Courses
Cultivating the Valley Spirit - Engines of Refinement
Date: Introduction: Monday 20th October 2025 5pm to 6:15pm.
Format: Online, Zoom
Attendees: Although an open course, this is an intermediate to advanced level practice, mostly benefiting those who know and practice a t’ai chi form.
Cost: £10
About the course
In this course we explore how the internal elements of the body may be successively “differentiated” at increasing levels of refinement in both standing practice and the t’ai chi form.
The process begins with the fundamental process of internal differentiation "Song" (松), which is the first of ten initial levels. At the second level we “differentiate the core” and the third the ‘central channel’. At each level of differentiation, our awareness rests between the elements of separation, observing from stillness the processes of change which are naturally initiated and evolve. The practice of resting our awareness in this way we term “Cultivating the Valley Spirit” and these are the “Engines of Refinement”.
In Daoist cosmology, ‘Wuji’ is the primordial undifferentiated state, the source of infinite potential, and the ‘Valley Spirit’ provides the imagery and guidance to help us understand how our ‘Shen’, expressing as luminous somatic awareness, can reside naturally in the stillness between the dynamic differentiation of Wuji into yin and yang.
Many 'advanced' neigong experiences and achievements develop naturally through this approach.
To express an interest in joining the course, please contact me by the web site contact form.
Tailored T'ai Chi Classes in North Bristol
I currently offer one-to-one and small group tuition in North Bristol tailored to specific needs or interests, whether that be to support health, personal development or the more martial aspects of the art for those who have studied for a while.
There area a few slots still available on Mondays and Fridays, so feel free to get in contact if that is of interest.
Huang Style Practice
A group of us meet on Sundays once a month focused on practicing the Huang lineage refinements of Chen Man-ch'ing T'ai Chi. If you have experience of either style and you think that may be of interest, then feel free to contact me for more information.
Summer meet-ups on the Downs and in the Blaise Estate
Weather willing, we meet for informal practice and 'a social' either on the Bristol Downs or in the Blaise Estate, usually over the weekend. These are often arranged at short notice. They are free, so please get in contact if you would like to join us.
Beginning T'ai Chi
Day, Date & Time: Monday evenings, starting Monday 19th May, 7:15pm to 8:30pm
Duration: Six weeks
Where: Lam Rim Centre for Whole Health Bedminster, 12 Victoria Place, Bristol BS3 3BP
Course Cost: £50.
A 6 week introduction to T’ai Chi
for the cultivation of health, relaxation and a peaceful heart.
During this course you will learn:
- An enjoyable sequence of movement postures for daily practice
- The origins and fundamental principles of t’ai chi
- The path of t'ai chi and how it might unfold
“In over thirty years of practice, the ancient wisdom of T'ai Chi and Qi Gong has been of immeasurable benefit to my life. It has much wisdom to offer the world in these difficult times.”
For further information and to reserve a place, please contact us via the web site contact form.
Personal Tuition
I have a number of one-to-one tuition slots available, either face to face or over Zoom. If you are interested in personal tuition covering T'ai Chi, or Qi Gong, please contact me via the web site contact form to discuss possibilities.