Enhance Your Well-Being with Timeless Practices
I am delighted to offer Tai Chi and Qigong classes carefully tailored for beginners and seniors. These ancient practices promote balance, vitality, and inner calm, and are accessible to all, regardless of prior experience.
Benefits of Participation:
- Gentle, low-impact movements to improve flexibility, strength, and posture
- Breathing techniques to support mental clarity and emotional well-being
- Enhanced balance and coordination, encouraging greater confidence in daily activities
- A supportive, welcoming environment where every individual progresses at their own pace
Rooted in centuries of tradition, Tai Chi and Qigong offer a holistic approach to health and longevity, harmonising body, mind, and spirit.
Purpose and Intention
- A health-oriented, restorative practice.
- Focuses on relaxation, posture correction, breath harmony and slow mindful movement.
- Prioritises internal awareness over external “perfect form.”
- Suitable for all ages and abilities.
- Aims to support wellbeing, stress reduction, joint mobility and long-term vitality.
Training Style
- Slowly paced, gentle progression.
- Adaptable to injuries, chronic pain, or reduced mobility.
- Emphasises smooth breathing, softening tension, and mindful presence.
- Teaches foundational principles: rooting, alignment, intention, song (release), spiralling, balance.
- Movements can be done standing tall, higher stances, or even seated if needed.
Suitability
Ideal for:
- Adults, seniors, people with limited mobility.
- Individuals seeking stress relief, calm and confidence.
- People recovering from illness or managing chronic conditions.
- Students who value mindfulness over medals.
Benefits
- Better joint mobility, posture and fall-prevention.
- Supports cardiovascular and respiratory health.
- Reduces anxiety and stress; improves sleep.
- Encourages emotional regulation and grounded presence.
- Accessible lifelong practice.
Purpose and Intention
- Focused on health, healing and inner balance.
- Emphasises breath, relaxation, body awareness and the smooth circulation of Qi.
- Non-competitive and adaptable to age, mobility and health conditions.
- Practised slowly, mindfully and often in community groups.
- Encourages self-care, emotional harmony and long-term wellbeing.
Training Approach
- Gentle, restorative and inclusive.
- Movements can be modified: seated, standing or smaller range.
- Emphasis on breath-led movement and nervous system regulation.
- Supports rehabilitation, chronic stress, fatigue, and emotional balance.
Best for:
- Adults of all ages, including seniors.
- People managing stress, anxiety, low energy, chronic conditions.
- Beginners wanting a safe starting point.
- Anyone who prefers relaxation over rivalry.
Benefits
- Improves circulation, digestion, sleep, and emotional stability.
- Helps regulate the nervous system and reduce tension.
- Supports healthy ageing, immune function and recovery.
- Develops mindfulness, inner calm and self-awareness.
Which one to choose?
Tai Chi teaches you how to move with awareness and stability
Qigong acts like an internal massage, gently encouraging the body to awaken from within.
Or better yet, why not try both?
There is no better time to invest in your well-being. Whether your aim is to enhance mobility, reduce stress, or cultivate lasting inner peace, these classes provide a nurturing foundation for lifelong vitality.
All abilities are warmly welcomed. Classes are available in-person at the Academy HQ Stalybridge
Please read the Disclaimer before participating
“I thoroughly recommend Daciana. Her classes are fun and inspirational. She has a good knowledge on the subject matter and due to her knowledge on Chinese astrology, acupuncture, lifestyle and spiritual practices, she always has useful anecdotes which she frequently shares with us in the class. I have lived a solitary life but I had no problems mixing with the like-minded people in the group.” Tricia
“Although I am a newcomer to Dr Daciana’s Tai Chi, I’m enjoying the process of learning and feel that I’m already starting to see some benefits. It’s a nice relaxing class and I always leave feeling calmer than when I arrive.” Linda
“I have been taking part in Daciana’s Tai Chi classes since they started at Academy HQ . I have benefited so much in health, balance and strength. Daciana explains the movements in such an accessible way that its easy to follow. She is knowledgable ,friendly and welcoming. I am now starting the Qigong classes as they are on a day that is easier for me and look forward to learning even more. Thank you, Daciana for your patience and committment.” Sue
“I have been coming to Daciana’s Tai Chi classes for about 18 months now .
At the time I was really struggling with my mental health after suffering a breakdown.
I was nervous about attending my first class on my own but I needn’t have worried as I received a warm welcome.
Daciana is thorough in her teaching style and patient with me as there were a lot of moves to learn.
The group have been very supportive and friendly and are always welcoming.
Since attending Daciana’s classes I am calmer, able to focus better, my mental health has improved dramatically as have my general aches and pains.
Daciana is a god send and I would highly recommend anyone thinking about trying her classes to just come along and try them.” Claire
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