Nuffield Health Chester have agreed to start up a new Beginners Tai Chi Course on Saturdays 2-3pm before the intermediate class starts at 3pm. Practitioners will have to book at reception or either online or telephone systems. Beginners will be allowed to watch or join in the Intermediate class but will also have to book in. The class contents can be viewed by clicking on the Green Button below.
The foundations of Tai Chi are very important. Anyone who learns Tai Chi must undergo basic skills training, especially beginners. Basic skills are an important part of learning fist routines and the foundation of Tai Chi skills. In fact, both beginners and long-term practitioners must always pay attention to basic practice. Long-term practice of basic skills improves the coordination of hands, eyes, body, footwork and balance of the body. It also slows down the aging and degeneration of skin, muscles, and bones while enhancing the functions of various organs in the body. The basic skills are the basis for protecting and nuturing health.
Everyone is encouraged to become a member of the THS Tai Chi Club where once subscription is paid a considerable amount of Tai Chi videos are available to view online and very useful for home practise.
As Tai Chi is a form of exercise that if done incorrectly can lead to health isssues rather than improve the mind and body health, It is imperative that you choose a teacher that has the relevant qualifications and expertise. The THS teacher Dr. N Tian is a Chinese Wushu 6th Duan Tai Chi Master and Chinese National Coach/Referee
ASSESS your condition
CREATE a routine that will put right any body imbalance
ADVISE on nutritional value of certain foodstuffs that can help your condition
CREATE a video exercise routine for homework.
N.B. You will need to book weekly meetings to assess and adjust the exercise prescription.
Benefits of Membership
ACCESS The teaching videos associated with your level
ACCESS a library of classroom videos
ACCESS the information library
GET 20% discount on all products.
FREE. Videos through the whatsapp medium
Evelyn Bates - Tai Chi Practitioner @ Ellesmere Port Group
"After over 35 years of ill health, I was fortunate to find tai chi by chance. At only 24 I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. In my case it was extreme and life threatening at times, and many years were spent in and out of hospitals. This condition and lifesaving treatments/medication left me with various additional conditions, such as muscle wastage, early onset of osteoporosis, vitamin malabsorbency, and heart disease to name but a few. A double heart bypass and removal of part of a lung followed in my mid 40s. It took 2 years to progress much because the trauma of the operation caused overactive thyroid. I began tai chi weak, and with very little energy, bad posture, no flexibility, low esteem, sleep difficulties, stress and mentally low. I hoped at best to improve sleep. It gave me so much more than that. Slowly but surely much to my amazement, my posture improved, my flexibility, and my muscle strength. Along with sleep, stamina, joints, balance, and mental wellbeing. And as a senior citizen I have become so much healthier than I was years ago. All thanks to Najia's superb professional teaching of tai chi. And her patience, care, encouragement and passion for people's health, strength, and wellbeing. I will forever be truly grateful for finding tai chi with this wonderful teacher. My new found friends of the rest of the lovely group and I, have all benefitted so much. Evelyn"
Angie Mohan - Tai Chi Practitioner @ Nuffield Health Centre
“Najia has proven to be an outstanding, patient instructor who passionately believes in improving lives through Tai Chi. My personal benefits after practicing Tai Chi for the past 4 years are improvements in balance, flexibility, bone and muscle density and cognitive ability. As the sessions involve both physical and mental work, Tai Chi is an excellent form of exercise for all ages but especially for the older generation. The sense of inner peace and fulfilment achieved through Tai Chi cannot be recommended enough”. Angie Mohan
Steve & Barbara Rivers - Tai Chi Practitioner @ Ellesmere Port Group
After we had visited a few Tai Chi teachers in our local area it was immediately apparent that Najia’s training stood head and shoulders above the rest. She is very generous in sharing her in-depth knowledge and years of expertise. The care she shows for the development and progress of her students is exceptional. The classes are accessible to all levels of physical ability and the atmosphere is very welcoming and supportive. We have both benefited from increased flexibility, improved balance and general well-being as well as making new friends with our fellow students. Learning Tai Chi with Najia is life enhancing. Highly recommended. Steve and Barbara Rivers 2022
Annemarie Macfadyen - Tai Chi Practitioner @ Nuffield Health Centre
I tried a class at the Nuffield out of curiosity and right from that first session I knew I wanted Tai Chi to be part of my life. The movements might look easy; slow, graceful and controlled but that control requires tremendous muscle power, flexibility and balance. I could see that practising Tai Chi would improve my body condition and help me stay strong as I age. For instance, I have been able to leave off wearing a knee support after Najia showed be how to adjust my stance to protect my knee and some exercises to do. Tai Chi is also good for mental health. Picture the scene.We stand ready in class. Najia turns on the music. I feel a calm concentration come over me as every thing else is forgotten and we all move together in perfect (mostly) synchrony.
Richard - Tai Chi Practitioner @ Nuffield Health Centre
Subtle soft and kind,
small circles of the wandering mind,
in and out, up and down,
moving slowly without a sound,
our movements become profound.
Standing still while turning around,
we still the mind, awake the soul
Brightness makes our spirit whole,
The senses wake our roots are deep,
emotions are now put to sleep.
Right and left merge as one,
our balance writes a perfect song.
Our Master shows the way,
gives us space we want to stay,
longing for such a peace.
A voice that puts our minds at ease.
My words are written by my heart,
You helped my nonsense fall apart.