Feel Better in Your Body Day By Day
Feeling stiff, achy, or low on energy? Gentle Tai Chi & Qi Gong classes for midlife and older adults, online or in-person.
Complement your practice with hands-on healing and explore Rongoā-inspired gifts to nourish your tinana, hinengaro, and wairua.
Move with ease, breathe with energy, and feel more like yourself — from the comfort of home or in our Nelson classrooms.
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Nelson Tai Chi & Qi Gong Class Time Table
Tuesday 5.30-6.60pm Greenmeadow, Stoke Qi Gong (Drop in welcome)
Wed 9.30am, Trafalgar Hall, Qi Gong Tai Chi For Beginner( drop-in welcome)
Wed 10.30am, Trafalgar Hall, 24-Form Tai Chi, 10-week Course starting 22, April. No drop-in.
Thursday 6-7pm Greenmeadow, Stoke Tai Chi [Full]
Why Tai Chi & Qi Gong
What You May Notice After a Few Weeks
Move With Less Stiffness
Gentle, joint-friendly movements help reduce everyday stiffness so getting out of bed, bending, and reaching feel easier again.
Improve Balance and Stability
Slow, controlled practice strengthens coordination and supports better balance — important for staying confident and independent as we age.
Calmer Mind & Better Sleep
Breathing-led movement helps regulate the nervous system, easing tension and supporting deeper, more restorative sleep.
Build Strength Without Strain
This low-impact practice develops practical strength without stressing the knees, hips, or back — ideal if high-intensity exercise no longer feels right.
More Energy Throughout the Day
Rather than feeling exhausted after workouts, many people experience sustained energy and improved circulation.
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