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Tai Chi is particularly effective in improving arthritic stiffness and developing better balance.

$13.50 per class

FREE trial is available for new participants only. Use code FREETRIAL at checkout to claim your first class free - one-time use per person.

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  • Program Info

    Suitable for: Tai Chi is gentle enough to be practised by everyone, including people with limited movement.

    Style: We practice Sun Style tai chi – a higher stance, less kicking and punching, all movements have the same tempi, and a very strong Qigong emphasis making it more popular for mature participants.

    Attendance: While pay-as-you-go options are available, we encourage participants to enroll for the full term. The course is designed as a progressive program, with each class building upon the previous week to support steady development and a deeper understanding of the practice.

    Facilitator: Lorraine Norton

    What to Wear: Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing and flat shoes

    BYO: Water bottle

    Venue: YWCA Hunter, 24 Dawson St, Cooks Hill NSW

  • Dates

    TERM 1 2025

    Fridays (7 Feb - 11 Apr) 10-week term

    TERM 2 2025

    Fridays (2 May - 27 Jul) excl. 16 & 23 May 7-week term

    TERM 3 2025

    Fridays (25 July - 26 Sept) 10-week term

  • Time

    9.30am - 10.30am

“Wonderful Tai Chi program led by Lorraine on a Friday morning. As a beginner, I find this class very inclusive and welcoming. Good for body and mind equally. Also, it’s amazing to see everyone’s progress over time, as even when we think we know a technique, then we start on the path to perfecting it, which we can see, and is very rewarding.”

— Steven Jensen

​​Tai Chi is a gentle exercise form where participants move in an upright posture, in a slow and controlled manner.

It can be practised standing or sitting. It exercises the entire body, all the joints, muscles, and internal organs. It enhances the Qi (氣) or life energy.

Practising tai chi enhances our health and wellbeing and is particularly effective in improving arthritic stiffness and developing better balance. Tai chi calms the mind, helps to relieve stress, and promotes a sense of harmony and wellness.

Above all, tai chi is safe, easy to learn and can be practised anytime, anywhere. Benefits include:

  • improves balance and stability

  • increases circulation

  • improves posture

  • improves cognitive function

  • better concentration

  • strengthens bones

  • improves flexibility and range of motion

  • improves quality of sleep

  • lowers blood pressure

  • improves overall wellbeing

  • promotes relaxation

  • Amazing benefits from such a simple exercise!

CANCELLATION POLICY
Payments are final; no refunds available. Classes may be rescheduled up to 48hrs prior to class.