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The Tai Chi Centre
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25.01.2022 Perfect winter weather and how wonderful it was to be outside sharing our tai chi again. Nell the greyhound also enjoyed the energy. Our COVID - 19 safety coordinator has been on hand to ensure procedures are followed and we are all safe. Students seen here working through Grasp the Birds Tail - can you identify Peng, Ji, Lu and An?... see you soon Amanda
25.01.2022 Tai Chi is accessible to almost everyone, so why wouldn't you? See you soon Amanda
25.01.2022 Many students are enhancing their at home practise and staying connected by joining our live, interactive online classes. Various Tai Chi and Qigong Forms each session and whether learning the basics, reviewing and correcting or experiencing something new - how fortunate we are to have this opportunity. see you soon... Amanda
25.01.2022 Just a little something to help you during social distancing and your stay at home. Lotus Blossum Qigong is gentle and easy to learn. It is presented here in mirror image so just copy along as if in front of your mirror. We will run through the set 3 times to help you become familiar with the movements. Remember to keep your knees off lock, allow your body to relax and breath naturally. A few minutes practise every day, will not only provide your body with a wonderful workout..., you will start to calm the mind - even with the prospect of looking after the kids 24/7 . You don't need a lot of room, so find yourself a quiet spot and take some time just for you. Enjoy See you soon Amanda
24.01.2022 Covid-19 and an Arctic weather blast have proven no match for the positive energy of Tai Chi and our weekend workshops. From fundamental principles to martial applications every aspect was consumed with enthusiasm and a desire to learn more. Well done everyone! See you soon... Amanda See more
24.01.2022 Tai Chi once again helping those affected by this global crisis., and this time it's the children See you soon Amanda
24.01.2022 Our Final class for 2020 was over all too soon today. Wishing you all a Wonderful Christmas filled with joy and love. See you soon... Amanda www.thetaichicentre.com.au
23.01.2022 In the wondrous cycle of life, Spring epitomizes renewed energy, change and growth. If you are looking to renew your energy then come join us for Tai Chi and Qigong. TERM 4 COMMENCES 12th OCTOBER... "Sometimes we can only find our true direction when we let the wind of change carry us". Mimi Novic Thanks to our two beautiful students for this fantastic photo. See you soon Amanda www.thetaichicentre.com.au
23.01.2022 Despite event cancellations, social distancing and self imposed isolation. With fewer students attending class and the resulting financial strain on the business, when the Newcastle Herald asked Amanda about life as a Tai Chi teacher and small business owner during the current pandemic, her response was remarkably positive.
23.01.2022 Although no time to be complacent, this is very good news indeed. Stay safe everyone See you soon Amanda
23.01.2022 GM #YangZhenduo #1926-2020So sorry to hear this sad news that Grandmaster Yang Zhenduo, the third son of GM Yang Chengfu, has left us peacefully this ...early morning on November 7th (Beijing Time). Sincerest condolences to Yang family. Rest in Peace, Grandmaster! #yangtaiji #yang #gratitude News and photo from IYFTCA China https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/vx3TK0Xo6yP1c7nrgf-VDg See more
22.01.2022 This T Shirt describes me perfectly. Hope you are all enjoying your at home Tai Chi practise and preparing to get back to classes. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, we now have the opportunity in NSW to enjoy the outdoors together in groups of ten. So, time to organise your Tai Chi friends and enjoy playing outside again.... See you soon Amanda
22.01.2022 Welcome back. Today we look at the third posture from Ba Duan Jin which is called Separating Heaven and Earth. Once again it is important to relax your body, in particular your shoulders, and be kind to yourself.... Have fun see you soon Amanda
22.01.2022 Our Ba Duan Jin posture for today is Wise Owl Gazes Backward. As with all tai chi and qigong practise the more you relax the more benefit you will gain. Enjoy... See you soon Amanda
21.01.2022 Celebrating student progress. From initally correcting body alignment to understanding the subtleties of postures (including recognising differences between contempory and traditional forms). Each and every class sees our students grow in skill, knowledge and confidence. Congratulations to all our students, your 24 form is looking great - you continue to inspire.... See you soon Amanda #thetaichicentre
