Ten Week Introduction Courses

An introduction to the principles of Tai Chi and how we can use them in evolving ourselves. Course content will cover the following:

The loosening exercises
These simple repetitive movements train the main principles of Tai Chi such as relaxing the muscles, opening the joints and re-aligning the body structure with gravity.

The Tai Chi Form
Used to train co-ordination and flowing movement, emphasising softness and connection to the ground to develop, true balance and the harmonising of mind and body.

Meditation
This involves mental relaxation and the development of clear awareness. Starting with the body as the object of concentration we move beyond mental noise and into the living field of energy, the deep awareness of now.

Cost for the 10 week Introduction course is $220. Gift vouchers are available.

Form & Application Classes

After the ten week course students can continue into the Form classes. We encourage students to use the Introduction class to warm up and also to focus on one of the aspects of the principles. Two classes a week are also recommended for better progress.

When familiar with the complete Short Form and partner exercises, students can move into the Application classes and/or learn Sword, Stick, Spear and Sabre forms. Practitioners gradually follow the Tai Chi principles from training the outer movements to internal body mechanics, then discovering the relaxed resilient connections through the body and finally, emptiness of mind.

Private Lessons

Private tuition is available at a convenient time for people with busy schedules or those who wish to increase their rate of progress. Call the school for further details.

International Workshops

Once a year workshops in Europe or Malaysia are organised for Sydney School of Tai Chi students.