A2270 - Tai Chi (Yang style) with Qi Gong: cultivating the basics (beginners)

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Start Date: 03/10/2026      End Date: 12/12/2026        Start Time: 11:45      End Time: 13:15        Hours per Week: 1.50      No of Weeks: 10
Fees:      £101.00 (tuition)     £191.00 (overseas)     £31.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Matthew Leavey        No of Places: 4
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
“Curious about Tai Chi and Qi Gong, and looking for a supportive place to begin?”
This term introduces learners to the foundations of Tai Chi (Yang Style) and Qi Gong. Sessions focus on developing body awareness, correct posture, safe movement, and coordinated breathing. Learners will explore basic Tai Chi philosophy, practise simple Qi Gong exercises, and learn the short 8 Form, building confidence and establishing good practice habits.
Core skills such as posture, breath, alignment, and mindful movement are revisited regularly. This allows new and returning learners to deepen understanding and gradually refine technique while being introduced to new material.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Describe three key principles of Tai Chi and Qi Gong and explain how they relate to movement practice
* Use basic Qi Gong breathing and posture during at least three guided exercises
* Apply safe movement practices by maintaining alignment and balance during a short sequence
* Perform basic Tai Chi movements with controlled, relaxed transitions
* Perform the short 8 Form in the correct sequence, showing awareness of its purpose
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
None, but this course may not be suitable for those with certain medical conditions so please check with your health professional if unsure. In some circumstances your tutor may require you to provide evidence that you are fit to take part in the class or suggest an alternative, more appropriate option.
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Equipment required

Equipment required
You will need to wear loose, comfortable clothing, trainers, a towel and bring a drink if preferred.
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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
The tutor will provide verbal feedback throughout the course.

Students are encouraged to monitor their progress and achievement using an Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

You will also gain more from the course if you commit time to it outside the classroom.

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There is no formal examination but your tutor will provide ongoing assessment on 8 form and 5 element Qi Gong.
You will be asked to monitor your own progress during the course. For example, this includes you monitoring your own health and fitness via a simple questionnaire.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
Get Started in Tai Chi (Yang Style) with Qi Gong – Beginners (Find Your Flow). Your tutor will advise about other suitable Tai Chi courses
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Other info

Other info
In general, we will not allow late enrolment to any course after the first two weeks.

Children are not allowed in our health & fitness courses unless they are specifically family learning classes. Please do not ask your tutor to give your child access as they do not have the authority to do this.

Health and Safety requirements demand that all learners participating in fitness classes must complete the warm up. Therefore, latecomers that miss the warm up will be refused entry to the session.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.

If you intend to take an examination and feel you have an additional learning need or special requirements, you must declare them to your tutor within the first 2 weeks of your course.

If you are studying in an online group, then you can arrange a one-to-one online discussion with your tutor, after the session, or by email.

Where we aim to make reasonable adjustments to support our learners, please note we are unable to provide any type of in class or in person support if your course takes place online.
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