Dantian — Tai Chi & Qi Gong Classes in Sedgefield — Dantian — Tai Chi & Qi Gong Classes in Sedgefield

My Path

Harmony begins with a single breath.

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My Purpose

I believe Tai Chi and Qi Gong are more than exercise — they are living arts that bring balance, clarity, and resilience. My purpose is to share them in a way that feels simple, welcoming, and deeply human.

My Vision

I imagine a world where more people move with ease, breathe with awareness, and meet life with calm strength. Through teaching, I hope to offer a small step in that direction — helping you discover harmony within yourself.

Movement is the gateway to stillness.

Tai Chi
Tai Chi means "supreme ultimate" — a practice of uniting body, mind, and spirit. It is the wisdom of your own senses, where mind and body move together as one.

Qi Gong
Qi Gong is more than a set of exercises — it is a way of living that reshapes perspective, bringing balance and harmony with the world around us.

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Tai Chi

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BENEFITS OF TAI CHI

Balance your body. Quiet your mind. Lift your spirit.

Through gentle movement and breath, Tai Chi eases stress, builds balance, and renews energy.

Stress Relief

Tai Chi calms the nervous system and quiets the mind. Through slow, mindful movement and breath, stress melts away, leaving you grounded and at ease.

Balance & Stability

Tai Chi strengthens posture and coordination. By training slow, controlled movements, you improve balance, stability, and confidence in everyday life.

Tai Chi practitioner demonstrating balance and stability exercises

Energy & Vitality

Tai Chi awakens and circulates life energy (qi). Regular practice restores vitality, boosts immunity, and leaves you feeling energised from within.

Energized person practicing Tai Chi to cultivate life energy and vitality

Flexibility & Strength

Tai Chi gently stretches the body and builds core strength. Over time, joints loosen, muscles strengthen, and movement becomes smoother and freer.

Tai Chi movements showing improved flexibility and core strength

Emotional Wellbeing

Tai Chi quiets the mind and releases tension. The practice nurtures resilience, focus, and emotional balance that carries into daily life.

Peaceful Tai Chi practice promoting emotional balance and mental wellbeing

Healing & Longevity

Tai Chi supports recovery, strengthens immunity, and promotes long-term health. Gentle, consistent practice nurtures the body's natural capacity to heal and thrive.

Tai Chi for healing and longevity - gentle practice supporting long-term health

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Tai Chi Offers Huge Health Benefits – a growing body of carefully conducted research is building a compelling case for Tai Chi as an adjunct to standard medical treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of many conditions commonly associated with age.

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Real stories of balance, energy, & transformation.

I was so worried when I relocated from Gauteng that I would not be able to continue my Tai Chi journey. I was fortunate to meet and join James, whose classes embody the true nature of Tai Chi, whose kindness, patience and knowledge he imparts are a testament to the teachings he has received that he proudly shares with all his students.

Renata

I recently joined one of James' Tai Chi classes, my first in years, and it was an incredible experience. The serene lakeside setting added to the sense of calm, and his teaching style was both relaxed and inspiring. He offered gentle, thoughtful corrections that helped me refine my movements, and I left the lesson feeling deeply relaxed and centered.

Alexander

I have been doing Tai Chi with James since January 2020 and the benefits to my mental health has been tremendous. He introduced me to Tai Chi by methodically explaining each movement with each breath. Before we start he does breath exercises, which is particularly helpful in getting one to drop into a relaxed state before starting the form. His approach is slow and methodical, which I absolutely love. He has loads of patience and I never feel pressured or stupid for asking him to show me a move multiple times. He does not mind repeating the same move again and again until one feels comfortable with doing it and he is happy that that movement is relaxed and not blocking the chi. The chi must flow freely.

Dale

The idea of doing Tai Chi out in nature, next to water, is indeed idealic. James makes this possible. In his patient manner, he caters for both the complete beginner, and individuals who are experienced in Tai Chi. James selflessly offers up his expertise to create a calming, enlightening experience. Thank you.

Gita