HEALTH AND LONGEVITY

£65.00 Original price was: £65.00.£50.00Current price is: £50.00.

 

MOVEMENT, VITALITY AND HEALTHY AGEING

How can we maintain our vitality, move with greater awareness and support our well-being as we age?

This live online course explores how Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung can contribute to a sustainable approach to health and longevity. Through guided exercises, practical exploration and reflection, you will investigate the relationship between movement, posture, breathing, balance and body awareness, with an emphasis on developing practices that can be incorporated into everyday life.

COURSE DATE

Sunday, 10 January 2027

DURATION

4 hours

TIME

09:30–13:30 (UK Time)

LOCATION

Zoom Online Virtual Classroom

ABOUT THIS COURSE

What does it mean to cultivate health and longevity, and how can the way we move, breathe and use our bodies influence our experience of everyday life?

Health and longevity have long been important themes within the traditional Chinese internal arts. Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung offer different but complementary approaches to movement, body awareness, breathing and the development of physical and mental skills. This course explores these principles through guided practice and an investigation of how traditional approaches can be applied to modern life. We will consider the importance of posture, mobility, balance, coordination, relaxation and breathing, while exploring how regular, appropriate physical activity can support health and function throughout life.

The emphasis is on understanding the principles behind the exercises rather than simply copying movements. You will have opportunities to observe how you move, explore different ways of organising your body and consider how small, consistent changes in daily practice may contribute to maintaining physical capability and well-being. Whether you are new to Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung or looking to develop your existing practice, the session provides an opportunity to explore practical approaches to movement and healthy ageing.

INFORMATION

This course is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners interested in Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung, health, longevity and maintaining physical well-being throughout life. No previous experience of Tai Chi Chuan or Chi Kung is required. The course is delivered live through an online virtual classroom. Participants will be guided through practical exercises and have opportunities to ask questions, discuss their experiences and reflect on how the principles explored can be applied to everyday activities. Exercises can be approached at an appropriate level for individual ability. Participants should work within their own comfortable range of movement.

COURSE CONTENT

The Principles of Health and Longevity: Exploring traditional perspectives on health and longevity alongside contemporary understanding of physical activity, healthy ageing and maintaining functional ability.

Posture and Structural Alignment: Investigating how posture, body organisation and movement awareness contribute to efficient movement and everyday function.

Tai Chi Chuan for Movement Awareness: Exploring selected Tai Chi principles and movements to develop coordination, balance, weight transfer and whole-body awareness.

Chi Kung for Vitality: Practising accessible Chi Kung exercises that bring together movement, breathing, relaxation and attention.

Breathing and Relaxation: Investigating natural breathing and the relationship between breathing, muscular tension and the experience of movement.

Balance, Mobility and Coordination: Exploring practical exercises that develop awareness of weight distribution, stability and controlled movement.

Bringing Practice into Everyday Life: Considering how to establish a consistent and manageable routine that supports continued practice, physical activity and personal well-being.

The course combines traditional principles with practical exploration, helping you develop a clearer understanding of how Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung can form part of an ongoing approach to health and healthy ageing.

BOOK THIS COURSE

Booking Status: Open for booking

Early Booking Price: £50.00

Standard Price: £65.00

This is a live online course delivered on Sunday, 10 January 2027, with a duration of approximately three to four hours.

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Start the year by investing in your health and well-being. Join Ptah Khi Academy to explore practical Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung exercises, develop greater movement awareness and discover ways to make these traditional practices part of everyday life.