A2593 - Tai Chi stand still be fit: cultivating the basics (beginners)

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Start Date: 24/09/2026      End Date: 03/12/2026        Start Time: 19:30      End Time: 20:30        Hours per Week: 1.00      No of Weeks: 10
Fees:      £67.00 (tuition)     £128.00 (overseas)     £21.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Matthew Leavey        No of Places: 8
Shadwell Centre

Course Overview

Course Overview
Want a gentle, accessible way to stay active and support your wellbeing at home?
This Course introduces learners to gentle, fitness focused Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercises that can be practised safely in a small space, such as at home. Sessions focus on cultivating the basics of physical wellbeing through improved posture, joint mobility, and body awareness, supported by simple breathing techniques. Movements are adaptable and can be performed both seated and standing, making the course inclusive and accessible.
Core skills such as posture, breathing, coordination, and safe movement are revisited regularly. This supports gradual physical conditioning, builds confidence, and helps learners establish a sustainable fitness routine based on Tai Chi principles.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Maintain an upright and supported seated or standing posture for at least 2 minutes during guided exercises
* Complete a short warm up and cool down sequence safely, following verbal instructions and showing appropriate preparation for and recovery from physical activity
* Use basic Qi Gong breathing techniques by coordinating breath with movement during at least 3 simple exercises
* Perform a short sequence of Tai Chi based movements safely, with controlled range of motion and awareness of balance
* Show early development of functional strength, coordination, and balance, through controlled weight shifting, steady movement, and improved physical confidence during activities
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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 assessment but 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
Still – Be Fit with Tai Chi – 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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