Lesley N

* * Tai chi for mental wellbeing - Making Connections * * (4 week course - ?30 - starts Wed 11th March 12-1pm - at Christ Church, 263 Barry Rd, East Dulwich, London SE22 0JT) Learning to connect physical exercises and movements with unhelpful patterns or situations that you would like to change empowers you to make improvements that will transform your life into the one you want to live. In this 4 week course, we will look at how to assert yourself when faced with the ?immovable force?, how to protect your own space, how to break patterns or stuck behaviours, and how to stay calm when things get chaotic. You will be invited to make the connections yourself, and this is important. For example, it could be struggles with someone in your life, a job that you dislike, an addiction/ill-health, or maybe your habitual anger or lack of confidence that you want to address. Connecting your ?thing? with a physical exercise allows you to work on it indirectly. Everyone is welcome to take part in this non-judgemental course where you can bring an openness to learn more about yourself and others in different life scenarios, and take away tools to practise and kick-start your life. To book your place, email [email protected].

If you are unable to make the FREE funded workshop on Wednesday 4th March, you can come to the 4-week mental wellbeing course which starts on Wednesday 11th March. This isn't a free course as it isn't funded, but it is discounted if you book for the full 4 weeks (?30) or you can drop in (?10 per class).

* * A free one hour tai chi session to help you improve your mental wellbeing * * The workshop is completely FREE and will cover a variety of techniques that are helpful for developing mental and emotional resilience. The class is suitable for complete beginners and the atmosphere is warm and very welcoming. Wednesday 4th March 12-1pm Christ Church 263 Barry Road East Dulwich SE22 0JT To book your place or if you have any questions, reply to this post, email [email protected] or visit www.taoistcentre.org.

There are three spaces left on the course. The next 5 week course will be in January, please get in touch if you'd like to register interest. Best wishes, Lesley

* * * 5 week tai chi course starting Wed 18th September 12-1pm in East Dulwich * * * A new 5 week course is starting at the Dulwich branch of the Taoist Centre. This is a small friendly group. Beginners and more experienced people who would like to get back into tai chi / energy arts are invited to join our 5 week course running from 18th September. We will cover aspects of the ?yin? arts, including breathwork, chi activation, forms, kai men (Chinese yoga) and some partner exercises. The course is ?30 for 5 weeks (normal price ?10 per class drop-in) or you are welcome to try one of the classes as a drop-in taster for ?10. It will be held in East Dulwich on Wednesdays 12-1pm at The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, London SE22 8PW. If you?d like to book a place, or have any questions, please visit the website www.taoistcentre.org/classes/dulwich, reply to this post, or email [email protected]. Best wishes, Lesley

Here is the flyer for the course

* * Join our new beginners tai chi and qigong course starting 15th May * * This five week course will explore different aspects of tai chi and qigong, such as breathwork, alignment and utilising the natural energy (chi) of the body. No prior experience is necessary. All ages and levels of fitness are welcome. The cost is ?30 for the full 5 week course (normal price ?10 per class). It will be held in East Dulwich on Wednesdays 12-1pm at The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, London SE22 8PW. Please reply to this post if you would like more information or to book a place.