36 Courses

In this class you will learn the Yang 10-Step Tai Chi Form. This is a 'standardised' routine, in other words it is performed in the same way throughout the world. We are also doing a set of Qigong exercises for the health of the internal organs. This is a 13-week term.

Classes focusing on relaxation, Qigong, 1st part of long sequence and basic Pushing Hands.

Tai Chi Progressive Course for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced students and all those interested in Tai Chi and QiGong

WELCOME HOME TO THE SWEET MEETING OF BODY AND EARTH. A DAY OF QIGONG AND BREATHWORK CELEBRATING THE AUTUMN EQUINOX AND THE ABUNDANCE OF LIFE. Join me for a day retreat in the calm oasis of the Sunhouse to embrace the season of late summer and the Earth Element. A wonderful opportunity to take time out and align yourself with the natural flow of energy around us and within us, allowing each of us to access greater vitality and health. September is a time of transition the moment of fullness before the letting go of autumn. A time of giving and receiving and of recognising our own gifts. For me the one word that sums up the earth element is Gratitude, Gratitude, Gratitude. In the morning we will practice some simple qigong exercises, movements and meditations to access the deeper energies within us. We will be leaning into the earth nourishment of the equinox. Learning how to find our own grounded, stable centre, to connect to the earth of our body and to our own innate beauty and natural wisdom.  In the afternoon we will lie down and relax into the support of the earth to receive a deep healing Breathwork Session. We will use conscious connected breathing to encourage detoxification of your body, releasing stuck energy and beliefs and resetting your whole nervous system.  Giving you the tools to transform and to let go of whatever may be holding you back from living the life you truly want to live. Come and join me and nourish yourself in the sweetness of life. Price includes herbal teas and delicious treats If you are interested but have more questions please contact me. I would love to hear from you.  CONTACT ME FOR MORE DETAILS  TEL: 07779151916 EMMA@BRINGINGBALANCE.CO.UK  [emma@bringingbalance.co.uk] 

In this class we work on the Yang 10-Step Tai Chi Form.  This is a 'standardised' set of movements that is performed in the same way throughout the world. We are specifically focusing on the 'energy' side of tai chi in this class - how energy rises and falls in the body. We are also working on a set of Qigong exercises called the 'Ba Duan Jin' or '8 Strands of the Brocade' - one of the oldest sets of Qigong. This is a 13-week term.

SPRING CLEAN YOUR QI – 2024 EIGHT WEEK ONLINE QIGONG COURSE FOR SPRING FEEL HEALTHY VIBRANT AND GET YOUR ZING BACK FOR SPRING When: Tuesday Evenings 6-7.15pm and Thursday mornings 8-8.30am (via Zoom) All classes are recorded so you can catch up in your own time. Dates: * Tuesdays 6-7.15pm: March 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th and April 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th * Thursdays 8-8.30am: March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and April 11th, 25th and May 2nd SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE NO MATTER YOUR EXPERIENCE Spring can be a tricky time for us, as our bodies are moving from the most still Yin restful time of the year to a very Yang active energy of new growth. It’s a massive about-turn for our whole energy system and it can be bumpy!  In Chinese medicine the liver is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi or energy in our body, and in the spring this liver Qi is being challenged, as we come out of the winter stillness it can take a while for us to feel lively and able to take on the new challenges. If our Liver Qi is struggling it can leave us feeling grumpy, irritated and restless, with headaches and brain fog, we may have sore, dry or itchy eyes and tired stiff achey joints. During this course we will use Qigong exercises, meditations, sounds and breath practices, to help bring us into our healthy balance, giving our liver the support it needs so we can move from Winter to Spring, feeling healthy and vibrant and ready to take on the new.  Together we will learn “The Eight Brocades” a simple and easy to practice Qigong form you can use every day to improve your energy and feel great. “The Eight Brocades” is one of the most popular Qigong practices dating back nearly 1000 years in China. it is made up of eight Qigong movements, each opening different meridian or energy pathways in the body, to release fatigue and harness our healthy Qi. Benefits include improved energy, vitality, bone density, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and longevity to name a few. Also, a great practice for reducing blood pressure, cancer support, thyroid issues, back pain, arthritis, and more. What is included:  * Eight live 75min evening zoom classes  * Eight live 30min morning WAKE UP YOUR QI classes on zoom  * Access to replays of all classes so you can catch up in your own time. * Learn “The Eight Brocades” A simple and powerful Qigong form to help you feel amazing * Weekly supporting material for home practice including: * – 10min video Guided Qigong Practice  * – Learn how to clear meridian pathways in the body for greater balance * – Key acupuncture points for self massage * – Weekly nutrition tips for a healthy spring body cleanse  What will i get out of this course? * Reconnect with your body * Clear your mind * A healthy detox for your organs * Increased flexibility for all your joints * Improved circulation * Healthy hormonal balance * Clear vision – bright eyes * Better sleep * Reduced pain * Improved mood * More energy * Less stress

