Still Flowing Tai Chi

06/05/2026

What a wonderful evening — thank you!
A huge thank you to everyone who came to last night’s Tai Chi taster session. We had around 40 people in the room, and the atmosphere was calm, friendly, and full of curiosity. It was a real joy to share the practice with so many new faces.

I’m now setting up not one, but two new weekly classes for Thursday evenings — 6pm to 7pm and 7pm to 8pm — so that everyone who enjoyed the taster has a chance to join a regular group.

I’ll be in touch very soon with details and how to reserve your place.

Looking forward to practising with you again
— Gareth

27/04/2026

Really looking forward to this event. Feel free to join me there if you're interested.

Come and join us for an afternoon of fun on Saturday 9 May between 1pm and 4pm at St. Andrew’s United Reformed Church, The Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1XQ for our Ageing Well event being held jointly with Southampton Manor Care Home and Caraway.

Please see our poster below for full details.

24/04/2026

Gentle movement, calm mind, steady balance.
Join one of our friendly Still Flowing Tai Chi classes across Totton, Southampton, Eastleigh, and Over Wallop.
Perfect for beginners and seniors — no experience needed, just comfortable clothing and curiosity.

17/04/2026

Understanding the Three Dantian ☯️

In Qigong, the body isn’t just moved — it’s cultivated. The Three Dantian represent key centres of transformation within us:

🔴 Lower Dantian – the foundation
Located in the lower abdomen, this is where energy is stored and developed. It’s closely linked with the Kidneys and the refinement of essence (Jing).

🟡 Middle Dantian – the centre of breath and feeling
In the chest, this relates to post-natal Qi — the energy we gain from breathing and food. It supports circulation, emotion, and vitality.

🔵 Upper Dantian – awareness and spirit
At the forehead, this is associated with Shen — clarity, focus, and consciousness.

Through practice, Qigong refines:
Jing → Qi → Shen

This isn’t about separate parts, but a continuous process of transformation — building, circulating, and refining energy for overall wellbeing.

04/04/2026

Most people think Tai Chi is just slow, gentle movement…
But the BBC recently highlighted something surprising:
👉Regular Tai Chi practice improves balance, reduces stress, effectively reduces fat, and benefits brain health.
What they don’t mention is this:
Those benefits only really show up when you’re shown how to do it properly and do it consistently.
That’s where most people get stuck.
If you’d like to explore tai chi further and see what it can do for you, feel free to get in touch.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/.../the-surprising-health-benefits...

04/04/2026

Most people think Tai Chi is just slow, gentle movement…
But the BBC recently highlighted something surprising:
👉Regular Tai Chi practice improves balance, reduces stress, effectively reduces fat, and benefits brain health.
What they don’t mention is this:
Those benefits only really show up when you’re shown how to do it properly and do it consistently.
That’s where most people get stuck.
If you’d like to explore tai chi further and see what it can do for you, feel free to get in touch.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/18gmYMx2ntW6Sdyl3fTH0Gw/the-surprising-health-benefits-of-tai-chi

30/03/2026

This video addresses three main questions:
What is Tai Chi?
What are the benefits of Tai Chi?
What can I expect from a Tai Chi class?

If you have any further questions, feel free to ask. You can also share your experience of Tai Chi.

This video addresses three main questions:What is Tai Chi?What are the benefits of Tai Chi?What can I expect from a Tai Chi class?If you have any further que...

23/03/2026

Another great class with Walfinch Southampton in Woolston Community Centre

23/03/2026

🌿 Still Flowing Tai Chi’s Three Principles 🌿
In Tai Chi, we don’t just move — we root, connect, and relax.
This visual captures the heart of our practice:
1️⃣ Root Before You Move – Stability first, then action
2️⃣ Move as One String of Pearls – Whole-body integration
3️⃣ Relax to Release – Softness creates strength
✨ It’s not about doing more — it’s about doing less, with awareness.
🌀 Let the form flow through you.

12/02/2026

04/02/2026

A massive thank you to the incredible 18 people who came to enjoy an hour of gentle movement yesterday at the Velmore Community Centre.