Awaken your senses retreat, 4 May 2024
Join me for a truly transformative day of self-care with the healing power of tai chi and qigong at my “Awaken Your Senses Retreat” at the Auckland Botanic Gardens, Manurewa, on Sat 4 May.
Relax and let go of stress with restorative tai chi and qigong. Reconnect with nature by creating your own earth art, liberating all of your senses with nature journaling, and sampling the delightful tastes and aromas of the edible/herb gardens. Read More
Free tai chi for World of Cultures Festival, March & April 2024
Embark on a tai chi adventure with us to experience Tai Chi for Fun and Energy. There’ll be six opportunities to learn over March and April, across Ranui, Te Atatū and Manurewa.
These fun, family-friendly workshops are part of Auckland’s 2024 World of Cultures Festival. Read More
Free tai chi, Huia Lodge Late event, Fri 22 Mar 2024
Energize your body and soul at this FREE Huia Lodge Late event, in Cornwall Park. Fri 22 Mar, from 5 – 7pm. I’ll be part of vibrancy with my rejuvenating, 15-minute tai chi drop-in sessions during the evening.
Join me to shake off the week’s stress so you can embrace a fun evening with lots of other activities, performances and exhibitions. Read More
Free summer tai chi from January to March 2024
FREE tai chi and qigong sessions with Kia Ora Tai Chi will be held (weather depending) in Cornwall Park every Sunday morning, 9am, and Tuesday evening, 6pm. Starting on Sunday 21 January and finishing on Tuesday 26 March 2022. Ideal for beginners. All welcome. Read More
2023: Good things happened with Kia Ora Tai Chi
2023 has had many challenges but also much to celebrate and be thankful for – Sizzling summer tai chi, super stars on TV, Matariki mindfulness, spinning and twirling, taking tai chi back to the home of tai chi and how a little snow rabbit stole our hearts Read More
What happens in vagus doesn’t stay in vagus
You might have heard the expression “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” (as in Las Vegas). However, this doesn’t apply to the vagus nerve in our bodies. What happens with that nerve affects our health and the health of our organs
If you want to stop gambling with your health, place your bets instead on your vagus nerve. Read More
New beginners welcome on Monday evenings, Sept – Dec 2023
Adults of any age and ability are welcome to join the tai chi and qigong Monday evening class for beginners, in Manurewa, from September to December 2023.
Your first class is free and please arrive for this class between 6.15 and 6.29pm. Please RSVP before you attend. Read More
Mindful tai chi, qigong and journaling for Matariki 2023
In honour of the twin occasions of Matariki and Mindfulness Month during July 2023, I will teach three mindful and restorative sessions so you can learn how to reduce stress and create your own calm and centred universe.
This amazing combo of journaling, tai chi and qigong will be a fund-raiser for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. Read More
Beginners tai chi and qigong class starts in June 2023
A new beginners’ tai chi and qigong class will start In Clendon, Manurewa, on the evening of Monday 12 June 2023, 6.30 – 7.15pm.
Adults of any age and ability are welcome. Your first class is free. Read More
Workshops: Reduce stress and rebalance with 5-Element Qigong, April 2023
Wouldn’t it be amazing if there was a way to rebalance yourself when you felt ‘out of kilter’. Absolutely! Through the ancient, restorative art of 5-Element Qigong you can learn how to harmonise and rejuvenate your body, mind and soul.
I offer two very special and in-depth workshops, on Sat April 15th and Sat April 29th 2023, to learn 5-Element Qigong, which will rebalance your movement and breathing inline with the five elements of Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire.
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