Tai Chi for Health has 30 Trained Volunteer Instructors and we currently teach around 400 people every week. We teach people who have health issues and we teach people that need exercise and relaxation. The Tai Chi we teach can be done standing or sitting. The classes are free but we do request donations to cover hall fees, refreshments and insurance.
"Tai Chi is an easy exercise and the best exercise you can do to improve your health and wellbeing. Come along and give it a try"
Would you like to join one of our classes? Here is a list of open classes that you may join:
Bristol: to be arranged
Glastonbury/Street: Friday 10 - 11am Class at Red Brick Building, Moreland Enterprise Park, Glastonbury BA6 9FT .
Dinder: (between Wells & Shepton Mallet) Tuesday 10-11 am Class at Dinder Village Hall, North of Church. BA5 3PE
Ditcheat: Monday 10.30-11.30 Class at Ditcheat Village Hall, Ditcheat. BA4 6RB
Henton: Thursday 11.00-12.00 Class at Henton Village Hall, Henton, BA5 1PD
Shaftsbury: Thursday 11-12 pm Class at 5 Abbey Walk, SP7 8BB
Shepton Mallet: Monday 2-3.30 pm Pullen Court, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5RD
Shepton Mallet: Thursday 12.30- 1.30pm St Michaels Church, Park Road, Shepton Mallet.
Wells: Friday 2.30- 3.30pm Class at Connect, Portway, BA5 2BE.
Wincanton: Monday 12.30-1.30 pm Balsam Centre, Balsam Park, Wincanton, BA9 9HB.
Yeovil: Friday 10-11 am Class at Abbey Community Centre, The Forum, Abbey Manor Park, BA21 3TL. (off Stourton way and is the building opposite the Pharmacy (North end of the site).
There are other classes for specific groups at: Taunton, Minehead, Williton, Dulverton, Wells, Watchet, Highbridge, Street, Weston Super Mare, Frome.
All the classes last one hour and sometimes include refreshments - there is no charge but donations are invited normally £3
It is best to check with Richard on 01458 223094 so that we know that you will be coming along
TAI CHI for HEALTH
Contact: For further information email: taichiforhealth@outlook.com or phone Paul on 01749 346774.
Tai Chi for health is a community led charity that was set up to provide Volunteer Tai Chi Instructors to people that don’t normally have access to Tai Chi classes by reason of youth, age, infirmity, disablement or improving the condition of life to anyone in our community. The charity aims to be inclusive and we currently teach Tai Chi to: the Elderly in Care Homes, Parkinsons, Dementia, Heart and Stroke and Arthritis Groups and those with Health Issues.
The Tai Chi, the 18 form (Shibashi in Chinese) is a very easy exercise that can be practised standing or sitting. Tai Chi as an exercise is extraordinary as it is one of a few exercises that leaves people energised and completely relaxed. The reason for this quite dramatic effect is that during the exercise feel good endorphins are released in the brain and the easy movements increase the blood flow. The Volunteers also gain a huge benefit as they see the class they teach improve so much after each lesson.
A total of 28 Volunteer Instructors have already been trained and more are currently being trained. The project is supported by grants from a number of Trusts to train the Instructors. The Volunteers teach local groups so there is no significant ongoing cost for the volunteer and the class is always free but where possible small weekly donations are made to TCfH which ensures that the project is sustainable.
The proof of the pudding is really what people in the groups think about Tai Chi. Here are a few quotes from some class members ....”very relaxing and helpful” ... “ a new experience”... “ I feel so good and relaxed after the exercise”.....“WOW that was amazing”.
Contact: For further information email: taichiforhealth@outlook.com or phone Paul on 01749 346774.
Tai Chi for health is a community led charity that was set up to provide Volunteer Tai Chi Instructors to people that don’t normally have access to Tai Chi classes by reason of youth, age, infirmity, disablement or improving the condition of life to anyone in our community. The charity aims to be inclusive and we currently teach Tai Chi to: the Elderly in Care Homes, Parkinsons, Dementia, Heart and Stroke and Arthritis Groups and those with Health Issues.
The Tai Chi, the 18 form (Shibashi in Chinese) is a very easy exercise that can be practised standing or sitting. Tai Chi as an exercise is extraordinary as it is one of a few exercises that leaves people energised and completely relaxed. The reason for this quite dramatic effect is that during the exercise feel good endorphins are released in the brain and the easy movements increase the blood flow. The Volunteers also gain a huge benefit as they see the class they teach improve so much after each lesson.
A total of 28 Volunteer Instructors have already been trained and more are currently being trained. The project is supported by grants from a number of Trusts to train the Instructors. The Volunteers teach local groups so there is no significant ongoing cost for the volunteer and the class is always free but where possible small weekly donations are made to TCfH which ensures that the project is sustainable.
The proof of the pudding is really what people in the groups think about Tai Chi. Here are a few quotes from some class members ....”very relaxing and helpful” ... “ a new experience”... “ I feel so good and relaxed after the exercise”.....“WOW that was amazing”.
