Tai Chi - Improvers

Course intent

Tai Chi is an ancient oriental art that over time helps revitalise mind, body and spirit through the learning and practice of “the form” (set sequences of movements performed slowly with precision). This course will develop your understanding of the principles and practice of Tai Chi, so if you have practised Tai Chi for one or two years and want to progress to a wider range of exercises, that provide more of a challenge, this course is for you.

The intent of the course is to develop your understanding and practice of Tai Chi and using a range of more refined and powerful exercises, to help you revitalise your mind, body and spirit

What will we cover?

You will refine your practice of the form and deepen your awareness of your body, weight, alignment and how to move in space. Exercises are repeated frequently to consolidate learning and improve performance skills.

Your tutor may include Qigong exercises, which are complementary to the Tai Chi forms.

Your tutor may include self-massage and other practices complementary to Tai Chi.

You will be able to practise the exercises at home and fit them in to your daily routine.

Our courses build on past learning, week by week, to develop new abilities, skills and understanding, and may involve small group sessions. You will find you make the most progress if you attend every taught lesson and complete any self-directed study opportunities provided

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is for those who have at least one year’s experience of Beginner level Tai Chi. If you have not practised Tai Chi before, you should enrol on one of our Tai Chi - Beginners or Tai Chi - for the Retired courses.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You will need to wear comfortable, loose clothing, that will allow you to raise your arms above your head. Tai Chi is practised in bare feet/socks/soft soled shoes.

Your tutor may suggest using household items to help you practice Tai Chi, but will discuss this with you beforehand, to give you time to find such items, or find suitable alternatives.

There are no extra costs on this course.

What can I do when I finish the course?

At the end of the term, you may wish to re-enrol on the next Tai Chi - Improvers course, and at the end of the academic year, in discussion with your tutor, you can decide what the best progression for you might be.

The tutor will also be able to advise you on external courses, workshops and other opportunities to develop your understanding, knowledge and skills

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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