Castleford-yoga Studio

Body flow a Non Spiritual Tai chi Qigong Shibashi class

Do you want to start moving more but don’t feel you are able to move up and down from the floor in a swift manner at the moment?

You’d prefer simple movements, stretches, a little strengthening and relaxation/ meditation?

You need a class that leaves you feeling re-energised and accomplished?

This class is for you.

We do a simple non spiritual form of Tai chi Qigong, you can even do it sitting on a chair. We take things at a very leisurely pace. No getting down on the floor, everything is done standing.
This gentle class focuses on relaxation through movement teamed with breath. If you’re under stress, injured or sore, this class will help restore your mind and body.
This approach to relaxation is great for everyone that finds it hard to get into traditional still meditation but is looking for the benefits of moving and meditation.
No experience is required.

This class will be great for total beginners and anyone who suffering with Arthritis or chronic fatigue syndrome. The class is even suited pregnant women who want to keep moving as an alternative to pre-natal specific yoga.

Dates: 27th May 2026 – 1st July 2026

Time: 10:45am – 11:45am

Location: Smawthorne community Church, off Hugh street.

Cost: £60/ 6 weeks

Bring: socks, some water and wear comfortable clothes in layers.

Pregnant ladies welcome, everything we do will be helpful and safe.

If this sounds like something you or a family member could benefit from, please get yourself set up on the booking system with the course.

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Got more questions? Course already started, you can still join, drop me a line and I help you get booked on.

Please get in touch: Email: marie.castlefordyoga@gmail.com Phone: 01977 730 055

Tai chi/ Pilates – a mixed class format to get the best of both worlds.

This gentle course focuses on relaxation through movement teamed with breath. If you’re under stress, injured or sore, this class will help restore your mind and body.

This approach to relaxation is great for everyone that finds it hard to get into traditional still meditation but is looking for the benefits of meditation. This is a class approach that is focusing on the physical side, there is no spiritual teaching that can be contraindicated to some religious belief systems. Think of this class as a form of physiotherapy. 

No experience is required.

We start with a short tai chi warm up followed by the Shibashi sequence with flowing moves and the deep breathing. (about 20min)

Not sure Tai chi is for you, have a read of the linked articles I have composed in the past and here a post on how I didn’t like Tai chi at first.

After that we will spend time connecting to our deep core muscles with mat based Pilates exercises, which will show you how to use movement to create energy, build core strength!

Benefits of Pilates can include:

• improving core function
• Strengthening core and back muscles
• Increasing spinal mobility and stability
• Developing posture and balance
• Improving flexibility
• Helping with concentration
• