up exercises
dynamic exercises to stretch and strengthen the body, with a focus on balance and hip mobility. these prepare the body for tai chi movements
30 mins – form practise
step-by-step guidance through the short form. each week, new postures are introduced and linked to previous ones. regular practice promotes balance, circulation, and mindfulness
30 mins – posture testing
partner-based testing to explore structure, alignment, and relaxation in each posture
5 mins – closing breathing exercises and q&a
gentle breathwork to settle body and mind before finishing. questions welcome
i can't guarantee i can answer your questions but i'll find out from someone better (i'll ask my sifu hahaha!). some of the questions i don't even think about. it all just comes from practise but it's good to think about things you usually don't think about