20.01.2022 Mini workshops Saturday 22nd August! Morning session: Yang Style Simplified 24 form. Afternoon session: Tai Chi Bang Eight Immortal Flute. Join us for one or both!... A great opportunity to * review your form * brush up on your skills * revisit a supportive class environment Or perhaps try something new! Visit the website for details and to register. See you soon Amanda www.thetaichicentre.com.au
20.01.2022 Welcome back. Here we learn posture 2 of Ba Duan Jin. This posture is a little tricky so just remind yourself to take your time and enjoy the challenge.... See you soon Amanda
19.01.2022 Happy Moon Festival! Sharing Tai Chi, Qigong and Mooncakes in the beautiful natural environment of our own Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia. Enjoying the sunshine and a gentle breeze in the company of chirping birds and frogs - I do not know of a more perfect way to celebrate the Mid Autumn Festival.... Stunning see you soon Amanda
18.01.2022 After the year that we have just had it is definitely time for you to renew, recharge and reconnect. Enrolments are now open for 2021 and we look forward to welcoming you to health and happiness. For all the details on a class near you, visit our website www.thetaichicentre.com.au... See you soon Amanda
18.01.2022 Our COVID-19 Safety Plan is in place, strict venue policies are met and our Safety Monitor is always on hand to ensure procedures are followed. Term 3 has commenced and we have enjoyed a week of reconnecting with our Tai Chi friends and our Tai Chi practise. Students here playing Simplified 24 Form Yang Style.... So wonderful to be back! See you soon Amanda
17.01.2022 Visualisation and imagery can play an important role when learning taijiquan. Poetic names such as Crane Spreads its Wings and Grasp Birds Tail help students recognise the posture and can assist with understanding the martial application when performed. A fundamental that can be difficult for students to grasp is maintaining the space under arms. Holding a balloon or ball under the armpits is often used however, I have been looking for a term that can be visualised easily. I... discovered this picture of a dove protecting it's young and immediately felt it was appropriate. I now look for your input for the name that feels right. eg: "Dove Protects Chicks", Dove Covers with Wings" etc I look forward to hearing your suggestions. See you soon Amanda
14.01.2022 This Sun Style short form is easy to learn and provides a strong foundation for your Tai Chi practise. See you soon Amanda
14.01.2022 COVID - 19 precautions Simple hand washing techniques demonstrated by Shifu Shi Yanjun. Don't forget to smile.... See you soon Amanda
14.01.2022 In the wondrous cycle of life, Spring epitomizes renewed energy, change and growth. If you are looking to renew your energy then come join us for Tai Chi and Qigong. TERM 4 COMMENCES 12th OCTOBER... "Sometimes we can only find our true direction when we let the wind of change carry us". Mimi Novic Thanks to our two beautiful students for this fantastic photo. See you soon Amanda www.thetaichicentre.com.au
14.01.2022 New Lambton beginners group enjoying their Tai Chi outdoors. Even if you are self isolating, please keep practising your Tai Chi it boosts T cells for your immune system. Stay safe, stay well... See you soon Amanda See more
13.01.2022 Seen here with Class Leader Tony, our Warners Bay beginners group are certainly making the most of our outdoor area and enjoying the beautiful Spring weather. What a wonderful group of people! See you soon... Amanda See more
13.01.2022 Charlie Brown is so smart! see you soon Amanda... www.thetaichicentre.com.au
10.01.2022 Regardless of where you are on your journey. see you soon Amanda
10.01.2022 As COVID - 19 restrictions begin to ease we are preparing for class resumptions. Part of our preparations is to provide students with the confidence to return to a safe and protected class environment. The Tai Chi Centre is pleased to advise that we are a certified COVID SAFE Martial Art School. Looking forward to seeing you soon... Amanda
10.01.2022 What a wonderful performance of this cane form. Many people are concerned with their age and how it affects their ability to learn and practise Tai Chi. As this lady demonstrates age is no barrier, and in terms of her physical fitness I would say she is more flexible then many people half her age. As to her Tai Chi, she is not simply running through the movements like a dance routine, there is real intent with all her postures. Her student is very lucky indeed, much respec...t Laoshi! see you soon Amanda
