Welcome to COREhealth
COREhealth Tai Chi and Chi Kung clubs currently run in Sherborne and Yeovil supporting Tai Chi students of all ages from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Some come with Stress & other Health problems, some for Relaxation, Exercise & Fun, others to study for its own rewards and some out of plain curiosity.
Maximum size of attendance at any one session is limited to 15, so everyone gets personal attention and can see what is going on!
The BBC's 'Trust me, I'm a doctor' set out to discover whether Tai Chi is as good for you as vigorous exercise. They ran a series of tests on presenter Dr Michael Mosley as well as two test groups, one of which did zumba and the other Tai Chi. View this three minute clip(link is external).
"As might be expected, our Zumba group were all fitter after 12 weeks. Their blood vessels were more elastic and their blood pressure had dropped. Their blood results improved in line with people undertaking an exercise regime.
More surprisingly, the results from the tai chi group also showed similar benefits to the more rigorous Zumba group, with improvements in blood biomarkers, blood pressure and vessel flexibility.
The answer as to why tai chi might have similar benefits may rest in the fact that tai chi might not be as gentle as it seems. Previous studies undertaken by Sarah and Jet show that people who practise tai chi have a similar rise in heart rate to those doing moderate intensity exercise."
Some of the benefits of Tai Chi are:
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There is no upper age limit and those with limited mobility, or who are wheelchair users, are welcome to attend. If someone has a Carer, then the Carer may accompany their Caree to sessions at no charge, provided that the Caree is a Member of the Club.
At this time, we have several members in their seventies and eighties a number of parents bring their children along to sessions and their ages range from 8 to 14+.
PHOTO CREDITS: Those at Sherborne were kindly taken by David Durant, & those at Tintinhull by Simon Champion.
World Tai Chi Day 2021, April 24th
With COVID 19 still impeding our lives, and vaccinations for all just around the corner, we are planning with hope, to hold this years session in Pageant Gardens Sherborne.
In the past, we have been hosted by South Dorset Tia Chi, in Dorchester - this year we have invited them to join join us in Sherborne.
The event is free and open to all students of Tai Chi, other clubs in the area and members of the public - either to watch or take part.
World Tai Chi Day is a celebration of Tai Chi, around the world with 1 hour of Tai Chi being performed between 10am and 11am in each Time Zone, starting with Western Samoa and moving west around the world with the clock.
We will be doing simple (and more complex) Tai Chi routines as demonstrations inclding Tai Chi Sword routines.
The invitation has been extend to 4 other local clubs and the hope is that many will attend.
The necessary paperwork has been sent to Sherborne Town Council for Permission to hold the event in the Gardens.
We hope to see you all at the end of April
for further details, please contact Simon Champion
Website Updates - Feb 2021
The Club now has a Risk Assessment with a view to putting a "World Tai Chi Day" (One World, One Breath) in our calendar for for April 24th, 10-11am in Pageant Gardens, Sherborne.
At the same time, the Sessions Page (menu) has been reorganised to have separate pages for:
What to wear has been updated with a few images of suitable footwear.
Stay Safe
Tai Chi Simple Indoor Exercise 2021-01-09
Back in December, Trevor was kind enough to Film me doing the simple indoor exercise - useful for beginners and for advance students stuck indoors with limited space.
The video is in the open area in the Tai Chi and Chi Kung area. The direct link to the page is here: "Tai Chi Simple Indoor Exercise"
Best regards and stay safe
For more information / updates please contact Simon Champion
COVID 19 Restrictions (Jan 4th 2021)
With covid numbers in the region rising, COREhealth has made the decision to cancel classes until we return to Tier 2 or equivalent restrictions.
Digby hall have sent out the following notice.
"This is just to formally inform you that the Digby Memorial church Hall is closed as of now until we return to Tier 2 at least.
We understand the next two weeks are going to be the most worrying following the relaxation of the rules etc over Christmas and the New Year plus hospitals in most regions are struggling to cope.
Therefore, we need to "our bit" to help until the vaccine is rolled out to everyone.
We will, of course, keep you posted and inform you of any changes.
In the meantime, keep safe and well
Best wishes for a very much better 2021.
Marcus and Kate"
all session will remain suspended until COVID restrictions permit
Best regards and stay safe
For more information / updates please contact Simon Champion
October 7th: Tai Chi 10 Principles
I have just published an updated Tai Chi 10 Principles list.
Sept 25. Coach update.
The Tai Chi Union of Great Britain
25 September 2020
Re: Simon Champion (1611)
Dear Simon,
Following the Technical Panel meeting, their recommendation is that your Grade now be an A (Advanced).
I have enclosed your new card with the Grade updated and have informed John, our Webmaster.
The TCUGB wish you all the best in the future.
Best Wishes,
Aileen Mandić
(Treasurer. Membership Secretary)
2021 Sessions
COREhealth and Marshian Sessions:
Sessions run all year round with the aim of running 44 to 48 sessions per year; there is usually a break of 2 weeks at Christmas and 1 week at easter. With the current uncertainty, the Digby hall is used for all sessions whilst other venues are closed.
All sessions are currently suspended by COVID 19 restrictions which have closed the Digby Hall once again.
Sessions upto Easter 2021 are as follows:
COREhealth (Beginners and Improvers)
| Indoors | Digby Hall | Wednesdays 19:430->19:45 - 21:15 | TBA | March 31st, 2021 |
COREhealth (Intermediate and Advanced)
| Indoors | Digby Hall | Thursdays 19:20->19:30 - 21:00 | TBA | April 1st, 2021 |
Marshians (Intermediate and Advanced)
| Indoors | Digby Hall | Wednesdays 13:50->14:00 - 15:30 | TBA | March 31st, 2021 |
Note
I turn up 10 minutes before a session to open, set up and turn on heating
COREhealth Advanced sessions have been moved to Thursdays so that both Marshians and COREhealth do not occur on the same day.
Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Rd, Sherborne, DT9 3NL.
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