Welcome To The
Shropshire Tai Chi Academy
The Academy runs Tai Chi classes at various Shropshire venues. (Please refer to ‘Tai Chi Classes and Contacts’ for locations)
Our Aims
- Facilitate and encourage people to share in the Tai Chi and related arts as taught by Master Moy Lin-Shin.
- Enable people aged 18 and over from all walks of life to enjoy the benefits of Tai Chi.
- Provide instruction to allow people to participate in Tai Chi on a regular basis and train volunteer instructors to teach Tai Chi and related arts.
- Encourage involvement in Tai Chi in local communities.
- Develop an understanding of the benefits of this form of gentle exercise, as it promotes mental and physical well-being.
The potential health benefits of learning and practising Tai Chi includes:
- Increased muscle strength and improved flexibility of joints i.e. beneficial to people with arthritis, lower back, shoulder and neck pain
- Improved bone density i.e. beneficial for people with osteoporosis
- Better functioning of internal organs
Improved cardiovascular, circulation and respiratory functions - Improved concentration and memory
- Reduced stress
The Academy is not affiliated with any religious organisations
February Workshop
We are pleased to share further details of our first workshop of the year. Our February workshop will now be a two day event, with visiting instructor Darren Pryke. Saturday 22nd February Mereside Community Hall, Springfield, Shrewsbury. SY2 6LH. 10am - 4pm. Sunday...
Jo Lendon
Unfortunately we enter 2025 with very sad news. We learned last weekend that our dear friend, Jo Lendon, had passed away. Jo was a founder of the Academy, a driving force within Tai Chi – not only in Shropshire, but across the UK and beyond – and an instructor,...
New Year’s Resolution? Try Tai Chi (Amended Dates)
Amended dates. Are you thinking about a New Year's resolution? Why not try Tai Chi! Along with Claire's new Monday evening class, Gareth and Ed will be returning to the beginning of the set in their Wednesday evening class in January. While you can start Tai Chi at...