10.01.2022 Although numbers needed to be limited, the easing of COVID restrictions has meant being able to enjoy our end of year Christmas celebrations. How lovely to be able to play tai chi, laugh and have fun together again. Looking forward to a Safe, Healthy and Happy 2021 for everyone.... Stay tuned for updates on all our 2021 classes. See you soon Amanda www.thetaichicentre.com.au
09.01.2022 This group was caught in a playful moment during a full day of intense practise today. Tai Chi Bang Eight Immortal Flute is wonderful form created by Master Jesse Tsao. It comprises of 36 movements and is based on characteristic Tai Chi postures with traditional eight-immortal flute" martial functions. Congratulations to all participants!... See you soon, Amanda www.thetaichicentre.com.au
08.01.2022 Our Wednesday improvers group certainly made the most of today's spring weather with class leader Sandy at Fern Bay. A beautiful season of awakening. See you soon... Amanda See more
08.01.2022 Today we look at our final posture for Ba Duan Jin, posture 8: Shaking the Body. Along with the many other benefits listed, in Chinese medical theory bouncing in this manner stimulates the immune system. See you soon... Amanda
07.01.2022 Remember to keep your distance! See you soon Amanda
07.01.2022 Welcome to Tuesday and our next posture in Ba Duan Jin. Posture 6: Touching the Feet with both Hands to Rid the Heart of it's Illness. When tilting forward from the hips try to keep your back straight but relaxed not hunching over.... Remember to only work in your comfort zone if you feel a little unbalanced or have blood pressure issues be mindful not to tilt too low. Have fun See you soon Amanda
07.01.2022 For students who were just beginning when COVID-19 sent us home. After your many requests for Ba Duan Jin Qigong, I will be posting one posture per day over the next 8 days culminating on the 9th day with the complete set. I will present the postures in mirror image for you.... I hope you enjoy working through the postures with me and that you join me to put them all together on day 9. See you soon Amanda 1st Posture: Pressing Up to the Heavens with Two Hands
07.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that TERM 3 will commence as planned with our first class Monday 20th July. Our COVID - 19 policy and procedures are in place to ensure we can all return to class with confidence. We are also very excited to add some NEW CLASSES at Warners Bay and New Lambton.... Now is exactly the right time to begin! Please visit the website for class times and venues See you soon Amanda www.thetaichicentre.com.au #taichicentre #amandaheidke #taichicentreaustralia
06.01.2022 Brilliant weekend workshops, but don't let the happy smiles fool you, there was a great deal of hard work, lots of learning and quite a few exhausted bodies. Students are absolutely the inspiration for teachers. See you soon... Amanda See more
06.01.2022 During this strange and challenging chapter of our lives we must do all we can to look after ourselves. In keeping with this principle, the Tai Chi Centre is pleased to now provide online classes commencing Term 2 - April 27th. We have included a new class dedicated for absolute beginners keen to embrace a stronger, healthier, happier self.... Come and play! See you soon Amanda #taichicentre #taichinewcastle #taichibeginners
06.01.2022 Term 4 classes have commenced and how wonderful it is for students to reconnect with each other and their tai chi. One of the many joys of our classes is being able to welcome so many new friends and of course, share the amazing benefits of this incredible ancient art form. We are accredited COVID SAFE and your health and safety remain our priority. We continue to maintain COVID-19 policy and procedure, which includes appropriate class size to floor space ratio for effective ...social distancing. Now is exactly the right time to begin, you will feel great! See you soon Amanda www.thetaichicentre.com.au
05.01.2022 Just a little something to help you during social distancing and staying home. Lotus Blossum Qigong is gentle and easy to learn. It is presented here in mirror image so just copy along as if in front of your mirror. We will run through the set 3 times to help you become familiar with the movements. Allow your body to relax and breath naturally. If you practise every day, you will start to calm the mind .... even with the prospect of looking after the kids 24/7 .... Enjoy See you soon Amanda
05.01.2022 Fair Lady Works the Shuttles
05.01.2022 Thank you for all the wonderful feedback on our series of Ba Duan Jin "Learn a Posture a Day" clips. As promised, here is Ba Duan Jin in its entirety to follow along with, it is performed in mirror image for you. Next time you view the clips on youtube you can even give us a thumbs up if you like them.... See you soon Amanda
