Tai Chi – The Supreme Art of Internal Alchemy

Course Overview

Tai Chi is more than just gentle exercise, it is an exploration of internal skill (nei gong), through refined relaxation, body alignment and mental focus (mindfulness). This is known in Chinese as “sung”. This holistic and natural approach, based on Chinese philosophy and Chinese traditional medicine, can create a resilient quality in the whole body. Through this course, we will explore the methods and techniques that have been practiced by the Chinese for centuries.

Tai Chi can promote health, increase concentration, reduce stress, boost energy and improve overall well being. Tai chi’s slow gentle and tranquil movements can encourage mind and body harmony. The graceful movements of Tai chi can lower high blood pressure, improve cardiovascular and metabolic efficiency, ventilate the lungs, strengthen the bones and muscles, and loosen the joints.

The practice is suitable for all ages, with everyone practicing at their own pace. It is also suitable for both beginners or those who have practiced Tai chi previously and would like to deepen their understanding of Tai Chi. The course is based on the system of Tai chi of grandmaster huang sheng shyan.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

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What you will learn

Course outline

In this course, the students will learn Master Huang’s – Five Loosening (or Relaxing) Exercises and will learn the first part of Huang Tai Chi form.

Course outcome

This course could help you:

  • Reduce stress
  • Improve posture
  • Boost immune functioning
  • Improve circulation
  • Develop muscular strength
  • Improve coordination and balance
  • With the exploration of internal skill (nei gong), through refined relaxation, body alignment and mental focus (mindfulness), which is known in Chinese as “sung”

What you need to know

Entry requirements

This course is suitable for the complete beginner and assumes no prior knowledge or experience.

What you need to provide

  • Please wear comfortable clothes and flat-heeled shoes.

Class details

Start Date07 May 2024
End Date25 June 2024
Sessions8
DaysTue
Time5:30pm - 7:00pm
TutorRobert Russo
Location Chatswood Campus

$200

Delivery Mode

To meet the needs of our students Macquarie Community College balances delivery and engagement across permanent, regular and temporary delivery sites and offer face-to-face, remote zoom classes and self-paced learning options.

Ways to Study

  • On campus

Our college campus locations are:

    • Blacktown
    • Chatswood
    • Carlingford
    • Epping
    • Ryde
    • Mt Druitt
  • Virtual classroom
  • Complete workplace training
  • Combine ways to study

FAQ

How you got questions? Please see our comprehensive FAQ page for everything you need to know about Macquarie Community College, our policies, student support, application and enrolment procedures.

How to Enrol

Step 1

Anyone 18 years or older may enrol into our non-accredited short courses by:
• choosing the course you are interested in and;
• finding a day and time that is suitable.

Step 2

After selecting your course and class. click ‘’Enrol Now’’ and enter your details.
• You will be asked to verify your email through a secure link sent to your email address.
• Once you have returned to the enrolment page you will proceed through the secure checkout and payment process.
• Alternatively, you can call customer service on 1300 845 888.

To view our Terms and Conditions, please visit: https://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/terms-and-conditions/

Step 3

Once your enrolment has been processed, you will receive the following emails:
• Enrolment confirmation: you will receive this immediately after your enrolment has been processed. Please check and read your Terms and conditions.
• Tax invoice: the payer of your enrolment will receive this immediately after your enrolment has been processed.
• Course reminder: you will receive a reminder the day prior to your class commencement.
• Zoom link (for remote zoom classes only): you will receive a Zoom link and password the day prior to class commencement. If your course has multiple sessions, use the same link and password to access each session.