Tai Chi for Beginners: The Art of Life | IN PERSON and ONLINE (Term 1)

Join Qigong Master Simon Blow for a weekly Tai Chi class for beginners as he guides you through gentle stretching and movements. Tai Chi aids in good posture, coordination, meditation and relaxation. Find more details and benefits below.

The Art of Life

Simon's popular book is a great starting point int the Chinese Healing Arts and is suitable for new and continuing students of all ages. It explains simple meditative/mindful movements to help start you on your own journey of physical healing, emotional and spiritual growth.

Ba Duan Jin - the eight Pieces of Brocade

This is one of the most widely practiced and well-known forms of Qigong, consisting of eight simple exercises that are performed eight times each. these gentle and powerful movements stretch the major muscles and organs of the body and stimulate the meridian system.

Taiji Qigong Shibashi

This popular set of exercises is made up of eighteen flowing movements. We perform each exercise six times, for a total of one hundred and eight movements and or breaths. The gentle movements harmonise the mind, body and breath.

Class dates: Classes run weekly on Mondays from 2 February to 23 March 2026 from 10.00 - 11.00am.

IN PERSON attendees: You will also be sent the Zoom link 2 hours before each event to join online each week should you be unable to attend in person.

We also offer a Tai Chi Intermediate course on the same dates from 11.30am-12.30pm. Bookings essential.

Please note:

• You only need to register once to attend all weekly sessions.
• If participants miss 3 or more consecutive weeks, without notifying staff, then they may forfeit their booking.
• This event will be delivered both in-person and as a Zoom online webinar and is open to everyone subject to the Terms and Conditions listed at the bottom of this page.
• When purchasing the ticket you must choose between attending the event online or in person. You won't be able to change your ticket type after purchasing unless you are able to cancel it and register again.
• In Person attendees will receive the Zoom link two hours prior to each event, allowing you to join online if you're unable to attend in person.

What are the benefits of Tai Chi/Qigong?

The gentle slow movements stimulate the meridian system of the body helping to:

• Calm the mind, reducing stress and anxiety
• Improve blood circulation and restores energy
• Increase strength and mobility
• Cleanse the body of toxins, clearing inflammation, heat and stagnation
• Create a positive state of wellbeing

Learn simple flowing sets of movements for the different organ groups of the body: Spleen, Lungs, Kidney, Liver and Heart which relate to the five elements - Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire. These internal exercises help regulate the meridian system bringing harmony to the mind, body and spirit.

Simon conducts many retreats and workshops throughout Australia and has been leading specialist training tours to China to learn from masters at the source since 1999. To purchase his books or DVDs, please visit his website.

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Accessibility

Randwick City Library is committed to making our events accessible and inclusive. If you have any access requirements, please let us know so we can support your participation. You can:

• Email libraryevents@randwick.nsw.gov.au, or
• call us on 02 9093 6400.

We’ll be in touch to confirm arrangements.

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Registration and joining details for the ONLINE sessions:

Once you have registered, you will receive an automatic confirmation email containing further information for the Zoom sessions. We will send you a link to join the webinar 2 hours prior and another reminder 15 minutes prior to the webinar so please be careful when entering your email to register and then check your email inbox to ensure you receive confirmation of your booking.

If other members of the same household would like to watch the webinar on a different device than you, they will need to get their own ticket.

If you’re not familiar with Zoom we recommend you visit our website for answers to the most common questions about joining our online events and further details on how to join: https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/library/library-events/library-webinar-faqs

Terms and Conditions for ONLINE attendance:

Note: these terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

• Bookings are essential and spaces are limited.
• When selecting the ticket you must choose between attending the event online or in person. You won't be able to change your ticket type after purchasing unless you are able to cancel it and register again.
• You only need to register once to be able to attend all weekly sessions.
• If participants miss 3 or more consecutive weeks, without notifying staff, then they may forfeit their booking.
• The ticket is not transferable.
• If you are unable to attend the course, please cancel your ticket as soon as possible. This will enable others to participate.
• You must be a Library member to attend. Library membership is free and you can join online and at any branch.
• The online sessions can be attended live only and will not be recorded or distributed to watch after the event.
• The ticket holder/attendee is not permitted to record or distribute the webinar video. All copyright is held by Randwick City Library.
• Please join the event 10 minutes early to allow time for any technical setup or solving potential issues you might experience.
• Your attendance at events supported by Randwick City Council may be digitally recorded through audio and/or video recordings.

Terms and Conditions for IN PERSON attendance:

The health & safety of our community and staff is our top priority. By registering, you agree to comply with the terms and conditions listed below including the Covid-safe measures. Note: these terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

• Covid-19 Safety Terms and Conditions apply. Follow this link to find out more. Please review them prior to attending this event as these may change with short notice.
• Bookings and prepayment are essential and spaces are limited.
• When purchasing the ticket you must choose between attending the event online or in person. You won't be able to change your ticket type after purchasing unless you are able to cancel it and register again.
• You only need to register once to be able to attend all weekly sessions.
• If participants miss 3 or more consecutive weeks, without notifying staff, then they may forfeit their booking.
• Refund Policy: We understand that planning ahead can be challenging in these uncertain times, and sometimes things come up. For tickets purchased directly through Eventbrite, cancellations made up to 1 day before the event start date will receive a refund, minus Eventbrite’s fees. Cancellations after this period will not be eligible for a refund. Only tickets purchased directly via Eventbrite are eligible for a refund.
• Event Cancellation: In the case of an event cancellation, tickets purchased directly through Eventbrite will be refunded to the original payment method. Tickets purchased via the kiosk at the library will be credited back to your library card.

• Your attendance at events supported by Randwick City Council may be digitally recorded through photographs and/or video recordings. Images may be used for promotional purposes on council's websites, publications, social media or by newspapers. By attending this session you agree to these terms. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify staff before the event.
• Patrons who fail to comply with the Terms and Conditions set out above will have their tickets cancelled.
• Due to the safety and enjoyment of participants, we are unable to admit latecomers to the room after the start time.
• Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow the event to run on time.
• You must be a Library member to attend. Library membership is free and you can join online and at any branch.
• The ticket is not transferable.
• If you are unable to attend the course, please cancel your ticket as soon as possible. This will enable others to participate.