Video Clips – Tai Chi Exercises

- "I make time for myself."

- "The classes have taught me to sit, walk and generally hold myself up properly. They have helped to ease tension especially in my back and to relax my body."

- "Knowing when my posture is bad it reminds me to straighten up, relaxation which can be done at home and also feeling better in my body."

- "Since I started Tai Chi I have been doing standing Chi Kung for 20 minutes each day and my sciatica has gone (so no more regular visits to the sports physio at £50 per month). Also my insomnia has gone."

- "It has taken away the fear of falling."

- "I feel more relaxed here."

I have discovered something marvellous. This morning I had a sore throat, felt slightly feverish and was out of sorts because I hadn't slept very well. Then I went to a session of Alexander technique, mixed with Tai Chi. (At Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living). I came away feeling absolutely marvellous. I still have a sore throat and a bit of a high temperature - but my sense of wellbeing is so great that it really doesn't seem to matter. Thank you Ian Deavin and Judy Hammond for a great Sunday morning! - Julie Furnivall

 

- "The classes relieved stress and I am less irritable, just doing the exercise."

- "I feel better in myself that I was able to do Tai Chi."

- "I am more relaxed and less stressed."

- "My handwriting has improved – my hand used to shake but it is much steadier now."

- "I am more aware of the correct way to bend, sit and stand and have learned how to control balance."

- "I don’t need to hold onto the bannister rail now when I go up or down stairs."

- "I feel more agile."