Ilona Tate Qigong is a reputable Tai Chi school in Newcastle upon Tyne, offering both in-person and online classes. Led by highly experienced teacher Ilona Tate, the school aims to help individuals cultivate energy and mindfulness through the ancient practise of Tai Chi Qigong.
Ilona has an extensive background in teaching Tai Chi Qigong in various settings such as workplaces, schools, care homes, and even TV and media situations. She is known for her adaptability and versatility, providing tailor-made individual sessions, longer courses, and one-off workshops. If you have any specific ideas or requests for classes or workshops, you can reach out to Ilona via email at ilona. tate888@gmail.
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The school has collaborated with numerous organisations to host one-off or regular events, including Lime Pictures, Newcastle University, Newcastle Meditation Centre, People's Theatre, and several schools and care homes. Ilona has also conducted sessions for Women's Institute groups across the region.
For those preferring online classes, Ilona offers live Zoom sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 11:15 am. These sessions consist of 55 minutes of general Tai Chi Qigong followed by 20 minutes of studying Phoenix in Graceful Clouds of Blessing. Students receive a recording of each session to study at their own pace. The cost is 22 per month for one class per week or 33 per month for two classes per week.
In addition to online classes, the school also offers in-person classes on Monday afternoons from 2 pm to 3 pm at South Gosforth Parish Hall. This class is suitable for individuals with mobility issues, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or those who prefer a gentler approach to Tai Chi Qigong. The class focuses on gentle, relaxed movements in harmony with mindful breathing, incorporating mindfulness concepts, health, and healing information. The cost for this class is 7 per session payable monthly.
Ilona Tate Tai Chi Qigong can be contacted at the address of Mitford Gardens, Wideopen, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 6LT or by phone at 0191 236 7150. More information can also be found on their Facebook page, “Ilona Tate Tai Chi Qigong, Newcastle.
Tai Chi Qigong is an ancient practise originating in China. It can be translated as “energy work” or “cultivating energy” and involves training or study dealing with Chi (or Qi) over a long period of regular practise. Qigong combines deep, mindful breathing with gentle, flowing movements, similar to Tai Chi. However, Tai Chi Qigong differs in that it focuses solely on improving health and healing and does not have necessary martial arts applications.
By joining Ilona Tate Qigong, individuals can embark on a journey towards energy cultivation, mindfulness, improved health, and inner balance through the practise of Tai Chi Qigong.