Thursday Morning Tai Chi Class in Dobhair , North West Donegal.
Join us of our Thursday tai chi class in Dobhair on Thursday mornings at 11:00. In the summertime we meet on the Gweedore beach, in front of the Ostan.
Beginners, intermediate and all levels, Tai Chi and Chi Kung. We practice the first part of the Yang 108 Public Form as well as the 8 Pieces Brocade, Ba Duan Jin, chi kung set.
Outdoor Tai Chi Classes in Donegal
My Tai Chi teacher taught his public Tai Chi class every Saturday throughout the year, with a few breaks for the holidays. If the weather was good, the Tai Chi class was always held outside. This is the way public tai chi is traditionally practiced and taught in China. The early morning is a beneficial time to practice tai chi, especially in pristine natural settings.
Here in Donegal, Ireland, we have an abundance of such places, yet there are no outdoor classes. Teachers are afraid of the rain and what that will do to the all-important numbers.
Master Li had me practice outside in all kinds of weather even during cold winters. I believe outdoor tai chi classes in Donegal would be fantastic in a semi-sheltered spot. The west of Ireland, Mayo, and Donegal, in particular, provide some of the best spots to practice Tai Chi in the world.
Although I have taught indoor tai chi classes I have always really wanted to do an outdoor Tai Chi class in Donegal. I had a couple of setbacks with lockdown restrictions but have finally started an outdoor tai chi class in Letterkenny. Two benefits of practicing tai chi outdoors are the fresh air and the lack of distractions we find at home. Practicing in a park helps us stay away from devices that would distract us indoors.
Many Chinese masters, including my own teachers, preferred teaching smaller groups outdoors. It is best to have a few students who want to learn and practice with each other.