05.01.2022 Happiness is .......... Crisp, clean air and warm sunshine, even occasional cloud cover rolling by. Reconnecting to the energy of the earth during our winter sessions this week has been just wonderful.... see you soon Amanda
05.01.2022 Covid-19 and an Arctic weather blast have proven no match for the positive energy of Tai Chi and our weekend workshops. From fundamental principles to martial applications every aspect was consumed with enthusiasm and a desire to learn more. Well done everyone! See you soon... Amanda See more
04.01.2022 "The Art of Balance" The Tai Chi White Series by Xie Aige See you soon Amanda
03.01.2022 Today is day number five and posture number 5 of Ba Duan JIn . This posture is Big Bear turns from Side to Side. Please remember these instructional videos are for those who have just begun on their Tai Chi and Qigong journey, nice and steady does it.... See you soon Amanda
03.01.2022 COVID -19 has certainly changed the way we practise our Tai Chi. Looking forward to classes in your loungeroom next term ..... via our new online classes of course. Stay tuned, See you soon... Amanda . See more
03.01.2022 Wonderful animation of a favourite - Ba Duan Jin Qigong (Eight Golden Treasure Brocade) sometimes also refereed to as Eight Bolts of Silk. I particularly like Shaking the Body ... to "cure the 100 Ailments". See you soon Amanda
03.01.2022 Commemorating 1 year on. Tai Chi in San Diego with fabulous friends Jesse Tsao and all the gang. COVID - 19 has meant changes to many of our plans this year, however, I am sure 2021 will be very full and productive.... See you soon Amanda
03.01.2022 Sharing Tai Chi and Qigong with an inspirational group of women at their weekend retreat at Lemon Tree Passage. Wonderful weekend weather, wonderful people and wonderful energy! See you soon... Amanda www.thetaichicentre.com.au
03.01.2022 Tai Chi has been inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. http://www.xinhuanet.com/engli/2020-12//c_139598385_2.htm
02.01.2022 It is recommended that you wear a face mask when you're around people who don't live with you or in public settings when social distancing is difficult. Class sizes are limited to allow correct social distancing and therefore face masks are not mandatory, however, students are embracing the "we are in this together" message looking after themselves and each other while practising Tai Chi to remain active and healthy. See you soon... Amanda A few tips on wearing a reusable cloth mask. Wash or sanitize your hands before and after putting on and taking off your mask. Place your mask over your mouth and nose. Tie it behind your head or use ear loops and make sure it's snug. Don't touch your mask while wearing it. If you accidentally touch your mask, wash or sanitize your hands. If your mask becomes wet or dirty, switch to a clean one. Put the used mask in a sealable bag until you can wash it. Remove the mask by untying it or lifting off the ear loops without touching the front of the mask or your face. Wash your hands immediately after removing your mask. Regularly wash your mask with soap and water by hand or in the washing machine. It's fine to launder it with other clothes.
02.01.2022 Today we learn posture 7 Punching with Angry Gaze. This set develops the flow of chi from your feet through your entire body and extends it through your hands and eyes. Try to keep your fists relaxed. See you tomorrow for our final posture in Da Duan JIn... Amanda
01.01.2022 From Bronze age weaponry and Wenwu-Xi (the cultured martial path), the scholar warrior "shi" and the rise and collapse of the Code of Chinese Chivalrey. Todays Jian (sword) seminar provided students with an insight into the history of the sword and the principles of the Daoist swordsman along with an introduction to fundamental sword techniques. See you soon... Amanda See more
01.01.2022 Such a joy to be able to introduce this group of wonderful people to Tai Chi and Qigong . Thank you to hosts Jan and Martin of Callicoma Hill eco-cabins Hunter Valley, I look forward to our next adventure. Stunningly beautiful property!... See you soon Amanda
01.01.2022 Students are often amazed with their improved balance since beginning Tai Chi and one of the many side effects of improved balance is the increased confidence it brings. Balance is gained from students focusing on better body alignment and structure and the correct transference of weight. And it doesn't take long, as this group of beginners are happy to show off. Well done!... See you soon Amanda www.thetaichicentre.com.au See more
01.01.2022 Masks Help keep us ALL safe
