Learn Tai Chi and how to be active with our sport & fitness short courses in Sydney!
Practising Tai Chi helps with balance, coordination and develops core and leg strength. Tai Chi challenges us to learn through direct experience, harnessing and balancing the mind-body connection and enhancing mental function and flexibility. By learning new movements, which are often counter-intuitive to our habitual way of moving, we begin an inner journey towards self-knowledge, harmony, stillness and unity.
In this introductory class in Sydney, students will explore how to release stress, relax the mind and body, breathe from the abdomen, open the joints for a greater range of motion, and develop postural and body awareness through the ancient practice of Tai Chi.
The Chen style of Tai Chi taught in this class is known for its twisting and silk-reeling movements. While Tai Chi is often seen as a gentle physical exercise, it is also a healing and martial art.
Course Outline
- Basic principles: grounding, centring, weight shift, yin-yang philosophy
- Instruction in the first moves of the 38 Chen form
- Understanding Tai Chi as both a healing and martial art
With skills learned in this introductory class, students may progress to intermediate levels to dive deeper into Tai Chi’s philosophy and health benefits.
Schedule & Pricing
- Start date: 29 April 2026 – End date: 17 June 2026
- Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
- Venue: Rozelle Campus – 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
- Price: $149
What to Bring
- Comfortable, exercise clothing
- A bottle of water
- Small towel (optional)
Details
You will learn
- Basic Tai Chi movements for balance and coordination
- Practise Tai Chi as a healing and martial art
- Experience the mind-body-emotion-spirit connection
You will get
- Introduction to Chen style Tai Chi principles
- Understanding of flow and body awareness
- Pathway to more advanced Tai Chi classes
Appropriate for
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, especially older adults seeking low-impact exercise.
Preparation
What to bring
- Comfortable, exercise clothing
- A bottle of water
- Small towel (optional)
What to wear
Casual
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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