Tai Chi and Qigong for Beginners - Sydney Course

We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.

• Please see scheduled class for delivery format.
• Online classes delivered via livestream video over Zoom.

Tai Chi and Qigong (pronounced chee-goong) are ancient Chinese practices which utilise slow and deliberate movements and breathing techniques to encourage harmony in your body.

In this course, you will learn the basic techniques and simple routines of:

• Tai Chi - a gentle revitalising way to exercise the body and relax the mind. Tai Chi entails a series of smooth and flowing movements that promote health benefits for anyone, leading to a harmonious balance between mind and body. Research has shown that the long-established practice of Tai Chi is a fantastic form of exercise that develops muscular strength, improves circulation, boosts immune functioning, increases vitality, while working on flexibility and improving coordination and balance.
• Qigong – the management of vital energy. Qigong utilises breathing, posture, movement and/or sound to cleanse, refine, accumulate and circulate energy in the body. It is recognised as a method of improving health and fitness. Benefits include better resistance to disease, preventing imbalances and dysfunctions and development of a clear, tranquil state of mind that helps to reduce stress.

You will learn simple techniques that can be easily incorporated in your daily routine. Once learned, the routines can be practised anywhere and is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

Course Outline

In this Tai Chi and Qigong for Beginners course, you will learn two routines:

• 10-steps Tai Chi; and
• 8 movements Qigong (also known as Ba Duan Jin).

Course Outcome

This course will help you to:

• Reduce stress
• Improve posture
• Boost immune functioning
• Improve circulation
• Develop muscular strength
• Improve coordination and balance

What to Bring

Please wear comfortable cloths and flat-heeled shoes.

Prerequisite

This course is for the complete beginner and assumes no prior knowledge or experience.

Important Information

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.

Delivery Mode

• We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.
• To check the delivery mode of the course you are interested in please view the class timetable.

Classroom based: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material face to face.

Classroom based learning for this course includes:

• Scheduled class times and sessions
• Interaction with your trainer and other students

Please note: Government COVID-19 regulations and recommendations, including appropriate social distancing measures, hand washing and other hygiene protocols will be in place at all times and may result in course delivery changes.

Remote learning: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material via interactive livestream video classes online.

Remote learning for this course includes:

• Scheduled class times and sessions
• Livestream video classes online
• Interaction with your trainer and other students during livestream video sessions

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!