Tai Chi

Unlike high-impact Western sports, Tai Chi builds internal strength and cultivates balance between mind and body. Movements are slow, smooth, and continuous, promoting proper posture, controlled breathing, and mental clarity — ideal for managing stress and enhancing overall well-being. This course introduces key Tai Chi concepts and basic forms, particularly from the Yang style. It is designed for both beginners and intermediate learners.

Course Information

Unlike high-impact Western sports, Tai Chi builds internal strength and cultivates balance between mind and body. Movements are slow, smooth, and continuous, promoting proper posture, controlled breathing, and mental clarity — ideal for managing stress and enhancing overall well-being. This course introduces key Tai Chi concepts and basic forms, particularly from the Yang style. It is designed for both beginners and intermediate learners.

Each session admits 5–8 participants.

Course contents include:

  • Fundamental principles of Tai Chi
  • Breathing techniques and energy flow
  • Hand, step, and body coordination
  • Integration of movement, breath, and intention
  • Understanding the purpose and mechanics of each form
  • Practice of core sequences

This course is suitable for learners of all ages and backgrounds seeking improved health, balance, and inner peace through the practice of Tai Chi.

This course runs over seven weeks, and you will attend one session per week.

This course is being offered at half of the normal price of £70 as an introductory offer for all attendees.

Newcastle University Staff and Students and Confucius Institute Students currently attending evening Mandarin classes are eligible for an additional 40% discount.

Confucius Institute students please contact the CI admin office for your code if you have not already received this. Staff and students can contact llahub@newcastle.ac.uk from their Newcastle email address to obtain their code. Codes are not transferable, one per person.

Dependent on numbers, the course will run at up to four different times per week. Therefore, please also complete this time preference form to indicate your preferred times after payment. Remember to complete payment here, or you will not be registered for the course. If you do not complete the form, we will assume all potential times are suitable for you.

The four potential times are:

  • Wednesdays, 6-7pm or 7-8pm
  • Fridays, 6-7pm or 7-8pm

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Course Dates

Course Start Date:  Wednesday, November 5, 2025 6:00 PM

Course End Date :  Friday, December 19, 2025 8:00 PM

Enrolment Dates

Enrolment Start Date:  Monday, October 20, 2025 8:00 AM

Enrolment End Date :  Friday, October 31, 2025 11:30 PM

Course Location

Newcastle University Campus

Course Tutor/s

Associate Professor Rensong Li

Course Delivery Type

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Course Fees

Price per attendee is £35.00 (zero VAT)