Tai Chi Chuan

Tai Chi is both an internal martial art and a form a therapetic exercise. Although it is a style of kung-fu, many people practice Tai Chi Chuan purely for its health benefits alone.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine combines herbal medicine and manipulation of the flow of energy through out the body by prescibing herbs, diet and exercise.

Yoga

Yoga is a system of exercises which utilises a large number of different postures, or asanas. Its purpose is similar to that of Tai Chi and Qigong and that it cultivates energy, but it also aims to balance mind and body through meditation and breathing.

Massage

Massage is the practice of applying structured pressure, tension, motion or vibration — manually or with mechanical aids — to the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, to achieve a beneficial response.

Qiqong

Qiqong / Chi Gung is a Chinese system of breathing and posture exercises, aimed at cultivating and improving the flow of chi. Healthy chi is essential in both Chinese martial arts and Traditional Chinese Medicine to generate power and improve health.

Martial Arts

Martial arts are a great way to get fit and healthy. There are many styles to chose from, and many clubs provide a great social environment in which to exercise. Martial arts can provide both physical training and exercise as well as mental exercise, as many of the forms, and also sparring, help to develop an alert mind. Many classes also provide a healthy form of discliple which can aid children's social development.

Meditation

Meditation is a great way to relax and to find oneself. Inner peace and tranquillity can be obtained through meditation.

Ayurveda

Ayurveda is a form of alternative medicine in use primarily in the Indian subcontinent. The word "Ayurveda" is a tatpurusha compound of āyus "life" and veda "knowledge", and would roughly translate as the "Science of Life".