Intro to Tai Chi - 3 week Starter Course

What date and time?

• Session 1: Monday 7th August 2023
• Session 2: Monday 14th August 2023
• Session 3: Monday 21st August 2023

Each of the 3 sessions will start at 17:30 and last for an hour, finishing around 18:30.

What is Tai Chi?

Tai chi is a gentle mind and body practice, that can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. Consisting of low-impact, slow-motion exercises, this entry-level 3-week course is open to everyone and an opportunity to explore the benefits of Tai Chi for yourself.

'Tai chi is often described as "meditation in motion," but it might well be called "medication in motion." There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. And you can get started even if you aren't in top shape or the best of health' - Harvard Medical School

Lis Davidson - Your Tai Chi Instructor

'I first started learning and practicing Tai Chi when I arrived in Liverpool in the early 80s. During the next 20 years, I had 4 different Chinese teachers in Liverpool. They each had their own particular passion for this wonderful meditative movement, and I learned much from each of them.

Over 20 years ago, I was introduced to a school based in France but which has a small number of teachers in the UK; L'art du Chi, Methode Stevanovitch

I found that their method of teaching helped my Tai Chi improve enormously, as well as my understanding and enjoyment of my practice.' - Lis Davidson

The Course

Over the 3 weeks, you will be guided through three-stage breathing, dantian identification, and an introduction to the Eleven Exercises for Health.

Week 1 (Monday 07/08/23): Three-stage breathing with 2-4 of the eleven exercises for health to practice breathing within

Week 2 (Monday 14/08/23): Dantian identification with 2-4 of the eleven exercises for health to practice feeling Dantien

Week 3 (Monday 21/08/23): Dantian, axis, and balance with 2-4 of the eleven exercises for health to practice these for balance

Your Donations

The suggested donation for the whole course is £6-12 depending on your circumstances, however, you are welcome to donate as little as £3 should you be unable to afford more.

The aim of this course is to provide an accessible opportunity to try Tai Chi, meet new people, and engage with a special place in the city.

All donations go toward supporting the `Bombed Out Church's programme of arts, heritage, and community activities onsite.

There is limited space on the course, so we ask that if you book you do your best to attend all the sessions, otherwise others will have lost the opportunity to attend.

Venue Information

• St Luke’s Bombed Out Church is an open-air venue, remember to dress for the weather.
• The church grounds are a bit uneven and slippery when wet, keep this in mind when choosing footwear.
• There are gender-neutral portaloos available onsite
• Entrance to each session will be via the main entrance to the site, at the Leece Street gates.

Weather

In the event that poor weather conditions make it difficult for any session to go ahead, Lis will offer a rescheduled date.

Useful Links

https://www.lisdtaichi.org

http://www.artduchi.com

Disclaimer

Neither information on this page nor the content of the course should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified physician.