Falling leaf Tai Chi and Qi Gong are opening all our classes to beginners. Following the success of our Tuesday beginners class, Falling Leaf are encouraging beginners to join all our classes both Tai Chi and Qi Gong. New beginners to Tai Chi will at first be led one to one by an instructor before [...]
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On Saturday 20th December 2014 Bill Hailey taught a class called Using Tai Chi Techniques to Improve Your Tango. 24 students of the tango school Tango Journey (www.tango-journey.com) experienced the many similarities between Tai Chi and Argentine Tango by exploring the state of WuJi; the art of shifting weight and moving forward; the importance of [...]
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Clive and Bill would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year, we would also like to extend a special thanks to Eric Rollinson for his help in teaching our beginners. Our last class before the Christmas break will be 7.30pm on Tuesday 23rd December; we return in [...]
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Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes on Thursday evenings will now begin at 8.15pm. Times will remain as usual on all other classes.
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Falling Leaf Tai Chi and Qi Gong Club have started a new Tai Chi beginners class at Staines Community Centre. You can enjoy easy to follow instruction in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Everyone is welcome, just wear flat shoes and comfortable clothing. This new class will run every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm throughout [...]
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Andy’s YOGA! Come and learn how to harmonise your mind and body with exercise, breath control, and relaxation in a warm and friendly environment. On Friday mornings from 11.00 till 12.00 noon, and Tuesday evening from 7.30-8.30, I run weekly Yoga classes in the Boxers Barn at The George Pub, Wraysbury. These classes are suitable [...]
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Free Tai Chi and Qi Gong Taster Sessions at Thamesmead Sports Centre. Falling Leaf Tai Chi home-base Thamesmead Sports Centre are holding an open day on Thursday 16th January 2014. Qi Gong and Tai Chi taster will run from 7.30pm to 8pm. Doors are open to try everything, a great opportunity for new members and [...]
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We would like to thank Sainsbury’s Veterans Group at Addleston for the warm welcome they gave Bill Hailey Falling Leaf Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor. On the 18th of September Bill was invited to speak to the group on the benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercise for health. Bill emphasized the benefits [...]
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What is the meaning of Peng energy? It is like the water supporting a moving boat. First sink the ch’i to the tan-t’ien, then hold the head as if suspended from above.The entire body is filled with springlike energy,opening and closing in a very quick moment. Even if the opponent uses a thousand pounds of [...]
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What is the meaning of An energy? When applied it is like flowing water. The substantial is concealed in the insubstantial. When the flow is swift it is difficult to resist. Coming to a high place, it swells and fills the place up; meeting a hollow it dives downward. The waves rise and fall, finding [...]
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