Tai Chi Student Testimonials
“Amazing energy, friendly relaxed atmosphere. Able to ask any questions”
“I have felt like I’ve got to know my body and energy in a different way. I feel calm energised and extremely happy”
“I feel calm and relaxed and I feel I have the knowledge and the confidence to use the exercises at home and receive the amazing benefits”
"I value each layer I am learning in every class. There is always something new to learn and discover in our Tai Chi class each week."
"From regularly attending the classes I have become more energised. My health has improved both mentally and physically."
"For me, the biggest challenge has been perseverance, never to give up and to always learn more."
"I practice several times per week, which brings great benefit and helps me to improve for the next lesson."
"The most surprising thing is how learning Tai Chi cannot be hurried. It seems to fall into place piece by piece."
"Taking time out from the day filled with very mental work to focus on one compelling and absorbing activity is what I value about being in the Tai Chi class. I love the movements and feel relaxed in the friendly group."
"My co-ordination and balance are improving after a short few lessons. I am slowly learning to be aware of all parts of my body moving in different directions."
"Outside of attending class I do a small amount of practice usually focusing on one specific move. This helps me in the next session. It is early days and I hope to do more in the future."
"Tai Chi has strengthened my joints and I have been able to take up other physical activity."
"The focus and concentration aspect appealed to me. After a session I am considerably more relaxed. I am calmer and sleep better."
"I love the flow of the Tai Chi form and practicing in the group. I have noticed greater joint strength mobility and physical and mental stamina."
Tai Chi Workshop Testimonials
“I enjoy coming into a quiet and peaceful space. Since the last workshop, when I practice, I notice the benefits straight away and I feel better in body and mind. Feeling calmer, quietly relaxed and more grounded”
“How great it feels to take time for practice/learning and how great to feel the gentle pace”
“Applying the 10 Tai Chi essences more clearly gave greater softness and flow in our Tai Chi drills”
“I particularly enjoyed the partner work with ‘Grasping Bird’s Tail’ as it clarified many aspects of that move and highlighted where I needed to work on”
“I enjoy coming into a quiet and peaceful space. Since the last workshop, when I practice, I notice the benefits straight away and I feel better in body and mind. Feeling calmer, quietly relaxed and more grounded”
“How great it feels to take time for practice/learning and how great to feel the gentle pace”
“I appreciated the explanation our teacher Shelagh gave about the standing meditation principles. I experienced all sorts of tingling in my feet, which remained at the end of the workshop session. I also enjoyed the Taoist walking meditation where the hands exchange energy across the body”
“I enjoyed learning the body postures, easy to grasp by Shelagh’s teaching. I feel energised, and my whole body feels so much more relaxed. In fact these workshops are intriguing, very interesting and enjoyable”
“I take each layer I am learning in class and there is always something new learn in Tai Chi each week. From the classes I have become more energised. My health has improved both mentally and physically. The biggest challenge has been perseverance, never to give up and always learn more. Regular practice at home helps me to improve for the next lesson and gain the most benefit. Tai Chi seems to fall into place piece by piece.”
“Once again seeing /experiencing how correct posture, properly relaxed, has strength”
Eternal Spring Qi Gong Workshop Testimonials
“Amazing energy, friendly relaxed atmosphere. Able to ask any questions”
“The clear gentle skilful teaching style was encouraging and made the techniques so accessible"
“Amazing energy, friendly relaxed atmosphere. Able to ask any questions”
“The venue was quiet and tucked away. I loved that and the tutor (1st equal!)”
“Lovely surroundings. Very clear precise instruction”
“Loved the non-intrusive gentle adjustments”
“The clear gentle skilful teaching style was encouraging and made the techniques so accessible”
“I have felt like I’ve got to know my body and energy in a different way. I feel calm energised and extremely happy”
“Tremendous feeling of relaxation, especially through a previous shoulder injury”
“I have felt like I’ve got to know my body and energy in a different way. I feel calm energised and extremely happy”
“Sense of peace and calm and the knot in my stomach due to an emotional matter just dissolved”
“The second posture in the set gave me an amazing thrill through my upper body and in the abdomen. I felt in touch with the universe”
“I’m enjoying learning this which is so different from my normal frenetic exercise routine”
“I feel I have had a major inner workout and energy boost from doing what appears like almost nothing”
“I wasn’t sure what I would gain from just one day but I feel inspired and energised. I have learned something practical and profound that I can go away and use immediately”
“I feel calm and relaxed and I feel I have the knowledge and the confidence to use the exercises at home and receive the amazing benefits”
“I feel I have learned something incredibly positive and useful. I have been given tools to help me enrich my life and wellbeing”
“A feeling of calm and relaxation. My headache and backache have completely disappeared”
“Total relaxation and a feeling of being connected to the energy around me”
Art of Qi Gong Workshops Testimonials
“My joints feel more subtle than they have felt for years”
“I’ve noticed a ‘refined’ quality of Qi. In breathing, in taking part in the Qi Gong sessions and in my body in general”
“How hot the palms of my hands get when moving them lightly over each other”
“My joints feel more subtle than they have felt for years”
“I’ve noticed a ‘refined’ quality of Qi. In breathing, in taking part in the Qi Gong sessions and in my body in general”
“How hot the palms of my hands get when moving them lightly over each other”
“I am in a much more relaxed state than on previous workshops”
“The feeling of having progressed!” “Noticing how strenuous simplicity can be!!”
“Feeling calm, yet energised” “Feeling peaceful, yet vital”
“I feel I have been completely emptied of stress and tension”
“We covered far more than I expected in the time available. The small group setting made it an intimate experience”
“I was surprised how quickly I have been able to reconnect after a long absence”
“I enjoy learning and experiencing, more about the inner sense of movement with the techniques, so the detail on Clouds Hands was particularly good for me”
“During the session I felt more energised. My whole body felt like a light body”
“I liked how easy it is to fit in and join right away. Very welcome atmosphere”
“I loved the guidance, gently given. Relaxed and calm teaching”
“During one of the meditations, putting attention on the soles of the feet and having a sense energy rising through the crown of the head helped keep a sense of inner space. It produced a deep sense of relaxation”
“Peaceful environment, pleasant people, clear gentle instruction = very relaxing”
“Helped to clear my mind and re-align my body. The way my body changed without huge effort – like clicks, cracks & pops which relaxed pain”
“I want this to be my way of life, more than just being in a class”
“I liked the gentle encouraging teaching approach, also permission to work at our own pace/ability/aptitude”
“The calm atmosphere and pace, gentle calm movement, getting the opportunity to feel grounded, and the connection within my body”
“I liked the gentle movement, accepting & non judgemental environment. Great space to move easily and feel free both mentally and physically”
“How slight changes in posture make massive differences to pain & endurance ability”
“I lived the flow of the programme, and amazed by how little movement you actually have to do!
“I felt more inner space than I have previously. Each time I attend another workshop I notice my body seems to remember what to do & and build on it. I really enjoy and gain so much from these workshops and I would like to continue attending”