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The Chinese characters for Tai Chi Chuan can be translated as the 'Supreme Ultimate Force'.
A centuries old mind and body exercise,
Tai Chi is deeply rooted in Chinese medicine, meditation and martial arts. This intriguing and enjoyable practice consists of a series of precise, gentle, physical movements combined with energy awareness and mental concentration. The movements are always done in the same order as the early ones lay the foundation for the later development. Gradually, students gain awareness (at their own pace) and learn to concentrate on their physical, energetic and mental centre which is called tan t'ien ("don tee in").
Extremely well tested and proven, Tai Chi has long been prescribed by doctors to alleviate a wide range of conditions including stress, arthritis, high blood pressure, balance difficulties, lower back pain, etc., as well as for anyone needing the general revitalization that results from improved respiration and circulation.
Plus, it is fun to do! Tai Chi practice is often called "playing" Tai Chi to emphasize this light heartedness.
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The classical techniques of Yoga date back more than 5,000 years. In ancient times the desire for greater personal freedom, health, long life and heightened self-understanding, gave birth to this system of physical and mental exercise which has since spread throughout the world
If you feel stressed, physically or mentally tired or just want to get into shape, think seriously about coming to our Yoga classes. Yoga really can help you, and don’t worry you won’t be expected to tie yourself into knots We feel that it is essential that everyone works at their own pace; you practice Yoga for yourself, through regular practice you can come to realise true physical and mental well-being, giving you a clear, bright mind and a strong, capable body
How we think determines how we act
The ancient art of Yoga is based on a harmonizing system of development for the body, mind, and spirit.
Yoga is built on three main structures: exercise, breathing and meditation.
The exercises of Yoga are designed to put pressure on the glandular systems of the body, thereby increasing its efficiency and total health. The body is looked upon as the primary instrument that enables us to work and evolve in the world and so a Yoga student treats it with great care and respect. Breathing techniques are based on the concept that breath is the source of life in the body. The Yoga student gently increases breath control to improve the health and function of both body and mind. These two systems of exercise and breathing then prepare the body and mind for meditation and the student finds an easy approach to a quiet mind that allows silence and healing from everyday stress.
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