We practice the Wudang Cheng stye of Tai Chi in Aberdeen focused on mindfulness, balance, flexibility and wellbeing.
What we doKnown in the West as Tai Chi (chuan) is a long established form of exercise from China. Over time, the practice of tai chi develops awareness, coordination and flexibility and can improve body coordination such as posture, balance and movement. In terms of mindfulness the practice can also improve focus, patience and mental awareness. Tai chi practice relaxes and strengthens the body and calms the mind.
It has been demonstrated to improve circulation, health and balance, and regular practitioners suffer less from trips and falls.
Harvard Medical School have listed Tai Chi as one of THE exercises you should practice for the rest of your life.
Improve posture and stability.
Develop calmness and focus.
Gentle flowing exercises improve movement.
Support relaxation and circulation.
“Tai Chi practice relaxes and strengthens the body and calms the mind.”
The Club’s six qualified, volunteer instructors have a total over 120 years of Tai Chi Chuan experience between them.
• Tai Chi Chuan is a gentle Chinese martial art suitable for any age.
• The practice develops awareness, coordination and flexibil-ity.
• It relaxes and strengthens the body and calms the mind.
• It improves circulation, health and balance.
• Practitioners suffer less from trips, slips and falls.
Sessions are suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
We practice the Wudang Cheng style of Tai Chi Chuan, which involves empty hand sequences of circular, free-flowing, whole-body movements, partner exercises like “push hands” and defence techniques. Advanced students learn weapons forms.
We run adult only classes:
Wednesday evenings 7-9 pm In The Lounge, Aberdeen Tennis Centre, Westburn Park, Westburn Rd, Aberdeen AB25 3DE
For next beginners class contact Club Secretary here.