Lockdown Testimonials

  • "Firstly I would like to say how much the outdoor sessions on the Moor and Manor Heath have helped me. Absolutely brilliant!!!"

    — GF

  • “Thank you for your endeavours to keep going this year..its been a lifesaver.”

    — SH

  • “Thank you so much for your commitment & dedication. Your sessions both on the Moor & most importantly on the internet have been so helpful for my well being both physically & mentally and both Linda and I can’t thank you, David and Frances enough.”

    — CM

  • "Tai Chi in the Park” – June to October…Thank you everyone for your continued support on the Moor all Summer – it has been amazing. What a difference we have all felt ‘being in nature’ and enjoying the energy from the trees and our precious earth. Already looking forward to practice outdoors again!"

    — Anon

  • I really look forward to Mondays at 11.00 am. It's great to have something positive to put on the calendar instead of activities being cancelled. Meeting up face to face at a safe distance is brilliant together with the fresh air and birds singing plus the occasional curious dog makes it even more special.

    - C.H.

  • "I’m enjoying the Qi Gong videos so much and they’ve also been a real lifeline for my 84 year old mum, who lives alone. It’s really lifted her spirits and helped her with her rheumatic joints".

    -L.C.

  • "Loving your videos!! Thank you so much. They have really helped in the current climate. Calm X is brilliant. ❤️ Love and good health to you both x"

    -C.M.

  • "thanks again Marsha, for all you are doing for people during the lockdown".

    -L.A.

  • "just want to say how much I appreciate the weekly videos, they are most welcome".

    -C.R.

T’ai Chi and QigongTestimonials

  • "This was my first Qigong workshop with Marsha and just like the classes everyone was friendly, welcoming and supportive. Marsha as always went through the movements clearly and took time to talk through each of the moves, giving us time to practise, write down any notes and ask any questions we had. Really looking forward to the mindfulness workshop in November. I would highly recommend Tai Chi Tigers, if in doubt just give it a go, you won’t regret it"

    — Chell

  • "I have been practicing tai chi with Marsha and David for 10 years and have never tired of the tranquility and calm gained from tai chi having also gained better balance and flexibility. I had Covid in February and the tai chi breathing helped so much and is still helping me now. I would recommend these classes to absolutely anyone Marsha is a brilliant instructor-explaining the moves and how they affect your bodily functions".

    — M.S.

  • Thought I would let you know that after today's session my back pain completely disappeared by the time I met with Sue in town. The relief of walking up from Sainsburys to cafe Nero at pace without pain was beyond my expectations. Many thanks.

    — J.H.

  • "Thank you Marsha for another brilliant workshop. As always the 2 hours just flew by. You make the workshops so interesting, introducing us to new moves and challenges, keeping us ‘on our toes’ (literally!). The Qi Gong exercise today, Eight Threads of Gold, was just one of those challenges. It was mentally and physically envigorating, so much so, that when I arrived home I was so full of energy that I washed the car, brushed up the leaves in the garden and cleaned out 2 lots of guttering! Really looking forward to the next workshop, who knows how many jobs I will manage next time!!"

    — Sue. H

  • "Thank you Marsha for another great workshop and for all your patience. The new exercises presented us with yet more thought provoking challenges but it was also so interesting listening to the others attending the workshop. Everyone sharing their experiences and knowledge was inspiring and very helpful in understanding the term ‘mindfulness’ and how it affects our daily lives. Now all I need to do is remember how to do the ‘movements’!"

    — Sue

  • "I truly believe that your tai chi classes (and of course David’s for a while) have helped me significantly in getting to where I am now. Much of what you have taught me will stay in my regular mental health toolbox for ever (although I fear that the sequences of the forms may leave me)".

    — C.H.

  • "In the past I have suffered with high blood pressure. At my annual check up this year, the nurse took my blood pressure 3 times because she didn’t believe how much it had dropped! I believe it is all down to Tai Chi practice. I feel so much better too"

    — Jean

  • "Last week I came to class in pain, I limped into the room but determined to do something about it, I joined in the Tai Chi exercises and kept within my pain threshold. At some point something happened (I don’t know when) but I walked out of the class at the end of the session painfree and still remain painfree. I was so excited I shared my story the following week with the whole class. I recommend Tai Chi & Qigong exercise to everyone"

    — Grace P

  • "Tai Chi is perfect for someone like me who dislikes sweaty gyms and frenetic exercise. It is calm and relaxing whilst at the same time, a thorough workout. After doing Tai Chi for only a short time, I feel more toned and supple and it is certainly helping the creaking joints to become more supple. I love it!"

    — Val

  • "Had the worst marks ever for my exams last year and had a lousy interview although I got the job. Needed to improve my exam results this year so Mum suggested Tai Chi – WHAT!! Not having much to loose I did some with her and you know what – my results were the best ever!! Must have been a fluke or it was the extra study I put in. To get a better job I needed to go through the interview process again (same panel) this year but I was so stressed, guess what Mum suggested again – well I did Tai Chi with her. The interview panel could not believe the difference in my confidence and my responses to their questions. I was brilliant! Now what could I say to Mum? Coincidence again?"

    — Richard B

  • "I have always enjoyed excellent health but about a year ago I suffered a slippage of a bone which left me unable to use my left leg and hobbling with the use of a walking stick.What a shock! My excellent chiropractor recommended Tai Chi. After a year of daily swimming and regular attendance at Marsha’s wonderful Tai Chi classes, my leg has become stronger and stronger. I practise the Tai Chi exercises several times during the day; when waiting for the kettle to boil, in the shower, standing at the supermarket checkout —- literally anytime. The exercises have helped strengthen my leg and I can honestly say that I feel 95% better. Tai Chi has given me my life back. It has also helped me with an arthritic hand and can now control the pain without Ibuprofen. Thank you"

    — Irene K

  • I just wanted to say a big thank you Tai Chi Tigers & especially to Marsha & David for what they have done, for myself in particular. I like the way my Tai Chi lessons are nicely varied & target all parts of the body for exercises and improvement of breathing techniques, which is important for me because I am an asthmatic. The result of my exercising every week with Tai Chi, table tennis and walking football has had many benefits for myself. These are a 1.5 stone weight loss, fitness and reduction of my blood pressure by 25%, + plus a lower BMI. To achieve all this, I also had to change my eating habits, and reduce the portion size of food, sugar, calories & salt. Fortunately with my Tai Chi classes I have also made some new friends, and introduced others to the great benefits of these classes. In conclusion, my future looks greatly improved for health, hopefully deterring illnesses like type 2 diabetes. I assure many others could reap the rewards that I have from my Tai Chi & fitness programmes, so I will continue to extol the virtues of Tai Chi in particular.

    -A.C.