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TEACHING TAI CHI IN THE PARK, 2005

Tai Chi Chuan (tai chi) is like the animated ogre movie star 'Shrek', that is, like Shrek and (onions) it has many layers.
 
It is a dynamic and very clever Martial Art; well thought out by many generations of Chinese masters. It is also a very effective 'moving medition' designed to create a relaxed state of mind and a compassionate attitude. It is also an exercise routine in which one aims to develop strong chi (energy, vitality, spirit). It improves blood circulation and balance and it has been proven to reduce stress levels; creating a sense of well being and inner peace.
 
It is suitable for people of all ages and all body types and can be practiced as gently or as physically as you like...
 
... it's your tai chi for your body.
 
It can be a physically exhausting, very tiring, sweaty aerobic workout or it can be a peaceful and gentle, quiet exercise; or anywhere between these two extremes (it's up to you how you use it; you may be an experienced martial warrior who wants to improve your internal power or you maybe a frail person who simply wants to improve their posture and balance.) Tai Chi is multifunctional.

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At Tai Chi Glastonbury you'll be taught 'Chen Style' taichi. There are many styles (like Yang, Wu and Sun; all named after the families that practiced their own styles) Chen Style is recognised as the oldest style of Tai Chi Chuan.
 
The main form (choreography) is called the 'Loajia' (or Long Form) it has 74 movements and if practiced gently can take 15 to 20 minutes to execute. These movements take a long time to learn however, so many beginners just try and learn the first 15 moves as a 'short form' (and can then stop there or take things further if they wish to.)
 
At Tai Chi Glastonbury you'll start by just learning various warm up exercises; energy developing exercises (Chi Gung) and Silk Reeling exercises (designed to create powerful internal movement) and the first 15 moves 'short form' of the Laojia. This is more than enough for developing good health, posture, balance and well being. If you enjoy taichi, then you can continue to learn the entire (74 movements) of the 'long form'.

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