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Sticky hands
Sticky Hands, also known as Yīfù shǒu (依附手), is one of the classic partner exercises in Lee Style Tai Chi. We teach it to beginners early on, because it introduces the principles of Tai Chi and prepares you for more advanced work. It looks simple, but there is a lot in it. What you do…
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Wuwei
Wuwei (无为), often translated as “non-action”, is a fundamental concept in Taoist philosophy and plays an important role in the practice of Tai Chi. It may sound like doing nothing, but wuwei is actually a way of acting without forcing or interfering with natural processes. In this post we explore wuwei through the works of…
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Autumn term in Falmouth
Tai Chi in Falmouth: a new term starts this October. If you’ve been meaning to try Tai Chi, this is a good moment. Our Falmouth Tai Chi Club starts a new ten-week term this Wednesday evening, and everyone is welcome, whether you’re a student, a beginner, or coming back after a break. Why start Tai…
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A new venue in Truro
Boscawen Pavilion, Boscawen Park, Malpas Road, Truro Tuesday evenings from 13th October 7-8:30pm New Tai Chi & Qigong club starting in Truro next week! 🌿 Looking for a gentler way to stay active, ease stress and feel more balanced? Come and try Tai Chi and Qigong. Tai Chi is often described as “meditation in motion,”…
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FAQ
So you have questions? You can always chat to us on social media or enroll in one of our classes in Cornwall. Here are the frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Tai Chi along with their answers: General Questions Tai Chi Practice Tai Chi Techniques Tai Chi Styles Tai Chi Instructors Conclusion Tai Chi is a…
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The biggest ever Tai Chi review
Here’s a number to sit with: more than 1.7 billion people live with a musculoskeletal condition. It’s the leading cause of disability on the planet, and low back pain alone tops the list in 160 countries. Meanwhile, a slow, quiet practice that people have done in parks at dawn for centuries has just been put…
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Tai Chi Summer Course
Summer by the Sea: Our Sennen Training Intensive 2026 Tai Chi and Kung Fu on the sand at Sennen Cove This July and August we took our training out of the hall and onto the beach. For two weeks, students and teachers from Cornwall Tai Chi’s Truro, Falmouth and St Agnes classes gathered at Sennen…