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Tai Chi at Falmouth University
A new Tai Chi society has been formed at Falmouth and Exeter University Students’ Union. There are two classes per week one on each campus. Please visit the website and sign up if you are interested. Students can join the FXU Tai Chi Soc for £5. Staff members and the public can join if they…
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Tai Chi diversity
For many in the West, the image of Tai Chi often conjures up a group of elderly Chinese individuals practicing fluid movements in a park at dawn. This perception, while partly true, is deeply rooted in historical contexts and doesn’t give justice to the art’s universality and extensive benefits. So, is Tai Chi just for…
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Spring Term Classes
Falmouth Tai Chi Club will return on January 15th 2025 and classes will be at the same time of 7.45 to 9.15 p.m . If you want to attend sign up on the website or just come along on the night. Due to rising costs we have introduced a membership system which means each term…
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Summer Course in Cornwall 2024
The Tai Chi and Kung Fu weeks will be held either on Sennen Beach TR19 7DG weather permitting or at Sennen Churchtown Hall TR19 7AD otherwise Tea is provided but bring some lunch or there is a cafe on the beach. We walk to the far end of the beach away from the crowds. The…
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Summer Solstice Tai Chi
The Falmouth T’ai Chi club is hosting a Summer term Day of T’ai Chi on Saturday 22nd June 11am to 4pm The Zedshed, Jubilee Wharf, Commercial Road, Penryn TR10 8FG This Day is open to everyone who wants to find out what Tai Chi is all about whether it is your first time or for…
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Tai Chi and memory
Tai Chi and Memory: The Ancient Art of Enhancing Cognitive Function A new study finds that Tai Chi has a proven effect on cognitive decline. In our fast-paced world, maintaining a sharp and vibrant memory is a top priority for many. As we age, our cognitive abilities often experience a natural decline, leading to memory…
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The Science of Tai Chi: Research and Evidence
Tai Chi is a form of soft internal style martial arts that has gained widespread popularity across the world in recent years. It is a low-impact, meditative practice that has been found to have numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Many people may be drawn to Tai Chi due to its reputation for reducing stress…
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What is Tai Chi?
Tai Chi is a practice that emphasizes the integration of mind, body, and spirit. Its slow and gentle movements are performed in a continuous and fluid manner. It promotes the cultivation and circulation of Qi, the vital energy that flows within the body, which nourishes the internal organs and promotes health and well-being. Tai Chi…
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Finding your Qi
Qi is a fundamental concept in Chinese culture and traditional medicine. Everything is composed of Qi, solids, liquids, gasses, rarefied energy forms like electromagnetism, light, and plasma, in fact, the entire Universe is composed of Qi. However, the kind of Qi that is of primary importance in Tai Chi is your own personal Qi which…