Introduction
Tai Chi was introduced into the West during the last century and increases in popularity as we continue our evolution. Often thought to help balance modern stressful and hectic lives. Mountain River Tai Chi embraces the philosophy, timeless wisdom and excellent Martial Art known as Tai Chi. The complete system compliments our daily lives and provides a training program to enable us to get in touch with our bodies and minds in ways that were once thought lost. Mountain River Tai Chi aims to provide coaching to the highest levels of this Art.
Tai Chi Chuan is far more than a set of calisthenics; indeed today it is still devastatingly effective, when used properly. To study requires discipline, dedication and patience. Tai Chi is reputed to have profound benefits on our unhealthy & stressful lives. Tai Chi was the national exercise of China and is now becoming very popular here in the West, as a way to relax. The term most used by Yang Cheng Fu was Fung Sung; meaning to Sink & Relax.
This site has been written to introduce you to what is on offer, and to provide you with some background data. So that you can decide for yourselves if this is a path you may like to tread. The following pages may whet your appetite and set you on the long term learning curve that marks Tai Chi as one of the greatest treasures of our times.
Mountain River Tai Chi is based in West London, and offers study, tuition and practice opportunities throughout the week primarily in the evenings.
