Within this 6 week course, you will learn the Yang 24 Step. This course integrates deep breathing and relaxation with gentle movement.

What is Tai Chi?

Tai Chi is a health-promoting exercise that increases well-being, balance and mobility and decreases stress.

The Short Form of t'ai chi ch'uan, sometimes called the Beijing form for its place of origin, is a version of Taiji composed of twenty-four unique movements.

The creators truncated the traditional Yang family style Taiji form to 24 postures; taking about six minutes to perform. This course gives the beginner an introduction to the essential elements of Taijiquan, yet retains the flavour of traditional hand forms (up to 108 postures).

We will also look at some Qigong exercises to warm up and down.

Who will lead the course?

Peter Karran is a member and registered instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain.

His 'Finding Balance' classes give you choice about how to progress in learning the Whole Art, for example standing or sitting for some or all of the Tai Chi class.

Peter began studying Tai Chi and Qigong in 1998 in Leeds. He has been teaching since 2016.

The course will run on Thursday mornings at 10am in October and November for 6 weeks. You only need to sign up once.

• 20th October

• 27th October

• 3rd November

• 10th November

• 17th November

• 24th November

This event is for u3a members only and will be held online via Zoom.

To find out more about u3a and how to join, visit: https://u3a.org.uk/join

Tai Chi - Autumn Series