2023: Good things happened with Kia Ora Tai Chi
2023 has had many challenges but also much to celebrate and be thankful for – Sizzling summer tai chi, super stars on TV, Matariki mindfulness, spinning and twirling, taking tai chi back to the home of tai chi and how a little snow rabbit stole our hearts Read More
What happens in vagus doesn’t stay in vagus
You might have heard the expression “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” (as in Las Vegas). However, this doesn’t apply to the vagus nerve in our bodies. What happens with that nerve affects our health and the health of our organs
If you want to stop gambling with your health, place your bets instead on your vagus nerve. Read More
New beginners welcome, Sept – Dec 2023
Adults of any age and ability are welcome to join the tai chi and qigong Monday evening class for beginners, in Manurewa, from September to December 2023.
Your first class is free and please arrive for this class between 6.15 and 6.29pm. Please RSVP before you attend. Read More
Mindful tai chi, qigong and journaling for Matariki 2023
In honour of the twin occasions of Matariki and Mindfulness Month during July 2023, I will teach three mindful and restorative sessions so you can learn how to reduce stress and create your own calm and centred universe.
This amazing combo of journaling, tai chi and qigong will be a fund-raiser for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. Read More
Beginners tai chi and qigong class starts in June 2023
A new beginners’ tai chi and qigong class will start In Clendon, Manurewa, on the evening of Monday 12 June 2023, 6.30 – 7.15pm.
Adults of any age and ability are welcome. Your first class is free. Read More
Workshops: Reduce stress and rebalance with 5-Element Qigong, April 2023
Wouldn’t it be amazing if there was a way to rebalance yourself when you felt ‘out of kilter’. Absolutely! Through the ancient, restorative art of 5-Element Qigong you can learn how to harmonise and rejuvenate your body, mind and soul.
I offer two very special and in-depth workshops, on Sat April 15th and Sat April 29th 2023, to learn 5-Element Qigong, which will rebalance your movement and breathing inline with the five elements of Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire.
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Free SpinPoi in Cornwall Park, Saturday 11 March, 2023
An exciting and FREE opportunity in Cornwall Park on Saturday 11 March, 2023 to create you very own poi (10 – 11.30am), learn how swing and spin your poi (12 noon to 12.30pm) and to enjoy the flow found in SpinPoi.
Free, fun and family friendly with a qualified SpinPoi instructor.
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Workshop: Nurture yourself with healing qigong, 11 Feb 2023
How magical would it be to discover an ancient healing art from China to help you improve your overall health and wellbeing in the modern world? Absolutely amazing.
At this workshop, you’ll experience the magic of qigong (pronounced chee-gong). You’ll learn rejuvenating, health-boosting techniques that are 1,000s of years old, which you can use for self-care to reduce stress and to nurture your overall wellness.
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Free summer tai chi in Cornwall Park, Jan – March 2023
Free tai chi and qigong with me every Sunday morning (9am) and Tuesday evening (6pm) in Cornwall Park from Sunday 15 January until Tuesday 28 March 2023.
These 45-minute sessions in Cornwall Park and are free, fun and suitable for all ages and abilities, especially beginners. You are most welcome to invite family, friends and colleagues to join in. Read More
Fabulous tai chi and qigong retreat, Vanuatu, May 2023
Can you imagine how good it would feel to learn soothing, health-boosting tai chi and qigong on a beautiful South Pacific island? Absolute heaven! Join me for an 8-day/7-night retreat in the tropical paradise of Vanuatu so you can tap into the legendary health benefits of tai chi and qigong and take home that heavenly feeling. This retreat, in May 2023, is your chance to make 2023 and beyond your best years ever.
Ideal for beginners as well as advanced tai chi and qigong students who want to grow and develop their knowledge of these ancient and rejuvenating arts. Read More