Tai Chi for Health

At our clinic

As well as Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine treatment, Tai Chi classes are offered to empower people in their own health.
Yuki Kobayashi is a certified instructor and senior trainer of the Tai Chi for Health Institute.

Weekly classes are offered as below:

Subject to change, please contact first before coming

Indoor classes

Tuesdays 9.15-10.15am Beginners | 10.15-11.15am Improvers — Teach Diarmada Castledermot Community Centre

Wednesdays 9.15-10.15am Improvers | 10.15-11.15am Beginners — Monasterevin Community Centre W34 FH24

Thursdays 9.15-10.15am Beginners — Kilcullen Parish Centre
7-8pm Beginners | 8-9pm Improvers — Old Hardware, Narraghmore R14 KV78

Outdoor classes

Wednesdays 12-1pm

Saturdays 10-11am — Moyleabbey Organic Farm R14 D667

Fees are 10 euro per class

What is Tai Chi?

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese mind-body practice that combines slow, gentle movements, deep breathing, and meditation. Often referred to as “meditation in motion”, it originated as an ancient martial art but is now primarily practiced for relaxation, stress reduction, and overall physical and mental well-being.

Core Elements

Movement:
Graceful, circular, low-impact movements.

Breathing:
Deep, controlled breathing coordinated with movement.

Meditation:
A mindful state, body awareness and being in the moment.

Philosophy:
Rooted in Taoist principles, balancing qi and yin and yang.

Main Styles

Chen:
The oldest style, mixing slow movements with explosive power.

Yang:
Most widely practiced, slow and expansive.

Sun:
Higher stances, agile stepping, accessible for beginners.

Wu & Wu Hao:
Compact movements, subtle internal power.

Health Benefits

Balance & Fall Prevention:
Strengthens lower-body, reduces fall risk.

Pain Relief:
Reduces chronic pain, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia.

Mental Health:
Relieves stress, anxiety, and depression.

Tai Chi for Health Institute

The Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) is a non-profit organization founded in 2010 by Dr. Paul Lam and his medical colleagues. It is dedicated to empowering people to improve their wellness through medically supported Tai Chi programs designed for arthritis, fall prevention, and rehabilitation.

The institute is known for developing specialized, easy-to-learn Tai Chi modules, backed by extensive research and recommended by major health organizations globally, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and various Arthritis Foundations.

Instructor Training: The institute trains and certifies instructors to ensure safe and effective teaching. To date, tens of thousands of instructors have been certified globally.

Targeted Programs: They offer specific programs like Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Tai Chi for Diabetes, and Tai Chi for Rehabilitation.

Quality Control: It maintains strict ethical standards and continuous support for its certified instructors and participants.