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Flowstates Tai Chi is a new Bristol-based (Bs3) group enhancing health through movement. The system integrates TaiChi, Qi Gong and biomechanics.

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Tai Chi / Qigong Day Workshop with Bruce, inc. Gro

Tai Chi / Qigong Day Workshop with Bruce, inc. Group sauna sessions.
£50

Saturday 24th October
10.00-17.00

Tai Chi / Qigong Retreat with Bruce Turner + Group Sauna Sessions

Join Bruce for a full day of mindful movement and revitalisation supported by the wonderful Ardagh Community Sauna.

Tai Chi and Qigong are time-proven practices combining dynamic movement and relaxation. Sometimes described as “meditation in motion”, or “movement medicine”, the systems can help develop flexibility, core strength, balance, coordination, mobility and body awareness, while creating a deep sense of stillness and connection.

Throughout the day, Bruce will guide you through accessible Tai Chi and Qigong exercises, suitable for beginners, and those with previous experience. There’s no pressure to ‘keep up’ or be super agile — the practice is about finding your own rhythm and giving your body and mind space to reset.

The day will also include a group sauna session, giving you the opportunity to unwind, relax and enjoy the restorative warmth of the sauna after your practice.
A nourishing day to slow down, breathe, move.

#Taijiwuxigong #Taiji #Qigong #QigongPractice #MindfulMovement #Breathwork #SomaticWellbeing #SaunaWellness #CommunitySauna #SaunaAndWellness #NorthBristol #BristolWellbeing #BristolWorkshops #FlowstatesWellbeing #MovementAndMindfulness #MindBodyConnection #WellbeingWorkshop #SelfCareDay #HolisticWellbeing #BristolEvents

Main Image: Cellular Automata’ by @edmund_dantes_s

Main Image: Cellular Automata’ by @edmund_dantes_studio

Information source - BBC Sounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002zrqy

#TaijiWuxigong #TaiChi #Taiji #Qigong #QiGongPractice TaiChiPractice Neigong InternalArts MovingMeditation QigongForHealth

🌿 New Taijiwuxigong (Qi Gong) class in South Brist

🌿 New Taijiwuxigong (Qi Gong) class in South Bristol 🌿

Looking for a great way to improve movement and wellbeing?

Join us for Taijiwuxigong (a Modern form of Qi Gong) — a gentle and powerful practice combining mindful movement, relaxed breathing and focused intention to support health, balance, vitality and wellbeing.

✨ Suitable for beginners 🌱 accessible movement 🧘 Develop relaxation, stretching the body, awareness + calm 💚 An optimised approach to exercise and wellbeing

Come and discover an alternative movement practice in a friendly, welcoming setting in South Bristol.

📍 South Bristol, UK 🗓️ New class starting soon 📩 Get in touch for details / to book your place.

https://flowstates.info/wellbeing/bs3-community-project-taijiwuxigong-course-information/

#SouthBristol #BristolWellbeing #BristolQiGong #QiGongBristol #TaijiWuxigong BristolWellness BristolHealth MindfulMovement HolisticHealth AlternativeExercise GentleExercise MovementForWellbeing

“In order to become a master you need 4 things: go

“In order to become a master you need 4 things: good teachers; good friends; and to be in the right place at the right time.”
— Dr Shen

Our practice may begin with us — turning up, paying attention, learning the movements, experiencing the result.

But as we continue, we discover how much our progress is shaped by the people around us.

A good teacher guides, inspires and gives us energy. Good friends and fellow practitioners can encourage, challenge and support us.

And being in the right place, at the right time, can create the conditions for something to unfold that we could never have forced.

Perhaps this is one of the gifts of Taijiwuxigong: we practise together, and we grow together - like a forest :)

I am extremely grateful for the teachers, friends and community that make the system possible. 🌿

If you’re in BS3, Southville, Bedminster or elsewhere in Bristol and are curious about Taijiwuxigong, Tai Chi or Qigong, you’re very welcome to come and explore the practice with us.

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The fascia secret: how does it affect your health

The fascia secret: how does it affect your health – and should you loosen it up with a foam roller?

Our muscles, bones and organs are held together by a network of tissue that influences our every move. Is there a way we can use it to our advantage?

