• Culture

    Embrace Focus and Reflection on Blah Blah Blah Day— 17th April 2024

    Deepen Your Practice and Engagement: Celebrating Mindfulness and Action Often in our practice and daily lives, we encounter the metaphorical “blah, blah, blah”—those moments where our focus drifts and we merely go through the motions. On Blah Blah Blah Day, we challenge you to re-engage deeply with your Tai Chi and Qigong practice, turning passive listening into active participation and mindfulness. Understanding Blah Blah Blah Day Derived from ancient expressions of dismissal, Blah Blah Blah Day is now a call to action to listen actively and respond thoughtfully. Initiated by Wellcat Holidays in 2006, this day invites us to revitalise forgotten resolutions and tackle neglected tasks, both in our personal…

  • Qigong,  Tai Chi

    The Benefits of Practicing Tai Chi and Qigong

    "In today's fast-paced world, finding ways to reduce stress and improve overall well-being has become increasingly important. One way to achieve this is through the practice of ancient Chinese exercises known as Tai Chi and Qigong. These practices have been around for centuries and offer a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. In this blog post, we will explore some of the key advantages of incorporating Tai Chi and Qigong into your daily routine."

  • Qigong,  Tai Chi

    Are You Missing The Point?

    It’s hard to oversell Tai Chi.  Certain aspects of Tai Chi have been around for thousands of years.  There’s a good reason why it’s stood the test of time.  The list of benefits is wide-ranging and tai chi is a richly researched exercise, linking it to help with insomnia, stress relief, depression, improved heart function, cancer, diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease, balance, muscle strength, joint health and so much more. One of the things I love about Tai Chi is the depth; we can learn a simple form and that can be enough for us – the benefits can still be enjoyed.  But if we want more, there’s a whole world to discover; a notion of where the name “Tai Chi Globe” came…