Tai Chi is a traditional type of Chinese martial art. It is a philosophical concept, the essence of which is balance. It is a combination of exercise, awareness, Qi and strength.
Through slow movement and deep breathing, it not only improves strength and enhances balance, it improves flexibility, fitness, immunity and relaxation of mind and body. It also cultivates inner balance and self-healing for chronic illness. Tai Chi is suitable for people of any age.
Dunedin Tai Chi brings a community of different people together to experience, learn and get the unique benefits from Tai Chi. We have public classes every weekend outside the front of the Dunedin Chinese Garden. For more information please go to our Dunedin Tai Chi Facebook pageToday’s performance includes the Chinese Martial Art Fan and 13 forms performance. This particular Tai Chi Fan performance absorbs the essence of Chinese traditional martial arts and Tai Chi movements.
The 13 forms we are performing is a first a generation Tai Chi Form, an internal martial art, created and performed around 300 years ago. It is composed of 13 sets of actions with a strong sense of attack and defence.
— Yinghao Hay
