B2271 - Tai Chi (Yang Style) with Qi Gong: find your flow (beginners)

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Start Date: 16/01/2027      End Date: 27/03/2027        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: 15
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
This course focuses on improving continuity, flow, and coordination. Learners will refine their Qi Gong practice by developing deeper breath awareness and mental focus, while being introduced to the 5 Element Qi Gong. The 8 Form will be practised with greater fluidity and attention to transitions.

Core elements are revisited and developed through new techniques and challenges. Learners who repeat the level continue to progress by strengthening technique, improving confidence, and deepening their understanding of movement quality and energy flow.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Explain how Tai Chi philosophy supports flow and energy awareness by giving at least two clear examples in movement practice
* Use improved Qi Gong breathing, posture, and focus consistently during guided exercises
* Perform the 5 Element Qi Gong sequence with coordinated movement and clear intention
* Perform the 8 Form with increased fluidity and balance, showing improved confidence and continuity
* Maintain safe, controlled movement throughout longer, connected sequences
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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
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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