Tai Chi & Qigong
Online classes of Qigong, Tai Chi and meditation are currently running via Zoom. Daniel runs Tai Chi form practice the last Tuesday of every month at Northam Community center. Please read on or get in touch for more details.
Join our online classes, where you will delve into breathwork, medical Qigong and channel theory with an experienced inststructor. Live sessions run Thursdays at 11:00 am in blocks of 4 weekly classes, with recordings available for convenient practice. Face to face workshops are also running for practical fine tuning, contact us for details.
To give you a feel please take a look at this clip of Daniel promoting strong lungs and a fortified immune system.
Enrollment is easy through the Highest Springs shop or by reaching out directly. All are welcome!
Highest Springs cover Tai Chi and Qigong in North Devon and across the south west, as well as at prestigious retreats like Yeotown. The focus is on well-being and re-connection with nature.
We offer Tai Chi and Qigong experiences outside in the natural world that are both regenerative and fortifying. Literally filling the lungs with fresh air and surrounding ourselves with nature brings harmony! Past workshops have been held at special places such as the stunning RHS Rosemoor Torrington and the beautiful Blenheim Gardens in Minehead, their outstanding beauty alone helps lift spirits and bring an internal peace.
Discover the essence of Tai Chi practice and experience the wisdom of these ancient arts first-hand. Daniel instructs in the Chen Man Ching short form and Qigong and Wuji standing exercises. Our form includes additional postures inspired by Dr Chi Chiang-tao, further enhancing its health benefits. We are running a Tai Chi practice class the last Tuesday of every month, 15:00 to 16:30 at the Northam community association hall. Come and have a go and get the flow!
Click these links to see videos of Dr Chi and Chen Man Ching practicing the forms beautifully, movement like this is what you will be getting involved in!
Tai Chi Bang (Flute)
Daniel is an associate instructor for Master Jessie Tsao of Tai Chi Health Ways, specializing in the Tai Chi Bang eight immortal flute form. This form, inspired by the ancient Chinese folklore charachter Han Xiang, combines Chen style Tai Chi movements with self-defence and Daoist meditation techniques. It offers numerous benefits:
- Cultivate internal energy and circulation.
- Prevent carpal tunnel in computer users and musicians.
- Promotes Strength, balance and flexible joints.
- Provides meditation.
- Trains tendons in the wrist for grip strength.
- Good for conditioning in sports such as squash, tennis and cricket.
Please click on this links to get a feel of Tai Chi Bang.
Qigong styles
Qigong is a Chinese healing art that encourages a series of gentle focused exercises and breathing techniques to enhance stamina, flexibility and relaxation, thereby improving the healing process.
At Highest Springs we cover aspects like channel theory, five elements Qigong and Shibashi (18 movements) to address various health issues and promote overall well-being. Please have a look at this link to see what is involved in a typical Qigong form.
Meditation and Mindfulness
Meditation and mindfullness are integral to Tai Chi philosopophy, offering tools to reduce stress and enhance mental clarity. Guided meditation sessions on zoom cover, acupressure points, calming the nervous system, health and body scans and breathing techniques. Come and give it a try.
Daniel has many years experience in meditation and has good insight on an approach into this from a Tai Chi and Daoist perspective.
Sessions are held Saturday mornings 10:00 am on a donation basis. Starting in Autumn running through to Spring for the darker months.
Please get in touch for more information and access details.
To see how such techniques can improve the mind scientifically, please take a look at this interesting information on how meditation changes the structure of the brain Scientific America.
Client Testimonial
Ten years ago minor damage to my spinal cord killed motor nerves to my legs. After surgery I was told that they had stabilised the problem, but couldn’t help further…I was left with almost full faculties, but with a strange walk! As the muscles in my legs compensated they tightened up worsening matters. Physiotherapists suggested exercises, but not much happened. My wife and I always thought we would try Tai Chi once retired. After a fortuitous meeting with Dan Gorvett, he taught us seemingly effortless 18 exercises of the Shibashi Form. It's 3 months since I started my daily routine, although progress is slow it's been amazing. It has helped with my strength, flexibility, balance and breathing. I am now walking more normally. I whole heartedly recommend Tai Chi Qi Gong to young and old and Dan as your teacher, who is excellent and a fount of knowledge and enlightenment.
Mike