New Tai Chi beginners class starting Sat Sept 25th @ Highgate Fitness Studios, London N6
A new 10 week beginners course in Tai Chi 42-step form. This course gives you the ability to get yourself familiar with this beautiful form and the consepts of Tai Chi. Small group size, max 8 students per course guarantee individual tuition and attention. The classes take place on Saturdays 12-1pm at a comfortable matted studio at Highgate Fitness Studios 191-199Archway Rd, London N6. 10 weeks course is 120 pounds, call 0208-3404113 to book your place as places are limited!
The Zdenko Domancic Method of Bioenergy Healing
Cheyne practises Domancic Method energy healing on donations basis. The clients should reserve four consecutive days, preferably at the same hour, to attend the healing.
While waiting for the website renewal which will include more information about the Domancic Method, please call in for a chat and/or follow this link to view the documentary "Think About It", which focusses on
the work of Mr. Domancic at his clinic in Slovenia.
http://www.bioenergylifeproject.com/Bioenergylifeproject/Think_About_it.html
A selection of Qigong and Tai Chi articles
The following links are a selection of very interesting and positive articles which have been published in various UK newspapers.
The Guardian:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/besttreatments/2009/oct/29/tai-chi-shows-promise-for-arthritis-of-the-knee
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/besttreatments/2009/mar/25/tai-chi-may-aid-stroke-patients
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/jul/06/healthandwellbeing.relaxation20
THE Times:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article3740147.ece
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article1738982.ece
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/scotland/article1057570.ece
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article6984766.ece?token=null&offset=12&page=2
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/travel/destinations/china/article3503436.ece
The Independent
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/tai-chi-is-good-for-health-but-researchers-still-dont-know-why-565723.html
The Telegraph
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/6453806/Tai-Chi-can-ease-the-pain-of-arthritis.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/6966040/Exercise-in-old-age-helps-thinking-research.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/3279137/Tai-Chi-helps-asthma-symptoms.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/theroyalfamily/3491753/The-Duchess-of-Cornwall-plans-to-take-up-pilates-or-Tai-Chi.html
U.K.K.A. Kettlebell Training Course with Steve Angel and Leon Baillie
An introductory 3 hour workshop open for fitness professionals and those interested
in kettlebell training.
Saturday May 16th at All Saints Church Hall, Highgate, London N6.
The course will cover: History of Kettlebell Training, Kettlebell qualities and benefits,
What to look for in safe kettlebell training, Training methods and moves.
3 Hour Workshop £90. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance. For more
information please call Leon:07961824823 or Steve:07876518540. www.ukka.org
Water Form Workshop - Venice March 09
I would like to say a great big thank you to Roberta Politzi for organising the recent Water Form Workshop
in Venice.
This was a huge success and a wonderful experience for all who attended, and was an invaluable opportunity
to meet and train with the whole extended Water Form family from all over Europe, Columbus Ohio and Chicago USA.
And an extra special thanks to Sifu Nathan for giving us such an inspiring and thought provoking
workshop.
Water Style Form and Applications Workshop - London January 09 with Sifu Nathan Menaged.
Sifu Nathan Menaged will be teaching in London for the first time this coming January, and this is an opportunity not to be missed! The theme of the workshop is Water Style Boxing - Form and Applications, and is open to all, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners of Tai Chi and the Internal Martial Arts.
The workshop will take place January 09 on Friday 16th, 17th and 18th at Hampstead Town Hall, Haverstock Hill, London NW3 4QP. The town hall is just over the road from Belsize Park tube on the Northern Line, and will take place in the Small Hall.
Cost for the 3 days is £200, or £80 for individual days.
Places are limited so early booking is essential! For further details or to book your place please call me asap on 0208 340 4113.
November 5th, 2008
Training and teaching in the USA
For the second time this year I have just returned from 10 days training in Water Style Boxing and the Tai Chi of Grandmaster William C.C. Chen at my teacher Sifu Nathan Menaged's school in Columbus, Ohio. Accompanying me was my friend and student Keith who I was delighted to have join me for the whole experience. Meeting and training with Grandmaster Chen was a wonderful experience, as he is a great teacher with an infectious enthusiasm for his art. I would like to thank Grandmaster Chen, Sifu Nathan and all his students for making us feel so welcome, and for giving us such valuable material to work with.
I then travelled to Pittsburgh to teach a very successful workshop in Qigong for Spinal Health over five days at Chatham University. During this time I was introduced to a woman police officer called Christa who teaches a regular self-defence class on the campus, and was asked to 'guest' at her class. This was a great experience and I was delighted to meet Christa and to work with her group of enthusiastic students. I would like to say a big thank you to Julie Arnhiem for organising my workshops at Chatham once again.
November 5th, 2008
Summer 08 - Tai Chi in Waterlow Park!
At last the Summer is here, and however changable the weather may be I am once again holding a regular
Tai Chi and Qigong class every Saturday at 10.30am in the beautiful surroundings of Waterlow Park, Highgate N6.
This is the third summer running for this very popular class, and is a great way to start your weekend.
Meet at the big oak tree by the Highgate Cemetery entrance to Waterlow Park. (Please note that if it's pouring with rain then the class will take place from 10.30am at Highgate Fitness Studios).
Cost: £7 Drop-in or £30 for six-class card. All levels welcome!
August 5th, 2008
Water Style Boxing
I have recently returned from spending 12 days training in Water Style Boxing at Sifu Nathan Menaged's school
in Columbus, Ohio, USA. It was a truly wonderful experience which was both intensely challenging and inspiring.
I wish to thank Sifu Nathan and all his students who made me feel so welcome during my time there, and for
patiently helping me to break out of old patterns and habits, and to (slowly, but hopefully surely)
understand what this extraordinary and beautiful art is all about.
April 14, 2008
"A Light Shining in the Darkness"
Here is an article which I wrote for the current Spring/Summer 08 BAThH Journal. The article (which is the first in a series) is an account of my experiences while studying Hypnosis with my teacher and friend, the late Dr. Vernon Bell.