Tai chi and qigong can boost immunity
Can tai chi and qigong improve immunity? Latest evidence suggests that both tai chi and qigong have a positive impact on immune system functioning and inflammatory responses. Read More
Restorative tai chi and qigong by candlelight – try it with me
Wouldn’t it feel great to have a dimmer switch for stress? Imagine the relief to be able to dial down your stress levels just as you would with a harsh light?
Absolutely! With healing, candlelit tai chi and qigong, you’ll learn how to slow down, let go of stress and slip easily into soothing movements. It will be just like having your very own dimmer switch so you can feel settled, relaxed and tranquil and ready for a blissful night’s sleep. Read More
Learn tai chi online, available 24/7
Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could learn tai chi from me without having to leave home? Totally awesome and don’t just dream about it.
If you want to live stronger for longer with better strength, balance and mobility, this online course is for you. You can learn at any time that suits you, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and anywhere you have computer, tablet or mobile phone. Read More
No classes during Alert Levels 3 and 4
During Level 3 & 4 lockdowns, all Kia Ora Tai Chi classes are cancelled.
Take heart – we’ve all been through this before and we can successfully do it again. Keep warm, be kind and we’ll all see each other again soon. Arohanui (big love) and tautoko (care/support) to you all.
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Reducing your risk of dementia
Due to our ageing population, Aotearoa/NZ’s rates of dementia are surging. There is some very good news though. A recent study by the University of Auckland says we can limit this surge by managing 12 risk factors.
How much difference will these 12 factors make? Absolutely massive!! Almost half (47.7%) of NZ’s overall cases of dementia are considered preventable. Discover what these 12 factors are. Read More
Beginners tai chi class starts early August 2021
If you want to get fitter without puffing, feel healthier and live stronger for longer, then tai chi and qigong can help you.
Adults of any age and ability and high school students will be welcome to attend one or both of the free introductory sessions for beginners, which will be held on Monday 2 August and Wednesday 4 August 2021, 6.30 – 7.15pm, in Manurewa, Auckland. Read More
Mini retreat: Tai chi for stress and balance, March 2022
An out-of-this-world mini retreat to learn how to relieve stress, sleep better and create a calm and centred new life with tai chi and qigong.
Can you imagine how good it would feel to escape from the black hole of stress from too many demands at work or from life in general? Absolutely, positively YES. At this mini retreat, through the booster rocket that is tai chi and deep oxygen-rich breathing (called qigong), you’ll learn how to avoid the gravitational force of stress. After the retreat, you’ll know how to rebalance your mind and body at anytime you feel stressed, wherever you are.
Celebrate Matariki with free tai chi and qigong
Join in with the Kia Ora Tai Chi team on Saturday 3 July, 2021, for a free tai chi and qigong session to celebrate Matariki and the wonderful Māori New Year.
Have fun, breathe better and make new friends with 5-Element Qigong, which is a meditative breathing programme to harmonise your mind and body. This is a great chance for a new and healthier you for the New Year. You will also learn the beautiful and flowing Hikitia te Hā (“uplifting breathing”, also known as Māori Tai Chi). Read More
Tai chi with me anytime online
Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could learn tai chi from me without having to leave home? Totally awesome and don’t just dream about it.
With my new online course, called “Tai Chi for Strength, Balance and Mobility” you can learn from me at any time that suits you, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and anywhere you have computer, tablet, big screen TV or mobile phone. Read More
We led the world with tai chi on 24 April 2021
We all had a fantastic time at World Tai Chi & Qigong Day on Saturday 24 April 2021.
It’s not every day that we get the chance to lead the whole planet in a tai chi and qigong session. Due to our geographical position, Aotearoa/New Zealand was first on 24th April to celebrate World Tai Chi & Qigong Day in 2021.
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