
Learn TaiChi where it all begun.
With Authentic Chinese Master
Why train in China?
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Authentic Experience
Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi at FangYuan Tai Chi Centre. Immerse yourself in the rich Chinese culture and learn from true masters. Our centre offers a unique opportunity to learn Tai Chi and learn and experience authentic Chinese culture. There are plenty of of things to see and do around the centre.

Soak in the Chinese culture
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Expert Guidance
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, our instructors will help you develop your skills and deepen your understanding of this ancient martial art. To speed up the learning process, upon confirmation of your training in China you will get an access to online course so you can start learning before you even come.

Start learning before you come
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Tailored to Your Needs
FangYuan Tai Chi Centre is the perfect place for anyone interested in learning tai chi from an authentic Chinese master. Our classes are designed to teach tai chi at its root, providing you with a deep understanding of the ancient traditions and rich mental and physical benefits of this practice. Join us today and start your tai chi journey!

Learn from authentic Chinese Master
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN?
At FangYuan Centre we can accommodate any TaiChi or QiGong training. We offer training for complete beginners (Level 1) up to teacher training (Level 3). If you are new to Tai Chi or do not know where to start you can take the quiz below and we can help you choose. If you want to get a head start you can start
Tai Chi training options
LEVEL 2
CHEN
TRADITIONAL
LEVEL 3
CHEN
23 Broadsword
CHEN
24 Fan
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QiGong training options
LEVEL 1
8 psc of Brocade
LEVEL 3
YiJinJing
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LEVEL 2
Five Animals
MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS AT THE CENTRE
Mindfulness is the awareness that arises from paying attention on purpose in the present moment, non-judgmentally. Mindfulness is inseparable part of TaiChi. The movements can be only perfected when your body works in unison with your mind. At The Centre we focus on mindfulness as much as on the forms itself. We have organised following activities for you to join. You are always welcome to incorporate as much meditation as you feel you need and we have few places at the centre and the bamboo forest that are prefect for your mindfulness practice.
Standing meditation

Standing meditation (Zhan zhuang) is a form of medical meditation and it is practised during some of our TaiChi classes. It increases vitality, internal strength and fitness as well as overall body power. Standing meditation can physically strengthen the body. Standing meditation makes use of five very specific standing postures to deeply release long held stress and tension. The legs, spine and shoulders become very strong yet relaxed. Unnecessary tension is released from the joints and muscles, making them more flexible and elastic.
Standing meditation makes use of specific relaxed abdominal breathing, use of mental imagery, and awareness of the inside of your body. More difficult variation is standing on one leg meditation, which we practise at The Centre.
Sunrise meditation
When the sun rises, the whole of nature automatically wakes up: flowers, birds, animals. The air is full of charged ions making every deep breath a healing and calming one. You can meditate any time of the day, of course, but morning meditation will charge your battery and better prepare you for the day. Our morning meditation isn't always at sunrise but we encourage everyone to get up together with nature and try it on their own. It will make you more resilient and will allow you better respond to the events of the day instead of just reacting to them. You will become more aware of your body, of your health, your food choices will become more conscience, you will be more intuitive and more in tuned with your emotions.

Other forms of mindfulness

You can practise mindfulness through any activity as long as you are fully present in the moment, free of thought you just experiencing the process. Chinese culture is full of ancient traditions, which allow to practise mindfulness. We have array of new things you can try like gardening, colouring lanterns, bamboo weaving etc., but the tea ceremony and calligraphy it's at the centre of them all. Did you know that calligraphy can also be a meditative practice, stemming from the breath and control necessary to position the brush? “Mindfulness – writing reflects that. Creating – you can be utterly creative with what you do. Wellbeing – it actually helps a lot on so many levels if you take time and nurture your skills, because it’s not something you can master instantly.”
Tea ceremony
Tea ceremony is so much more than just making tea and quenching your thirst. 1200 years of history the art of making tea, usually green, made it full of symbols, rituals and mindfulness. Water is at the centre of Wu Wei philosophy so simply washing a cup becomes a deep spiritual practice. The benefits of tea ceremony are countless and allow cultivating a sense of gratitude, reduce stress and find greater peace and clarity of mind, not to mention all the health benefits of drinking tea (depends on what tea you drink, but many types of tea are very healthy). It's great opportunity to bond with fellow students and masters thus tea ceremony at The Centre is a daily occurrence.

MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS AT THE CENTRE
At the Centre we focus on the training and mindfulness during the week and leave the weekend for you to relax, regenerate and explore the local attractions, local culture and nature.
Typical day at the Centre starts with a morning meditation for those who want to join. Morning meditation (sunrise meditation in the winter months) is a sitting meditation focusing on breathing bring you calmness and charging your battery for the day ahead. We have two 2 hour classes during the day - one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Classes start with stretching exercises followed by QiGong and TaiChi practise appropriate to student's level.
During the day you enjoy three delicious meals which you can learn more about here.
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