Join a Tai Chi course and feel the benefits for yourself
Tai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defence purposes and its health benefits. It is a practical application of the Yin/Yang theory which reflects balance, harmony and perfect relationship and combines subtle postural alignments with mindfulness training. Tai Chi promotes a return to deep natural
breathing which improves the flow of Qi [energy] to the internal organs. The nervous system relaxes and releases stress, leading to a profound feeling of well-being.
Benefits of regularly practicing Tai Chi include increased longevity, improved mental health, a reduced risk of falling, and increased general health in elderly people. It is also known to help with stress, anxiety, low mood, fatigue, poor immunity, weak digestion, bone and muscle problems, arthritis, menstrual dysfunction and high blood pressure.
The gentle movements make Tai Chi more accessible than other forms of exercise and while the benefits in older populations are obvious, Tai Chi can is practiced by people of all ages.
breathing which improves the flow of Qi [energy] to the internal organs. The nervous system relaxes and releases stress, leading to a profound feeling of well-being.
Benefits of regularly practicing Tai Chi include increased longevity, improved mental health, a reduced risk of falling, and increased general health in elderly people. It is also known to help with stress, anxiety, low mood, fatigue, poor immunity, weak digestion, bone and muscle problems, arthritis, menstrual dysfunction and high blood pressure.
The gentle movements make Tai Chi more accessible than other forms of exercise and while the benefits in older populations are obvious, Tai Chi can is practiced by people of all ages.
Images from the Tai Chi Classes at Donahies Community School and Portmarnock Community School
Where to find a Tai Chi course in Dublin, Wexford, Cork, Kildare or Louth
Many schools within the NACED network run Tai Chi courses. If you would like to sample this ancient form of mind/body exercise for yourself and improve your physical and mental wellbeing, check out the courses running at the following schools:
Ashton School, Cork City • Cabinteely Community School, Dublin 18 • Coláiste Chiaráin, Leixlip. Co Kildare • Coolmine Community School, Dublin 15 • Donahies Community School, Dublin 13 • Douglas Community School, Cork City • Gorey Community School, Co Wexford • Hartstown Community School, Dublin 15 • O'Fiaich Institute, Dundalk, Co Louth • Old Bawn Community School, Tallaght, Dublin 24 • Palmerstown Community School, Dublin 20 • Pobalscoil Neasáin, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 • Portmarnock Community School, Dublin • Scoil Mhuire Community School, Clane • St Colmcille's Community School, Knocklyon, Dublin 16 • St Tiernan’s Community School, Ballally, Dublin 16.
The type of Tai Chi practiced varies from school to school. Please check course descriptions on school websites further details.
A number our schools also run Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation courses, which can also help improve mental and physical wellbeing, along with a broad range of hobby and certified courses.
Ashton School, Cork City • Cabinteely Community School, Dublin 18 • Coláiste Chiaráin, Leixlip. Co Kildare • Coolmine Community School, Dublin 15 • Donahies Community School, Dublin 13 • Douglas Community School, Cork City • Gorey Community School, Co Wexford • Hartstown Community School, Dublin 15 • O'Fiaich Institute, Dundalk, Co Louth • Old Bawn Community School, Tallaght, Dublin 24 • Palmerstown Community School, Dublin 20 • Pobalscoil Neasáin, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 • Portmarnock Community School, Dublin • Scoil Mhuire Community School, Clane • St Colmcille's Community School, Knocklyon, Dublin 16 • St Tiernan’s Community School, Ballally, Dublin 16.
The type of Tai Chi practiced varies from school to school. Please check course descriptions on school websites further details.
A number our schools also run Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation courses, which can also help improve mental and physical wellbeing, along with a broad range of hobby and certified courses.