Tai Chi and Qigong for All Levels | Wairau Valley Hall

🌿 Join Nancy Sherwood for rejuvenating Tai Chi & Qigong classes suitable for all fitness levels at the Wairau Valley Peace Memorial Hall. These sessions combine gentle, energizing movements that improve mind-body balance, enhance wellbeing, strengthen your core, and develop focus.

Class highlights:

• Gentle exercises suitable for everyone - can be adapted to your mobility level
• Improves balance, posture and core strength
• Reduces arthritis symptoms and builds immunity
• Enhances memory, focus and concentration
• Join a supportive community with regular social gatherings

What to bring: Comfortable clothing, soft-soled shoes, water bottle and a sense of humour!

Cost: $5 per session

Contact Nancy: 03 572 2884 or 027 572 2881 | lasfronteras@xtra.co.nz

The Ancient Art of Movement for Modern Wellbeing 🧘‍♀️

Tai Chi and Qigong are centuries-old Chinese practices that have become increasingly popular in New Zealand for good reason. These gentle movement arts offer a perfect antidote to our fast-paced Kiwi lifestyle, providing both physical and mental benefits.

Unlike high-intensity workouts, Tai Chi focuses on slow, deliberate movements performed with awareness and internal resistance. This "moving meditation" helps reduce stress while improving flexibility, balance and strength—making it particularly valuable for fall prevention in older adults.

Physical benefits include:

• Improved balance and coordination
• Enhanced core strength and posture
• Better joint mobility and reduced pain
• Stronger muscles through gentle resistance

Mental wellbeing improvements:

• Stress reduction and relaxation
• Improved focus and concentration
• Enhanced mind-body connection
• Better sleep quality

Nancy's classes incorporate Qigong exercises that focus specifically on energy flow, helping to remove blockages and enhance overall vitality. The supportive group environment creates connection and community—something especially important in our rural Kiwi communities.

Whether you're recovering from injury, looking to maintain mobility as you age, or simply seeking a mindful practice to counter daily stress, these classes provide accessible movement options for all bodies. The practice builds progressively, allowing you to develop skills at your own pace while experiencing immediate benefits from your very first session.