Tai Chi Exercise Classes

In January 2003 a Tai Chi class, with teacher Lesley Relph, started at Caldbeck Cricket Club, meeting from 1.30 until 2.30 and followed by tea and biscuits provided by Lend a Hand Group volunteers. Originally it was intended that the classes would be held fortnightly, but, such was their popularity that Lesley agreed to have them weekly and the class was moved to Caldbeck Village Hall which provided more room for the well-attended sessions.

About fourteen people attend on a regular basis, most of whom are in the over 55 age group and the sessions have proved to be eagerly anticipated social events, as well as being beneficial to all concerned. Lesley keeps the class working hard, varying the exercises and cheerfully demonstrating trickier moves until everyone gets the hang of things .After warm up exercises the class generally proceeds with Shibashi, with moves such as “separate the clouds”, “paint the rainbow”, “gazing at the moon” and “repulse monkey”! Each session winds down with a short period of meditation, followed by a reviving cup of tea..

The classes is on Wednesday afternoons from 1.30 prompt to 2.30. Why not come along and have a go? For more information contact the Northern Fells Group on 016974 78094