Classes

Beginners Courses – Weekly Classes – Monthly Workshops – 1 to 1 Tuition

Online Beginners Course – March 2021

An accessible introductory 4 week online course suitable for complete beginners and those with some experience.

Regular students may also attend these classes to revise the foundations of the practice. Students have access to recordings of each class for 1 week to watch again or download.

Wednesdays 7pm to 8.15pm

£40 / £30 low income*

March 2021 Course Dates – Wednesday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th 

*If unable to attend live classes, there is the option to access the zoom recordings only (£35 / £25).

Weekly Online Classes: Beginners & Regulars

These classes explore an evolving Tai Chi & Qigong syllabus that has been developing over the past few years.

Classes run on a monthly block basis and cost £50 / £40 low income.

Class Timetable

Thursdays – 10:30am to 12noon

Thursdays – 6:30pm to 8pm

Saturdays – 10:00am to 11:30am

There is flexibility to attend any class, and access to recordings of each session for one week, to watch again or download.

March 2021 Regulars Class Dates (x12):

Thursday 4th – 10:30 am / 6:30pm
Saturday 6th – 10:00am
Thursday 11th –  10:30 am / 6:30pm
Saturday 13th – 10:00am
Thursday 18th –  10:30 am / 6:30pm
Saturday 20th – 10:00am
Thursday 25th – 10:30am / 6:30pm
Saturday 27th – 10:00am

Flexible Attendance

Regular students have the option of attending any classes during the block, including beginners classes.

Monthly Form Class (37 Form)

Starting from January 2021, held on the last Sunday of each month.
 
An additional 90 minute online class for current regular students who wish to progress through the 37 form. 
 
Students will be required to have memorised the previous form sections, before progressing through each new section of the form. Class recordings will be provided for home practice of each new section.
 
These classes will be interactive with feedback and form correction elements. Students should ideally be as visible as possible on screen (a wide angle lens clip can help if your phone / laptop does not have a wide lens).
 
Cost: £10 / £8 low income 
 
Next Classes: Sunday 28th February 2021 – 10am to 11:30am
Sunday 28th March 2021 – 10am to 11:30am
                                       

 

Monthly (Face to Face) Workshops

In person workshops are currently on hold – 2021 workshop details to follow as soon as possible.
 
Workshops are normally held at the Arlington Baths club in Glasgow, and in 2021 may also be held at additional locations through Central Scotland (e.g. Stirling, Edinburgh).
 

1 to 1 Tuition

I offer a limited number of 1 to 1 sessions (currently online):

1 hour – £50       45 minutes – £40       30 minutes – £30

2 to 1 and small group sessions also available (+£10 per person).

Bookings, Enquiries and Payment

For class bookings and enquiries contact alan.skirving@gmail.com

Payment can be made by cheque, cash or BACS (bank transfer). 

What to bring to class

Tai Chi & Qigong can be practised in any comfortable clothing that you can move freely in, with or without shoes. Flat shoes are generally better, as they help you feel the connection with the ground. You may want to have some water to drink during breaks.