Practical informations

Group lessons are open to newcomers all year round, at all levels.
Simply come to the address of your choice , 10 min. ahead of time (check the information on the various classes in the “classes” section of the main menu). Lessons last an hour and a half. 

Lessons are open to all ; there is no age limit. Loose clothing and light, flexible shoes are recommended for comfortable training.

Feel free to bring along water and/or light tea: developing one’s inner energy can make you thirsty…

Private lessons are also possible (on appointment).

What's happening at a Tai Chi Chuan class ?

• The first part includes a number of Taoist breathing exercises and Chi Kung.
• The second part is devoted to learning the traditional Yang style Form (108 movements) and includes various levels : Yin/Yang, centre move, spirals… Training takes place both individually and in groups with Chi and centering tests.
• Depending on one’s level, training can also include pushing hands techniques (one hand, two hands, free style) or martial applications and the sword form.

What's happening at a Chi Kung class

Part 1 of the course is devoted to the study of Classics as the original Ba Duan Jin (8 Pieces of Brocade), the Yi Jin Jing (series of 12 years based in Shaolin in the 6th century by the monk Boddhidarma, the Shi Er Duan Jin (12 treasures) also from the Buddhist monastery of Shaolin, Qi Gong sounds school Taoist Qi Gong of 5 animals, Zhi Neng Qi Gong or Qi Gong of wisdom or the intelligence of the heart ...

Each set is performed during a period of about 2 months over the academic year in order to memorize and to integrate the principles and benefits.

The 2nd part of the course is reserved for various techniques of meditation sitting on a cushion or a stool: Taoist, Buddhist or thematic meditation.