Tai Chi is a gentle low-impact exercise that involves slow, controlled movements and postures. Tai Chi has many benefits. It can improve balance, mobility, flexibility, strength and coordination. Practising Tai Chi can also improve relaxation and promote mindfulness, while also promoting overall general health.

The classes that CHIRP Community Health provides, in conjunction with the Tai Chi volunteer instructors, begin with warm-up exercises. The leader then demonstrates and teaches one or two movements per lesson. Participants are encouraged to learn the movements properly and slowly, working within their comfort limits. The lesson then ends with cool-down exercises.

CHIRP Community Health has Tai Chi groups in Castlemaine, Guildford, Newstead and Maldon. The ‘Tai Chi for Arthritis’ program created specifically for people with arthritis is used, but you don’t need to have arthritis to attend our Tai Chi classes. Tai Chi can provide physical and mental health benefits for all in the community, including the Tai Chi Leader.

What is the cost?

All of our Tai Chi classes cost a small $5.00 donation to cover the cost of the venue hire and up keep of the program.

Who is eligible to join?

Anyone in the community can come to the Tai Chi classes, and new participants are always welcome. Tai Chi is also a suitable exercise class that is suitable for beginners and older people. Bookings are required; call Reception on 5479 1000.

How to find more information?

Occurrences of this group depends on current COVID restrictions.

If you have any further questions, please contact CHIRP Community Health on 5479 1000.

Where?

Please Note: Tai Chi AM groups in Uniting Church Hall will recommence from June 20^th.

Our Tai Chi sessions are held at the following times and venues during school terms:

Castlemaine:

Monday Morning Group

Castlemaine Botanical Gardens from October to April

Uniting Church Hall from April to October

• Monday from 9:30am to 11:00am during school terms.
• $5.00 per session.
• Contact Community Health Reception on 03 5479 1000 for more information
• To make a Booking, contact Janine on 0438 092 507

Monday Evening Group

Currently at the Sunken Oval, Castlemaine Botanical Gardens

• Monday evening from 6:00pm to 7:00pm during school terms.
• $5.00 per session
• Contact Community Health Reception on 03 5479 1000 for more information.
• To make a Booking, contact Gordon on 0400 620 185

Guildford:

Guildford Community Hall on the corner of  Fryers and Templeton Street, Guildford

• Friday from 10:00am to 11:00am during school terms.
• $5.00 per session
• Contact Community Health Reception on 03 5479 1000 for more information.
  
• To make a Booking, contact Chris on 0403 456 049

Maldon:

Maldon Neighbourhood Centre on the corner of Edward and Church Street, Maldon.

• On Thursday from 11.00am – midday during school terms.
• $5.00 per session
• Contact Community Health Reception on 03 5479 1000 for more information.
• To make a Booking, contact Jenny on 0417 475 270

Newstead:

Newstead Community Centre, 9 Lyons Street Newstead

•           On Thursday 9.30am to 10.30am – Starts from 3rd February, 2022
•           $5.00 per session
•           Contact Community Health Reception on 03 5479 1000 for more information.
•           To make a Booking, contact Jan on 0438762202