What is Tai Chi?
Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise that combines controlled movements, weight shifting, balance, breathing and mindfulness.
The movements are performed slowly and deliberately, allowing you to focus on how your body moves while developing greater awareness, control and confidence.
Although Tai Chi has its origins in martial arts, it is now widely practised as a form of gentle movement and exercise.
At Bodyform, our Tai Chi sessions combine traditional movement patterns with a physiotherapy-informed approach, focusing on mobility, balance, stability, coordination and movement confidence.
What can Tai Chi help with?
Regular Tai Chi practice can be a great way to:
- Improve balance and coordination
- Develop strength and stability
- Improve mobility and movement control
- Practise weight transfer and controlled movement
- Develop greater awareness of your body
- Encourage deeper, more controlled breathing
- Support relaxation and mindfulness
- Build confidence with movement
- Stay active in a gentle and enjoyable way
Our sessions include both sitting and standing movements, making them accessible to people with different levels of mobility and fitness.
Who is Tai Chi suitable for?
Our Tai Chi classes are suitable for a wide range of abilities and are particularly useful for people who want to improve their balance, mobility, movement confidence or general wellbeing.
You do not need to have any previous Tai Chi experience.
Our instructor will guide you through the movements and encourage you to work at a level that feels appropriate for you.
What can I expect from a Bodyform Tai Chi class?
Our sessions are relaxed, friendly and supportive.
You will be guided through a series of controlled movements, with opportunities to work on balance, mobility, stability, breathing and relaxation.
We also include time for deep breathing, mindfulness and relaxation, helping you finish the session feeling physically and mentally refreshed.
No previous experience is required.