{"id":152,"date":"2026-06-03T08:20:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T08:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flowstates.info\/wellbeing\/?page_id=152"},"modified":"2026-07-29T10:15:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T10:15:06","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/flowstates.info\/wellbeing\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For more than 26 years, I have been teaching, studying, and practising Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Over this time, I have helped people from a wide range of backgrounds discover how these time-proven practices can improve wellbeing, enhance movement, and support personal development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My journey began with Taiji Chuan, where I trained extensively in the martial<\/em> aspects of Tai Chi. In 2005, Dr. Shen Hongxun<\/a> granted me permission to teach Taiji 37, and I began leading classes in Bristol. As my studies deepened, I qualified through the Buqi Institute as both a Taijiwuxigong Instructor and a Buqi Therapist.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Driven by a genuine fascination with how the body, mind, and energy work together, I spent many years attending Dr. Shen’s courses throughout Europe, learning directly from one of the leading teachers in the field. I also contributed acupuncture illustrations for his publications, gaining further insight into the principles that underpin the practices I teach today. That commitment to learning continues; I remain an active student as well as a teacher.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Alongside my Tai Chi career, I have worked extensively in higher education, progressing to course leader for postgraduate programmes and teaching on professional teacher-training qualifications. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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My academic path led to doctoral research exploring the relationship between music and biomechanics, resulting in several published research papers.<\/a> This combination of traditional training, practical teaching experience, and academic enquiry informs my approach to Tai Chi, helping me make complex ideas accessible, relevant, and useful in everyday life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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My classes are not about perfection or performance. They are about helping people develop a healthier relationship with their bodies, move with greater ease and confidence, and cultivate a sense of calm and resilience in an increasingly busy world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students often join for different reasons. Some are looking to improve balance, posture, flexibility, and coordination. Others are seeking effective ways to manage stress, support their health, and restore a sense of wellbeing. Many discover that the practice offers something deeper: greater self-awareness, focus, and personal development that extends beyond the class itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever brings you to Tai Chi, you will find a welcoming, supportive environment where you can learn at your own pace, regardless of age, experience, or fitness level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefits of Tai Chi are best understood through practice. If you are curious about improving your wellbeing, moving more freely, or exploring a lifelong path of personal development, I would be delighted to welcome you to a class. Come and experience it for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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