T'ai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung
These are "Internal Arts" rooted in the healing, meditational and martial traditions of China. They make use of relaxation, meditation, breathing and postural techniques to help the student develop balancing and harmonious movements.
Chi Kung
Is an umbrella term for a variety of exercises. It involves learning individual, or short sets of gentle meditative movements, for health and cultivating positive energy. The key difference between Chi Kung and T'ai Chi Chuan classes is that there is no work on a T'ai Chi form.
T'ai Chi Chuan
Can be translated as "Supreme Ultimate Fist". It is a martial art; the full system includes individual exercises, empty hand sequences, weapons forms and partner work. The emphasis is on harmonising the mind, body and internal energy, rather than just using muscular strength; so it can be practised by people of all abilities and ages. Potential students are very welcome and classes can be adapted according the student's specific needs.
Classes
Faradena is an instructor for "Grey Heron Internal Arts" and is a recognised instructor with the "Tai Chi Union for Great Britain" and the "Tai Chi & Chi Kung Forum for Health". She teaches mainstream and adapted classes.
Private Classes I teach private classes for small groups of people (2 - 5 students) You may be one of my existing students who wishes to work on techniques that you have learned in your class, or you may be a small group of people who wish to learn some T'ai Chi Chuan or Chi Kung for Health. I charge £35 per hour for a class with additional costs for petrol. For individuals who wish to learn T'ai Chi Chuan privately, I recommend you contact Mike Tabrett via the Grey Heron Website.
Workshops For organisations or groups who would like me to run a workshop or a short course for their members I am happy to discuss your needs. The minimum charge for this is £35 per hour, with additional costs for travel.
T'ai Chi Chuan Classes for 2009/2010
Mature and Active East Cambridgeshire Fitness Classes
For the over 55's
Thursdays: 10.10am - 11am
Please contact Lewis Bage for more details: 01353 665555 or lewis.bage@eastcambs.gov.uk or see the website
St Ivo School
Starts: January 11th 2010
Beginners T'ai Chi Chuan
7.00pm - 8.30pm
No experience necessary and new people welcome at any point through the year - course content includes learning basic Chi Kung for health, posture and the Beijing 24 Step short form.
Regulars T'ai Chi Chuan
8.00pm - 9.30pm
The class is for students who have completed a beginners course or have at least 1 years T'ai Chi training - course content includes T'ai Chi Broad Sword basics, Push hands, Zhang Zhong, partnerwork, and short form improvement
To book a place please call St Ivo School on 01480 495717 or book online http://www.aclearning.org.uk
Tuesdays Linton Village College
Starts: January 12th 2010
T'ai Chi Chuan Beginners
6.30pm - 8pm
No experience necessary and new people welcome at any point through the year - course content includes learning basic Chi Kung for health, posture and the Beijing 24 Step short form.
T'ai Chi Chuan Improvers
8pm - 8.30 pm
30 minutes of more advanced training for students who wish to take the art further, the first term will be focusing on the Ba Duan Jin Chi Kung set.
To enrol on the course call 01223 712424 or book online http://www.bepartnership.org/
Acorn Cancer Self Help Group
Monthly classes alternating between Ramsey Rainbow Surgery and the MS Centre in Huntingdon. Also a class every two months for the St Ives Acorn group starting October 21st 2009
For further information please contact barabara@bacobb.wanadoo.co.uk
Contact numbers:
Huntingdon: 01480 357 140
Ramsey: 01487 710 132
St Ives : 01480 363515
For information about classes around Cambridgeshire look at the Grey Heron Internal Arts website: www.grey-heron.com
