Course description
This course aims to
Introduce and teach the basic movements of Tai Chi Chuan.
Who is this course is for?
Beginners of any age with no need of previous experience, those with experience are also welcome.
What will I be able to do by the end of the course?
• Know basic Tai Chi form
• Chi Kung breathing exercises
What materials will I need?
It is best to wear loose clothing and soft shoes or tai chi shoes if you have them.
Roughly how much will they cost?
Tai Chi shoes can cost from £5 upwards.
How will I know I am making progress?
Feedback is given from the tutor on your movements throughout the class, and if you remember the sequence of movements and are able to practice them outside of the class, you will begin to feel more relaxed in your body and mind.
Is there any extra study outside the class?
It is recommended to practise the movements for 30 mins every day at home.
Who is the tutor?
Paz Perlman is an experienced and established teacher, having started her career as a dance instructor. She has been teaching Tai Chi and Chi Kung for the past 17 years in Holland, Germany and now in the UK. Through years of experience she has developed her own style of working with people which is intimate and effective.
What next?
Further classes at Friends Centre or Paz teaches more advanced Tai Chi at Friends Meeting House as well as running Tao Yin yoga courses at Evolution and one day workshops in both disciplines.
Student Support
At the Friends Centre we are committed to meeting the learning needs of all our students.
We would like to know if you have a disability or impairment such as partially sighted, deaf or hearing impaired, mobility problems or wheelchair user, a mental health difficulty such as depression or anxiety, or a medical condition such as epilepsy or ME. We would also like to know if you are dyslexic, dyscalculic, or dyspraxic. This way we can work with you to make sure you have the support you need while you are studying with us. We also offer classes and support in literacy, maths and IT for anyone who thinks they need some help in those areas. To arrange a confidential interview with our Advice and Guidance Officer, Pat Rosine please call 01273 810210 or email p.rosine@friendscentre.org
Closure of courses
All courses that do not reach minimum numbers will be closed. Before we close a course, providing numbers are reasonable, we discuss with the tutor, and students if the course has started, if there are any ways we could continue. These can include an increased fee, a shorter class time or running for fewer weeks.
Refunds
Refunds are made automatically if the Centre cancels a course. Partial refunds will be made if a course is cancelled before the end of term. Otherwise fees are not refunded, except in very exceptional personal circumstances. Requests for a refund should be made in writing to the Friends Centre. If your attendance is prevented by illness we will be sympathetic but a medical certificate will be required.
Kinsella Hardship Fund
We have a small fund available to help students who have a problem paying fees. Please apply in writing to the Friends Centre, in complete confidence, explaining the reasons for your application. We may be able to offer a reduction of up to half the reduced fee or allow you to pay in instalments over a longer period than usual.
Contact details for this course
Please contact GAE to enrol on this course or for more information.
Contact name
Support Officer Oliver Fisher
Post
Brighton Junction,
Isetta Square,
Brighton,
BN1 4GQ
Telephone
01273 810210
