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Tai Chi Course for Beginners


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Practising Tai Chi helps with balance, coordination, and the development of core and leg strength. It enhances mental flexibility and the mind-body connection. In this beginner course, students explore stress release, joint mobility, abdominal breathing, and postural awareness through the Chen style of Tai Chi, known for twisting and silk-reeling movements.

This is both a healing and martial art form. You’ll discover grounding, centring, yin and yang philosophy, and even begin learning the first moves of the 38 Chen form. The philosophy underpinning Tai Chi connects mind, body, emotion, and spirit—offering a pathway to inner harmony and better health.

Course Outline

  • Chen Style Tai Chi and foundational movements
  • The philosophy of Tai Chi as a healing and martial art
  • Core principles: grounding, axis shifting, and partner work

Schedule & Pricing

  • Start Dates: 4 Feb 2026, 29 Apr 2026, 21 Oct 2026
  • Wednesdays, 10:00am–11:00am
  • Duration: 8 sessions
  • Course Fee: $149

Details
1 hour

You will learn

  • Basic Tai Chi movements for balance and breathing
  • Tai Chi as a healing and martial art
  • Mind-body integration techniques for wellbeing

You will get

  • Expert instruction in Chen-style Tai Chi
  • Greater flexibility and stress relief
  • Foundation for intermediate level training

Appropriate for

All ages and fitness levels, particularly suitable for older adults or those seeking low-impact exercise.


Preparation

What to bring

  • Comfortable exercise clothing
  • Bottle of water
  • Optional small towel

What to wear

Casual


Your Teacher
Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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Sydney 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.

Terms

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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