Long River Tai Chi Circle is a renowned Tai chi school based in Falkirk, Scotland. The school is led by Wolfe Lowenthal, a dedicated student of Cheng Man-ch'ing, and a respected author of books such as “There are no Secrets” and “Gateway to the Miraculous.
The school focuses on the practise of Professor Cheng Man-ch'ing's 'simplified' 37 posture Yang-style form, which is suitable for practitioners of all levels. Long River Tai Chi Circle emphasises three key pillars of study: Form, Push Hands, and Sword.
The school offers weekly classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The Tuesday classes take place at The Guide Hall in Pleasance Square, Falkirk, with the Form class from 8pm to 9pm and Advanced Form from 9pm to 10pm.
Wednesday classes are held at the Braeport Centre in Cathedral View, Dunblane. The Form class starts at 7. 30pm, followed by the Advanced Form from 8. 30pm to 9.
30pm.
On Thursdays, the school returns to The Guide Hall in Pleasance Square, Falkirk, offering the Form class from 7pm to 8pm, Push Hands from 8pm to 9pm, and Sword practise from 9pm to 10pm.
Long River Tai Chi Circle welcomes individuals of all skill levels and encourages both beginners and experienced practitioners to join their classes. No prior experience is necessary, and participants can simply turn up for most classes. However, prospective students can also contact Gordon at 07852 726668 or Neil at 07769 700096 for more information about the Wednesday classes.
The school's locations for practising Tai chi are well-equipped and easily accessible. The Bellsmeadow Scout Hut, located at 10 Bellsmeadow Road, Falkirk, offers an old scout hut with a beautiful wooden floor, toilet facilities, and its own car park. Additionally, parking is plentiful along the side of the building. The Girl Guide Hall, situated in Booth Place, Pleasance Square, Falkirk, is an active guide hall with parking spaces nearby, though parking close to the building itself can occasionally be challenging.
Long River Tai Chi Circle has established connexions and affiliations with various Tai chi communities around the world. They have contacts in places such as Amherst, MA; Northampton, MA; Brattleboro, VT; New York City; Callicoon, NY; Hadley, MA; Keene, NH; Oklahoma City, OK; Rockland County, NY; Spain; Prague, Czech Republic; the Netherlands; Toulouse, France; Medelln, Antioquia, Colombia; and Stroud, England. These connexions allow for an enriched and diverse Tai chi experience for students.
To get in touch with Long River Tai Chi Circle, individuals can send an email or message through the school's “get in touch” page on their website. The school's contact information is as follows: Gordon Ewing, email: gordon@longrivertaichi. Org, phone: 07852 726668.
Whether you are a beginner looking to embark on a Tai chi journey or an experienced practitioner seeking a community to deepen your practise, Long River Tai Chi Circle in Falkirk welcomes all with open arms. Join their classes to experience the beauty and benefits of Tai chi for yourself.