Falling Leaf

Time Change

Bill — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:23:04 +0000

Thursday evening Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes will start at 7.30pm from Thursday 3rd May. Tuesday evening class remains at 7.30pm start. Sunday morning class remains at 10am start.
We welcome beginners at all these classes.

Qi Gong in Hersham Surrey

Bill — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:21:32 +0000

Falling Leaf instructor Bill Hailey has places available in the Qi Gong class at Hersham Day Centre, Queens Road, Hersham, Surrey, KT12 5LU, – Phone 01932 226442.

The price per class is £3.25 (the first session is free), as with all our classes we charge on a “drop in” basis.

Each class is held every Thursday at 2.30pm for one hour throughout the year, no special clothing required only something comfortable and flat shoes.

No need for previous experience as every exercise is led by the instructor.

Falling Leaf Qi Gong exercise is gentle, flowing and non-impact. Our aim in each class is to bring mind and body and respiration into harmony. We work to relax, yet increase respiration, aid circulation and stimulate the nervous system, coordination and body strength will increase.

Falling Leaf Qi Gong is a unique regime suitable for any age.

For classes in other Centres, both Tai Chi and Qi Gong, click on Classes in our listing.

Tai Chi Classics

Bill — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:47:37 +0000

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 a hole they will surely surge in.

From the Song of the Eight Postures by T’an Meng-hsienas
To read more from the Tai Chi Classics please go to our links page and scroll down to Miscellaneous.

Sifu H. Won Gim Workshops in London

Bill — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:11:39 +0000

On Friday November 5th Falling Leaf Tai Chi Instructors Bill Hailey and Clive Hamblen accompanied Sifu John Elliott into London to meet with Sifu H. Won Gim and students.
Sifu Gim second disciple to Grand Master Gin-Soon Chu is holding special Tai Chi Chuan workshops throughout next year in London. For more information go to our Links page (Sites of Interest) and click onto Sifu Gim London Workshops.
Sifu Gim also hold workshops in New York City, USA, Zurich, Switzerland, Seoul, Corea, Los Angeles, USA and Falls Church, VA, USA.
For further information you can also go to our Links page (Sites of Interest) Sifu H. Won Gim.

Tai Chi Friday Night Out

Bill — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:45:00 +0000

Falling Leaf Tai Chi Instructors Clive Hamblen, Bill Hailey and Graham Jones would like to thank everyone who came to the Asiana Restaurant for our pre Christmas meal and meet which proved once again to be a most enjoyable evening, good food, good wine and very good company.

Tai Chi Classics

Bill — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:37:05 +0000

What is the meaning of Leih energy?
It revolves like a spinning disc.
If something is thrown onto it,
it will immediately be cast more than ten feet away.
Have you not seen a whirlpool form in a swift flowing stream?
The waves roll in spiraling currents.
If a falling leaf drops into it,
it will suddenly sink from sight.

From The Song of the Eight Postures by T’an Meng-hsienas
To read more from the Tai Chi Classics please go to our links page and scroll down to Miscellaneous.

Traditional Acupuncture

Bill — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:01:35 +0000

Falling Leaf is happy to support Lindy Moulton who practices Traditional Acupuncture in Ashford and Staines. For Lindy’s web site click on links and scroll down to the Health section.

Lindy studied acupuncture, initially at ICOM (The International College of Oriental Medicine) and subsequently at LCTA (The London College of Traditional Acupuncture) graduating with a first class BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture from the University of Portsmouth.

Lindy uses a mixture of traditional acupuncture and massage, together with other supplementary techniques such as cupping, moxibustion, gua sha and electro acupuncture to acheive a harmonious energetic balance within the patient. This allows treatment of a wide variety of conditions: gynaecological, neurological, emotional and physical. She also practices facial acupuncture and auricular acupuncture specifically for detox and stop smoking programmes.

Tai Chi Qi Gong Day Time Classes

Bill — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:39:07 +0000

Falling Leaf hold classes during the day at 3 local venues, Ashford, Walton on Thames and Hersham.

Each class is 1 hour duration and is based on both Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercise, working on body, mind and spirit known as the “Three Treasures”.
A gentle and rythmic workout to improve respiration is followed by Tai Chi movements to enhance balance, strength and confidence and some standing meditation/breathing to quiet the mind.
What should I wear? – Loose comfortable clothing, flat shoes.

Ashford – all ages welcome
Tuesday 9am – 10am and Wednesday 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Fordbridge Day Centre Ashford
Clarenden Road
Ashford
Middlesex,
TW15 2PU
Telephone: 01784 243880

Price: £3.50 per class – £4.00 non members – Annual membership £13.00

Walton Centre – age 50+
Wednesday 2pm – 3pm and Friday 2.15pm – 3.15pm

Walton Centre
Manor Road
Walton on Thames
Surrey,
KT12 2PB
Telephone: 01932 247549

Price: £3.50 per class – annual membership required £8.00

Hersham – age 50+
Thursday 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Hersham Centre
Queens Road
Hersham
Surrey
KT12 4AB
Telephone: 01932 246267

Price: £3.25 – annual membership required £8.00

Allen Ginsburg Tai Chi

Bill — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:33:24 +0000

Poet Allen Ginsburg does “The Form” in his kitchen in New York.
Ever had trouble doing The Form through lack of space, or had one of those days when there are just too many distractions? then click on “Allen Ginsburg Tai Chi” in the You Tube section on our Links Page, and enjoy!

Tai Chi Keeps Pat’s Hips in Good Shape!

Clive — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:29:36 +0000

Hips Hooray

Hi Clive, Bill and Graham

I don’t know if this will reach you but . . . here goes!

I promised to ‘See you on Thursday’ when I said Cheerio on Sunday after our ‘World Record Attempt’ (I wonder how we did and look forward to learning the result – at least we ‘had a go’ didn’t we?) BUT I forgot a previous engagement and will have to leave it another week.

But (again) this is really to tell you about my visit to the chiropractor yesterday (I’m sure you’re ‘all agog’!) . . . after lifting first the right leg (with his hands on my hips!!!) and then the left leg he said “You’re amazing, your hips are great for your age (I didn’t really like that bit but …) – what have you been doing?” (I should add here that I’ve been going to the chiropractor for nearly 40 years, about three times a year, following ‘doing my back in’!).

I casually said that I’ve ‘taken up TaiChi’ and immediately he said “That’s it! You couldn’t do anything better, I can tell the difference”.

How’s about that!! I was really chuffed and thought I’d tell you ‘lads’ about it. I’ve just read the articles in the Falling Leaf website and here I am – proof in your own class! Anyway, many thanks are due to you all – and, if nothing else, I’m sure it’ll give you a laugh.

I’ll see you soon! I’ve got to keep my hips in good shape haven’t I, especially at my age . . . (and to see you three lovely fellas too, of course!!)

With Kind Regards
Pat Newman