Tai Chi Basics

Unlike high-impact Western sports, Tai Chi builds internal strength and cultivates harmony between mind and body. Its movements are slow, smooth, and continuous—often described as “sailing clouds and flowing water” (行云流水)—promoting proper posture, controlled breathing, and mental clarity.

Course Information

This course introduces key Tai Chi principles and fundamental forms, along with essential knowledge of organ systems and meridians. It helps improve flexibility, coordination, circulation, posture, leg strength, and internal balance. The course is suitable for both beginners and intermediate learners who wish to enhance their Tai Chi skills and overall physical well-being. It is especially appropriate for participants of all ages and fitness levels.

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Course Agenda

This course introduces key Tai Chi principles and fundamental forms, along with essential knowledge of organ systems and meridians. It helps improve flexibility, coordination, circulation, posture, leg strength, and internal balance. The course is suitable for both beginners and intermediate learners who wish to enhance their Tai Chi skills and overall physical well-being. It is especially appropriate for participants of all ages and fitness levels.

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 movement
  • Breathing and posture alignment techniques
  • Stretching and balance training
  • Strengthening leg muscles

    For Tai Chi Basics for 10 sessions:

  • Standard Price: £60
  • Discounted Price for eligible students: £40

    Newcastle University students, staff, and students enrolled in a Confucius Institute Mandarin course in the same semester are eligible for a discounted price. If you are a Newcastle University Student or Employee, please contact llahub@newcastle.ac.uk and inform us of which course you are looking to enrol on and we can provide a discount code for you to use. Confucius Institute students can obtain the code from their Chinese course teacher.

    Course Dates

    Course Start Date:  Thursday, January 22, 2026 7:10 PM

    Course End Date :  Thursday, March 26, 2026 8:10 PM

    Enrolment Dates

    Enrolment Start Date:  Tuesday, December 2, 2025 8:00 AM

    Enrolment End Date :  Thursday, January 22, 2026 8:00 AM

    Course Location

    Newcastle University

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    Course Fees

    Price per attendee is £60.00 (zero VAT)