Once again I am really looking forward to our monthly Tai Chi class in the Swiss Garden on Thursday May 5th – where I fully expect to enjoy a lovely session on the lawn.
The class has proven to be nicely relaxed with a core of beginners who are gradually learning the standard form together with a number of people who drop in to experience relaxed movement in a delightful natural environment. It makes for a nice group dynamic and for myself I like to grab a coffee at 10.00 in the Discovery Centre then go out to take the class – while students may prefer to wander the gardens after the class and return to the cafe for lunch.
The Swiss Garden team have a full program of Tai Chi, Yoga and Sound Bath experiences in 2022.
I am looking forward to an interesting day on this Saturday 30th at the Community Hall where the Shefford Tai Chi group will hold an open day of demonstrations and taster sessions from 10.00am to 4.00pm – all are welcome and there is no charge – refreshments by donation to charity.
We will be welcoming Krav Magar – Israeli unarmed combat – in the afternoon and Naomi from Soul 2 Soul Combined in the morning. Naomi is an intuitive spiritual energy healer providing Numerology readings for adults, children and business names and Angel Card readings. Naomi is also a Reiki Master and sells natural, luxurious Aroma Milk Bath products. we may also have Hannah who is a PT, massage therapist and nutrition coach who specialises in older adults and Pilates.
I will myself be doing Tai Chi demos and taster classes – I will also be available to discuss Tai Chi in general and to work with individuals for specific questions.
It seems that Thursday is not a good day to attend a Tai Chi class – and numbers are simply not sustainable, so regrettably, I must cancel this slot. I will look forward to seeing you all on Sunday evenings and Monday afternoons.
After an absence of two years we are delighted to be organising the Shefford Tai Chi Festival once again on Saturday 30 April at the Community Hall from 10.am to 4.00pm.
All are welcome and there will be demonstrations and taster classes running through the day so people can drop in (no charge) when they like and try out Tai Chi exercises – if you have not tried it before but wondered “what is it all about?” then this is a great opportunity to find out and we look forward to meeting you. Refreshments available proceeds to charity.
I am really looking forward to our monthly Tai Chi class in the Swiss Garden after Easter on April 21st – we managed to get outside for our last class and the weather is improving so here’s hoping for a lovely session on the lawn.
The class is working out to be nicely relaxed with a core of beginners who are gradually learning the standard form together with a number of people who drop in to experience relaxed movement in a delightful natural environment. It makes for a nice group dynamic and for myself I like to grab a coffee at 10.00 in the Discovery Centre then wander out to take the class – while students may prefer to wander the gardens after the class and return to the cafe for lunch.
The Swiss Garden team have a full program of Tai Chi, Yoga and Sound Bath experiences in 2022.
Ian was practising recently – on his 70th birthday – and remembering all of his teachers past and present.
In particular the old guys in Victoria Park, Hong Kong who would delight in asking “ how old are you?” (40 at the time) and responding “I am 85 “ before unbalancing him and throwing him around the park!
Special thanks to Master Lo Chi Ho who was in his 90s at the time, and his students including Mr Lee who have been an inspiration ever since.
The Shefford Tai Chi blog is run by Ian Deavin who teaches Chen style Tai Chi under Karel Koskuba - a direct student of Master Chen Xiaowang 19th generation standard bearer of the style.