DESCRIPTION Tai Chi Diploma  Tai Chi, also called Tai Chi Chuan, is a Chinese martial art form and physical exercise distinguished by its slow but graceful movements. This non-combative and flexible exercise form lays great emphasis on improving health. This diploma course attempts to enlighten students with introductory or zero-knowledge regarding this exercise. This Tai Chi Diploma course will help those already familiar with the practice but want to learn more about its advantages and forms. At the outset, this Tai Chi Diploma course briefly introduces students to what the course entails, elucidating how the course will pan out and how students will benefit from each unit. Then comes an explanation of how to get the most out of this well-constructed diploma course. The Tai Chi Diploma course begins with a run-through of Tai Chi and eases into a detailed account of the motives, origin story, plus the four primary forms of the practice. Each topic is designed comprehensively, allowing students to deepen their perception of Tai Chi. The Tai Chi Diploma course explains the many health benefits from both a physical and mental point of view. Taoism, the philosophy that heavily influences Tai Chi, is explored in detail, emphasising its fundamentals. This will further strengthen the students' perception of this unique martial art. Qigong, a sister practice to Tai Chi, may not sound familiar to pupils who have recently started dabbling in this exercise form. This much older practice, Qigong, will be discussed, followed by an enumeration and explanation of the ten fundamentals that the various forms of Tai Chi stand by. This diploma course paints a picture of the primary stances, gestures, and postures employed in Tai Chi. It explains how these exercises should be timed, the ideal locations for practising, and how one should be dressed. The course also illustrates how one should warm up before easing into the exercises of Tai Chi. This follows an in-depth explanation coupled with adequately explained figures of the 21 posture Beijing Short Form of this one-of-a-kind martial art. Students will receive additional helpful information and resources to benefit those keen on taking up this practice as a profession. A list of essential links to visual media and websites will also come with this diploma course for Tai Chi. What you will learn   1: Tai Chi and its benefits  2: Qigong Basics and the philosophy of Tai Chi  3: Preparation for Tai Chi  4: Warming Up  5: Qigong Exercises  6: Tai Chi Exercises  7: Adaptations of Qigong and Tai Chi in the seated posture  8: Meditative Exercises  9: Tai Chi and Rehabilitation  10: Traditional Chinese Medicine  COURSE OUTCOMES After completing the course, you will receive a diploma certificate and an academic transcript from Elearn college. ASSESSMENT Each unit concludes with a multiple-choice examination. This exercise will help you recall the major aspects covered in the unit and help you ensure that you have not missed anything important in the unit. The results are readily available, which will help you see your mistakes and look at the topic once again. If the result is satisfactory, it is a green light for you to proceed to the next chapter. ACCREDITATION Elearn College is a registered Ed-tech company under the UK Register of Learning( Ref No:10062668). After completing a course, you will be able to download the certificate and the transcript of the course from the website. For the learners who require a hard copy of the certificate and transcript, we will post it for them for an additional charge.

JOIN ME FOR A MORNING OF QIGONG AND BREATHWORK THIS WILL BE A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO CLEAR OUT OLD, STAGNANT, HEAVY ENERGY THAT NO LONGER SERVES YOU. MAKING WAY FOR NEW PATHWAYS OF RADIANT HEALTH. Releasing stress, Releasing tension, lets breathe in the new you! In this morning workshop, well combine the deep healing breathwork, with guided breath awareness mediation and Qigong mindful movements to help you to reconnect with the power of your breath. Giving you the tools to help tackle stress and anxiety in our every day lives. We will begin by opening the body and waking up our energy with Qigong mindful movement to clear the winter heaviness. We will then get intimate with our breath using a breath awareness meditation. I will then guide you through a gentle and yet powerful Breathwork Journey. We will use conscious connected breathing to encourage deep detoxification of your body, releasing stuck energy and beliefs and resetting your whole nervous system.  Opening your body and mind to new possibilities and leaving you to breathing more freely and naturally. If your looking to release stress and create more space for joy, peace and love then these sessions are for you. Benefits of Conscious Connected Breathwork include:  * Release Tension * Reduce Stress & Anxiety * Clear Emotional Blocks * Heal Trauma * Increased Energy * Better Sleep These are small group gatherings of 8-10 people and no previous experience necessary.  Contact me for more details and to book your place.  Price includes herbal teas and delicious treats

In this class we are doing the Wu style Competition Routine. This is a 45-move set of movements using all the features that make Wu style tai chi different to other styles of tai chi. We also do a set of Qigong exercises in this class. This is a 13-week term.

Acupuncture can be defined as a medical discipline, included within that of traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine is defined as a system of methods and diagnoses, aimed at health care, its method is based on a holistic principle of the universe, summarized in the institutional bases of Taoism, among others, which has originated a series of techniques and curative treatments to maintain health. These treatments include herbal medicine, diet, Tai-Chi, Qigong, and acupuncture. Through this Online Course of didactic materials, students will be able to acquire the necessary professional skills to deepen the acupuncture technique, knowing its application and principles of treatment and diagnosis of the treatment patient, in addition to its therapeutic principles on which the technique for curing various pathologies.   YOU WILL LEARN: * What medical acupuncture is and how it comes about * About the history of acupuncture * How acupuncture works * About acupuncture needles * The benefits of medical acupuncture * The effects of medical acupuncture   VIDEO REVIEW ABOUT THE SCIENCE BEHIND HOW ACUPUNCTURE HELPS RELIEVE PAIN   BENEFITS OF TAKING THIS COURSE: Taking this course will help you: * Know what medical acupuncture is * Learn its origin and how it works * Learn the importance of engaging in medical acupuncture * Learn how medical acupuncture can help you * Know the effects of medical acupuncture and how safe it is * Develop an interest in learning more about the practice * Determine whether you want to take up acupuncture as a career * Determine whether acupuncture can help treat your health condition * Determine whether you want to conduct a study on acupuncture or medical acupuncture and its outcomes