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2025 CLASSES:
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am: Katoomba
Thursdays 10am-11am: Faulconbridge
Classes include warms ups, Qigong & Tai Chi. Please book for classes as dates can vary. Wear comfortable clothing and non grip shoes.
Anna is certified to teach Shibashi, Guigen/Medical Qigong and the 8 Brocades. She has trained with Simon Blow and the Australian Academy of Tai Chi and Qigong. She has as diploma in Tai Chi and teaches the 10 form and 24 form.
Testimonials:
"Learning Qigong with Anna has been a pleasure. She made me feel comfortable from the moment I entered the room and her teaching style put me at ease straight away. The progressive sessions are enjoyable and relaxing and Anna’s guidance has enabled me to practice at home with confidence. Qigong provides me with a centred, calm mind and body and I can highly recommend Anna’s class for anyone looking to bring a little tranquility into their life". Sam (Business Owner)
"I have been attending Qigong Shibashi classes with Anna for a number of months now and have found them to be a great form of gentle but rewarding exercise. Anna is a great teacher and is very patient and takes time to explain the moves to a beginner like me. I have back pain and arthritis in my ankle and the classes have been helpful for both. Qigong provides an energy boost and at the same time mental relaxation and I look forward to learning the new moves each class. I would highly recommend a class with Anna". David (Operations Manager)
What is Tai Chi?
Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) is the full name for what most people refer to as Tai Chi. Tai Chi means ‘The Supreme Ultimate’ and encompasses philosophical and spiritual concepts. The term ‘Chuan’, although translating as ‘fist’ or ‘boxing’ actually means ‘Martial techniques’.
A traditional mind/ body exercise Tai Chi uses slow sets of body movements and controlled breathing and is done to improve balance, flexibility, muscle strength and overall health, it is helpful in achieving physical and mental relaxation while at the same time strengthening the cardiovascular and immune systems.
Besides the overall fitness benefits and stress reduction aspects, regular Tai Chi sessions are said to lower blood pressure and to benefit arthritis sufferers and those recovering from an injury or rehabilitating their hearts.
In 1956 the Chinese Government Sports Committee actioned the creation of a short version of the Yang Style Long Form. Four Tai Chi masters : Chu Guiting, Cai Longyun, Fu Zhongwen, and Zhang Yu collaborated to develop the form.
The development of the 24 form made Tai Chi accessible to everyone and provides a standardised Tai Chi form that can be learnt and practised relatively quickly.
​Also known as the Simplified or Beijing Form, the 24 form is now recognised as the most popular form practised in the world today.
