Release tensions to boost performance,
improve health and connect with yourself.
My name is Daniele, Instructor in the traditional Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan lineage. Whether you’re looking for a light activity to stay active or you’re a professional seeking mindful insight into your movement, Tai Chi will help you improve your health and enhance your performance.
Is it for me?
Yes! If you’re looking to…
- Improve your posture and joint mobility
- Move with more ease and confidence
- Reduce stress and mental fatigue
- Find a regular practice that’s both physical and meditative
- Explore your inner world through movement
- Learn a martial art that refines the body and focuses the mind
- Stay healthy and active at any age
- Gain mindful control over your reactions under pressure
- Learn how to be present not perfect
- Train by listening not forcing
…Live the journey here and now.
What to Expect in a Class
Each class begins with a shared routine—no matter your age or experience. This is where we build the foundation: how to move with awareness, how to stay calm while active, how to listen to your body and respond with intelligence.
Tai Chi is not about pushing harder—it’s about using what you have, wisely.
Some days you’ll feel full of energy, others you’ll be tired. That’s fine. You’ll learn how to respect your limits while still making progress. Movement is adapted, not forced. Presence comes before perfection.
In class, we work on:
- Posture and joint health – freeing the fascia, improving circulation, and building mobility over time.
- Balance and coordination – reconnecting brain and body through precise, flowing movements.
- Focus and breathing – learning to calm the nervous system and reset your mental state.
- Body-mind connection – becoming more aware of how you move, react, and carry yourself in daily life.
For some, this becomes a way to reduce stress and sleep better. For others, it’s a path to building strength and structure.
But for everyone, the work is real—results come from showing up regularly, and staying curious even when it’s challenging.
Timetable
Monday
19:00 – 20:30
5 Hassop Rd, London NW2 6RX
Wednesday
19:00 – 20:30
327 The Cricklewood Club Edgware Rd, London, NW2 6JP
Friday
14:00 – 15:00
at London Fields Fitness Studio
Block B, 6 Elizabeth Fry Rd, London E8 3SE
Events
Past Events
Flow in the Park
Summer is approaching — the perfect time to enjoy open-air Tai Chi. These sessions are informal and light: no structured lessons, just guided practice to connect with your body, breath, and the environment.
We’ll explore gentle movements from the form, playful interactions, and simple partner work — like basic push hands — accessible even if you’ve never trained before. No pressure, just presence.
When: Weekends (late morning or early afternoon, date to be confirmed — weather permitting)
Where: See below for available locations
To Join: Get in touch to be added to the list. A small contribution helps keep the flow going.
Flow in Victoria Park – 29th July, 5th August, 19th August 2025
Beginners friendly session. We will practice the form and do some exercises aimed to combine structure and flow. At the end of the session, we’re going to do some simple interactions to have fun together while testing the concepts just explored.
Exploring Interaction: Testing for Beginners
Testing is the part of practice where cooperation with a partner meets sensitivity and intention. It represents the first step toward martial applications, but shouldn’t be seen as a martial practice in itself, since its true purpose is to refine our movements. Through testing, we help each other navigate the complexity of techniques, developing sensitivity, connection, and flow. If the mind is distracted, the body disconnected, or the movement rushed, the test will fail. First of all, let’s understand how to do it.
Form Practice for Beginners
The form is a complex sequence of interlinked techniques. It is often said that the form is one movement, one breath. It contains everything a practitioner needs, which is why we continually examine it from different perspectives to understand how to apply it. In fact, it is not merely a sequence of techniques, but also a comprehensive training method. For beginners, the first challenge is memorizing it — this is where we begin to practice it, observing the geometries and body alignments involved.
Contacts
F.A.Q.
Is Tai Chi suitable for me?
Yes — if you’re willing to show up. Classes are designed for a wide range of people, from complete beginners to experienced movers. You don’t need to be fit or flexible, just curious and ready to explore.
Do I need any experience?
Not at all. In fact, not knowing might help. In class, you’re guided to listen to your body, stay within your limits, and move with calm and clarity. You’ll learn to let go of the need to “get it right” and instead discover how to feel right.
Is it relaxing or intense?
Both. Tai Chi is a gentle discipline on the surface — but deep work happens inside. Whether it’s a class for health or martial practice, you’ll be training your attention, breath, and coordination. That takes effort, but the pace is yours to set. And if you need help with that, I’ll be the one reminding you to take it slower, not push harder.
How long until I see results?
Tai Chi is not a pill — it’s a process. Some effects, like improved focus or better sleep, may come quickly. But real transformation takes consistent practice. That’s why regular attendance is highly recommended, and in some cases, home practice is encouraged.
Can I switch classes later?
Of course. The foundation we build is shared across all paths. Whether you start with a health focus or martial application, the core principles remain. Once you’re grounded in the method, you can always explore further.
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