Weekly Classes
Suitable all levels - complete beginners to more experienced and advanced are all welcome
Classes are accessible to all levels. New participants are welcome to start at any time of the year.
Weekly Classes @ STUDIO AT No.6, HASSOCKS, BN6 8QA
Classes are open school term-dates only
Qigong
*** NEW Class Starting 22nd April 2025 ***
Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic)
Dao Yin Qigong Exercises: Tuesdays 10:30 -11:30am
What is Qigong?
Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is a holistic health practice that integrates short sequences of gentle movements, meditation, and co-ordinated breathing, with the intention of cultivating a sense of 'Qi' (Chi), 'circulating life force', mind/body harmony and wellbeing.
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What is Dao Yin?
Dao Yin is an exercise system that integrates physical movement, with mindful focus and regulated breathing.
One of the essential aims of Dao Yin is to create flexibility of body and mind, in order to promote harmony between internal and external activity. This intended integration may help relax, replenish and rejuvenate the body and mind.
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Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic)
Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic) is an exercise system that aims to: (i) strengthen the muscles and tendons, (ii) promote flexibility, (iii) develop strength and stamina, and (iv) improve balance & co-ordination.
Yi Jin Jing combines meditative focus, slow physical exercises, and coordinated breathing with gentle stretching movements. Many of the movements are linked to acupoints, and are intended to enhance a sense of wellbeing.
Tao Heart teaches a 12-posture movement set of Yi Jin Jing.
Each of the movements can be moderated and adjusted to suit individual abilities.
Tai Chi
*** NEW Class Starting February/March 2025 ***
Immortals Crossing the Sea: Thursdays 10:30 - 11:30am
Tai Chi has low impact; slow, soft repetitive movements which can help bring about a state of mental calm, while improving body awareness, balance, flexibility and suppleness. Tai Chi movements emphasise spinal alignment, co-ordinated sequential movement, work a variety of different muscles, and can strengthen joints, ligaments, and tendons by working towards improving flexibility and range of motion.
Immortals Crossing the Sea Tai Chi Form is as created by Master Joe Lok of the Natural Energy Academy (Hong Kong). This Form is influenced by Wudang and Chen Tai Chi styles, and has 16 Stances, which are named with reference to the legends of the Eight Immortals.
Immortals Crossing the Sea is as developed by Master Joe Lok the 20th inheritor of Dragon Gate Taoist, and 27th inheritor of Wudang Sanfeng Natural. Master Joe Lok is the Founder of Phoenix in Graceful Clouds of Blessing, and Chair of the Natural Energy Academy (Hong Kong).
These exercises are relatively simple to learn, and when practised correctly and consistently, contain the potential to enhance physical health and a sense of wellbeing.
Workshops
(please see Workshops Tab)
Tai Chi & Qigong Workshops
@ Ditchling Village Hall
Saturdays / 9:30am - 12:30pm
No Workshops Planned 2025
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Individual and/or small group Private Lessons are available by arrangement (please see FAQs for fees)
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