Nicola Laoshi

Tai Chi Qigong instructor

Based in
Ryde, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Also teaches in Isle of Wight
Nicola Laoshi | Tai Chi Qigong instructor

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Hello and welcome to Earth Balance Tai Chi, school of Tai Chi, Qigong and Taoist Meditation with instructor Nicola. I teach live-stream classes via Zoom and community classes on the Isle of Wight.

Syllabus:
- Chen Tai Chi
- Chen Tai Chi Silk Reeling
- Zhan Zhuang - Standing Practice
- Hibernating Bear Tai Chi Qigong
- Earth Qigong for Women
- Soma Dao Qigong
- 8 Pieces of Brocade Qigong
- 5 Animal Frolics Qigong
- Shibashi 18 Form Qigong
- Eight Energy Circle Walking Qigong
- Taoist Meditation
- Nourish through Breath

Group Classes

Shanklin Tai Chi and Qigong Morning Classes

Chen Tai Chi Classes: Tuesdays 11.15am – 12.15pm.

Qigong Classes: Thursdays 11.30am – 12.30pm.

Cost: £8 per class.

Payments: On the day. Cash or contactless credit/debit card via SumUp.

Format: Drop-in, pay as you go.

With: Instructor Nicola of Earth Balance Tai Chi.

Check the website for the latest dates:

https://earthbalance-taichi.com/product/tai-chi-class-shanklin/

and

https://earthbalance-taichi.com/product/qigong-class-shanklin/

It's a: 
class
Venue: 
The Studio, Cinders for Tea
Location: 
14-16 High Street, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6, United Kingdom
Date and time: 
Tuesdays @ 11.15am and Thursdays @ 11.30am.
Rates: 
£8

Chen Tai Chi Classes Newport

Join us for our weekly evening classes in Newport, where you can learn the traditional Chen Tai Chi syllabus in a warm and friendly community setting. Our training includes loosening exercises, standing practice, silk reeling exercises, and the Tai Chi form. Enhance your awareness of posture and alignment, master movement choreography, and understand Tai Chi principles and breath work. Our instructor, Nicola, offers detailed guidance, feedback, and adjustments to support your learning and development of these traditional practices. This class is open to all levels, and newcomers are welcome to join at any time.

Payments: On the day. Cash or contactless credit/debit card via SumUp.

Format: Drop-in, pay as you go.

Check the latest dates on the website: https://earthbalance-taichi.com/product/tai-chi-classes-newport/

It's a: 
class
Venue: 
Main Hall, Victoria Recreation Ground Pavilion,
Location: 
Recreation Ground Road, Newport, PO30 5AH., Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Date and time: 
Thursdays at 6.00pm – 7.00pm.
Rates: 
£8 per class drop in.

Qi Gong Classes Ryde

Lesson: Tai Chi & Qigong.

Join our community group for a healthy dose of Tai Chi and Qigong movements. Focusing on supporting health and wellbeing with mindful and slow, body strengthening, calming and releasing whole body movements. Learn the ancient art of posture, breath and awareness in motion. Open to everyone, join anytime.

Check the latest dates on the website https://earthbalance-taichi.com/product/tai-chi-qigong-class-ryde/

Dates: From 7 January 2025.

Cost: £8 per class.

Payments: On the day. Cash or contactless credit/debit card via SumUp.

Format: Drop-in, pay as you go.

With: Instructor Nicola of Earth Balance Tai Chi.

Location: MLD Dance Studio, Unit 3F, Rink Road Industrial Estate, 3A Rink Rd, Ryde, PO33 2LT.

It's a: 
class
Venue: 
MLD Dance Studio
Location: 
Unit 3F, Rink Road Industrial Estate, 3A Rink Rd, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Date and time: 
Day/Time: Tuesday mornings 9.20am to 10.20am.
Rates: 
£8

Tai Chi & Qigong Class

Chen Tai Chi and Qigong movements to promote health and wellbeing. To calm the mind, strengthen the body and nourish through breath. All levels practising together, new beginners welcome, join anytime.

With instructor Nicola of Earth Balance Tai Chi.

Cost: £8 per class

Payments: On the day. Cash or contactless credit/debit card via SumUp.

Format: Drop-in, pay as you go.

Check the latest dates here: https://earthbalance-taichi.com/product/tai-chi-qigong-class-newport/

It's a: 
class
Venue: 
Unity Hall, Vecta Lodge of Oddfellows
Location: 
20 St Thomas’ Square, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Date and time: 
Day/Time: Wednesdays at 10.30am - 11.30am
Rates: 
£8 per class drop-in.

Chen Tai Chi Class

Chen Tai Chi classes cover the traditional syllabus of silk reeling and form training. Develop posture and alignment awareness, movement choreography, Tai Chi principles and breath work. All levels practising and learning together, new beginners welcome, join anytime.

With instructor Nicola of Earth Balance Tai Chi.

Day/Time: Tuesdays 6.30pm – 7.30pm.

Cost: £8 per class

Payments: On the day. Cash or contactless credit/debit card via SumUp.

Format: Drop-in, pay as you go.

For the latest schedule visit this page https://earthbalance-taichi.com/product/tai-chi-classes-ryde/

It's a: 
class
Venue: 
Prep School Hall, Ryde School with Upper Chine
Location: 
Queen's Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3BE, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Date and time: 
Day/Time: Tuesdays at 6.30pm - 7.30pm.
Rates: 
£8 per class drop-in

Tai Chi & Qigong on Patreon

- Chen Tai Chi Live-Stream -

Instructor Nicola teaches Chen Tai Chi, Qigong, Taoist meditation, breathwork practices and the Hibernating Bear programme for chronic illness via video on demand classes and Zoom lessons.

Cost: From £10 - £34 per monthly subscription + VAT.

Open to everyone, beginners welcome.

Join the online community on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/EarthBalanceTaiChi

It's a: 
class
Venue: 
Online
Location: 
Online, Worldwide, United Kingdom
Date and time: 
Live classes on Zoom and video on demand classes within the school library.
Rates: 
Cost: £17 - £34 per monthly subscription + VAT.

Services

Aimed at: Beginner and Intermediate.
Online teaching offered


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