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/nov/24/secrets-of-the-body-what-is-fascia-health-foam-roller?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/24/la

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/24/largest-review-of-its-kind-confirms-benefits-of-tai-chi-and-other-chinese-exercises

The science behind Tai Chi & Qi Gong It’s not jus

The science behind Tai Chi & Qi Gong

It’s not just about feeling calmer — research suggests that Tai Chi can have a measurable positive effect on *stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms*.

Studies have found that regular Tai Chi practice may help:
• Reduce stress and tension
• Ease symptoms of anxiety
• Support emotional wellbeing and mood
• Promote relaxation and a greater sense of calm

One reason may be the combination of *slow, mindful movement, controlled breathing and focused attention* — bringing the body and mind into harmony.

You don’t have to be flexible, fit or experienced to begin. Just start where you are. 🌱

*Move gently. Breathe deeply. Feel the difference.*

#TaiChi #QiGong #Qigong #TaiChiForHealth #MentalWellbeing #StressRelief #AnxietyRelief #DepressionSupport #MindBodyConnection #MindfulMovement #Mindfulness #Breathwork #HolisticHealth #EmotionalWellbeing #CalmMind #HealthyMindHealthyBody #WellnessJourney #MovementForMentalHealth #SelfCare #InnerPeace

Move with more awareness. Breathe. Reset. Feel. T

Move with more awareness. Breathe. Reset. Feel.

Taijiwuxigong is a simple, flowing practice that brings breath, body and attention together — helping us reconnect with how we move and how we feel.

🌿 Movement for body & mind 📍 BS3, Bristol

Follow along for movement inspiration, Taijiwuxigong practices and local classes.

#Taijiwuxigong #Qigong #Taiji #Bristol #BS3 BristolWellbeing MindfulMovement BristolQigong

What if mindfulness is about emptying your mind?

What if mindfulness is about emptying your mind?

Your mind is designed to think.

The problem isn’t having thoughts — it’s becoming completely absorbed by them.

In Taijiwuxigong, we explore something different:
* noticing what is happening
* allowing the body to soften
* following the breath and movement
* returning attention to the present moment

You don’t need to “clear your mind”.
You simply learn to observe.

This is one of the things I love about Taijiwuxigong: mindfulness becomes something you experience through the body, rather than something you have to think about.
If you’re curious to explore this for yourself, I’ll be sharing a Taijiwuxigong workshop in Bristol, UK.

Come as you are. No previous experience needed.

Follow for more simple practices exploring movement, mind and mindfulness.

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🫀 Your heart might appreciate slowing down. We of

🫀 Your heart might appreciate slowing down.

We often associate heart health with intense workouts, but gentle movement has a place too.

Tai Chi and Qi Gong combine slow, flowing movement with breathing, balance and mindful attention — practices that may support cardiovascular health while also helping us manage stress and stay active.

And perhaps one of their biggest advantages?

You begin gently.

No gym membership. No need to be super-fit. No lycra...

Just a little space, some comfortable clothes and a willingness to move and breathe!

If you're in Bristol or the surrounding area and you're curious about Tai Chi or Qi Gong for your health and wellbeing, you're very welcome here.

I’ll be sharing simple practices, useful information and local opportunities to learn — without the hype or complicated jargon.

Follow the page and join our Bristol community. ❤️

And tell me below: what would you most like Tai Chi or Qi Gong to help you with — heart health, stress, balance, mobility, or simply feeling better?

#Bristol #BristolUK #TaiChiBristol #QiGongBristol #TaiChi #QiGong #HeartHealth #HealthyHeart #MindfulMovement #GentleExercise #HealthyAgeing #BristolWellbeing

Your whole body transparent and empty. Surrender

Your whole body
transparent and empty.
Surrender yourself to nature,
As does a giant rock suspended in midair on the Western Mountain .
Like a howling monkey, a roaring tiger, s
till water, a quiet stream,
Overturning rivers and seas,
Turn yourself around and
stand in a new life.

Music: Hiroshi Yoshimura

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🌿 **New Qi Gong class in South Bristol — BS3** 🌿

🌿 **New Qi Gong class in South Bristol — BS3** 🌿

Curious about Qi Gong but never tried it before? This is an invitation to come and discover **Taijiwuxigong** — a traditional Qi Gong practice designed to develop awareness, relaxation, balance and connection through simple, gentle movement.

