Established in 1990 the Mei Quan Academy of Tai Chi provides tai chi, qi gong, martial art and meditation classes. We teach all aspects of traditional Yang style tai chi in a friendly and welcoming environment. Tai chi (also spelt t'ai chi or taiji) is an ancient, tried and tested system of exercise with a basis in martial arts. It is famous for developing relaxation, reducing stress, and balancing body and mind. It improves core strength, flexibility, energy levels and overall health and fitness. - improve general health and fitness - increase flexibility - improve core strength - increase energy levels - develop balance and grounding - combat stress - learn to relax the body and focus the mind During the beginners course, introducing the basics of tai chi and qigong, you will learn a set of easy and beneficial qigong exercises, and you will learn the first part of the Beijing 24-step tai chi form, as well as developing basic tai chi skills, for example in steppi