Rachel Grande

Tai Chi for Health

Tai chi for Health is specially designed for people with arthritis. Created by Dr Paul Lam and a team of tai chi and medical experts in 1997; it is based on Sun style tai chi. This form features a higher stance (less deep knee bending) more mobility and relaxation through qigong (a breathing exercise that aids relaxation). It frees up stiff joints and works muscles gently, the focus on weight transference helps balance.

Tai chi for Health is learned over a series of weekly sessions.
Classes are over a 6 week term at a cost of £10 per session. Participants should wear comfortable trousers and flat supportive shoes. The Tai chi form is taught in a progressive sequence so regular attendance over the 6 weeks is recommended. The form can be taught in both seated and standing positions.

Rachel trained as a Physiotherapist in Bristol in 1994 and has been specialising in Rheumatology for the last 20 years. 

Having recently updated her instructor training in Dr Paul Lam’s ‘Tai Chi for Health’ she is teaching classes to help people maintain their mobility. 

Rachel is also a Registered Craniosacral therapist qualifying from CTET in London in 2000.

You can find our more about Rachel on her website

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