New in Abuja... How to keep fit with Tai Chi

Thea Haklander, a Tai Chi instructor in Abuja

A certified teacher inTai Chi and Qi Gong, Thea Haklander, is offering classes and lessons for small groups in Abuja.

Tai Chi and Qi Gong are movements and exercises of Chinese origin aimed at well-being, personal health and performance through the balance of energy (chi). Exercises can be done by anyone, at any age in any condition.

Courses offered:

Thea Haklander,
a Tai Chi instructor in Abuja

Qi Gong – "Five elements" (health exercises for mind and body)
Qi Gong – "Eight Brocates" (health exercises for mind and body)
Tai Chi – Beginners

The Qi Gong 5 elements and the 8 brocates are repetitive courses, so if you miss a lesson, that's not a problem. Tai Chi is also possible as private lesson, for example if you miss a lesson and you need a quick update to catch up.

Schedule:
09.00 – 10am 10.30 – 11.30am
Mondays 5 Elements Tai Chi beginners
Wednesdays 8 Brocates Tai Chi beginners
Thursdays 5 Elements 8 Brocates

Small groups, exercise room with A/C.
2000 Naira per lesson
Dress: loose fit clothes and socks (no shoes or bare feet)

For application or more information: theahaklander@gmail.com or call her at 08068145924

From Thea:

TAI CHI
Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese motion art. Commonly known as Tai Chi, it is both martial art and health exercise; combining deep breathing with slow and gentle movements it focuses on internal energy (chi) and stimulates physical and mental health. The flowing movements have a positive effect on breathing and circulation.

Through constant and gentle movements and concentration the mind comes to rest. This silence will ease your body and as a result our motion is fully relaxed and coordinated without using any force. Still muscular strength is trained. An ideal way of balancing body and mind.

On the outside the form, as the series of movements is called, looks like a slow dance, on the inside it is a continuous alternation of two poles, slow and fast, soft and hard, yin and yang.

A well developed posture, total relaxation and understanding energy patterns are important. Listening to and following the internal energy of the body, the strength and resilience of the relaxed muscles is characteristic for Tai Chi. Tai chi is beneficial for your health, personal wellbeing and performance. It brings you closer to your inner self and internal balance.
The art of Tai Chi has various styles and forms. Depending on the style it can be performed individually, in pairs or groups. I am a certified trainer in Yuan style of Tai Chi Chuan. 

QI GONG
Many forms of Tai Chi are based on the even more ancient art of Qi Gong (Chi Kung). Qi Gong consists of series of repetitious body health exercises that create balance in body and mind through the use of energy. Qi Gong exercises have a direct effect on your health because they are focused on specific areas of your body. The series of Qi Gong exercises are made up of simple movements to be repeated several times and commonly performed on the spot. Qi Gong positively affects breathing, posture and body consciousness.

Anyone, at any age or condition can exercise Tai Chi and Qi Gong.