Harmony Tai Chi Qigong Harmony Tai Chi Qigong was formed in Autumn 2002 with the aim of encouraging and enhancing the training of students in North Derbyshire and the neighbouring area.
The physical and mental benefits of T’ai Chi have been known to the Chinese for thousands of years. It is now one of the fastest growing physical activities among people of all ages.
New styles are being created and this is a natural development of this ancient art. T’ai Chi involves a series of gentle and controlled movements that increase flexibility, coordination and balance. The practice can improve circulation, reduce high blood pressure and help posture – which in turn can prevent back pain. It has also been described as a form of “meditation in motion”, because its smooth movements and controlled breathing aid relaxation and help to keep the mind calm and focused. What’s more, T’ai Chi has been shown to improve the lives of people with arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, as well as those recovering from strokes and heart attacks. In fact, the benefits are as varied as the people who practise it. In this busy modern world, it helps physically and can also contribute to the mental and emotional wellbeing of its students.
Instructors in the Harmony organisation teach people all age levels from primary school children to people in their 90s. Our instructors are now teaching in schools. The children gain in confidence, levels of aggression are reduced and their behaviour is calmer. It is hoped to have a junior section within our organisation. Instructors already teach T’ai Chi in family learning classes for Adult Education.