✨ No previous experience needed.
✨ Suitable for beginners.
✨ Learn at your own pace.
✨ A chance to slow down, breathe, move and reconnect.

**Taijiwuxigong** combines movement, stillness and mindful awareness to help us explore how the body can become more relaxed, grounded and open.

If you’re looking for a different way to move, unwind and develop a deeper connection with your body, come and join us on Monday evenings in **South Bristol (BS3)**.

🧘‍♀️ **New students welcome**
📍 **BS3 Community Development**
🌱 **Beginners invited**

Send me a message to find out more and reserve your place.

#QiGong #QigongBristol #BristolQiGong #Taijiwuxigong #Taiji #SouthBristol #BS3 #BristolWellbeing #MindfulMovement #QiGongForBeginners #BristolClasses #BeginnerQiGong

Curious about Tai Chi or Qi Gong, but not quite su

Curious about Tai Chi or Qi Gong, but not quite sure what to expect?

In this video, Bruce Turner talks through what happens in a Taijiwuxigong class — from how a session is structured to how the practice can be adapted to suit different people and levels of experience.

Taijiwuxigong combines gentle movement, breathing and mindful awareness to create a practice that can support both body and mind. It’s not about being flexible, fit or experienced — it’s about learning to pay attention, move well and develop your own practice over time.

If you’re in **BS3 or nearby in Bristol** and you’ve been thinking about trying something a little different this September, this could be a good place to start.

Take a few minutes to get to know the teacher, hear how the classes work, and see whether Taijiwuxigong feels right for you.

🌿 Find out more about the September class:
**[www.flowstates.info/wellbeing](http://www.flowstates.info/wellbeing)**

#BS3 #BS3Bristol #SouthBristol #Southville #Bedminster #Ashton #BristolWellbeing #BristolWellness #BristolClasses #BristolActivities #BristolTaiChi #BristolQiGong #TaiChiBristol #QiGongBristol #Taijiwuxigong #TaiChi #QiGong #Qigong #MindfulMovement #MindBodyWellbeing #WellbeingBristol #GentleExercise #MovementForWellbeing #BristolCommunity

Looking for a gentle way to greatly improve your h

Looking for a gentle way to greatly improve your health, reduce stress, and claim back your energised?

Taijiwuxigong is a modern practice (inspired by ancient practices) of slow, flowing movements, mindful breathing, and re-integration that can help improve balance, flexibility, focus, and overall wellbeing. No previous experience is needed—just come as you are.

If you're based in Bristol BS3 and would like to discover how Qigong can help you feel calmer, stronger, and more connected, new students are always welcome.

📍 Classes in Bristol BS3
✨ Suitable for beginners
💚 A friendly, supportive environment

Send me a DM to find out more or to book on a course or workshop.

Song credit: 'Signs' by Ólafur Arnalds

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Discover the gentle power of Qi Gong and bring mor

Discover the gentle power of Qi Gong and bring more balance, energy and calm into your daily life. Through slow, mindful movements, relaxed breathing and focused awareness, Qi Gong helps reduce stress, improve flexibility and posture, support healthy circulation, and encourage both physical and emotional wellbeing. Whether you're looking to feel more energised, ease tension, or simply enjoy a peaceful hour each week, our friendly classes in Bristol welcome beginners of all ages and abilities. Come and experience how this ancient practice can help you feel healthier, more relaxed and more connected—inside and out.

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Short Form Content! – this is the Taiji 37 form in

Short Form Content! - this is the Taiji 37 form in less than 90 seconds!

Conclusion - I had to speed it up slightly, and there's a fair few mistakes in there (e.g. namely relax the muscles and smile!).

Passing this challenge on to my Buqi institute family - although, please don't hurt yourselves (as I probably have!)
Here’s the longer version: https://youtu.be/7OehhSxI-PU

This is something my wonderful wife highlighted th

This is something my wonderful wife highlighted this morning - very insightful, and worth exploring, if like me you tend to get caught up in excess thought.

I think (!), as we've become so used to deliveries and zoom, it seems harder to just get out and do stuff - we as a family want to be more conscious of this, and become more active.

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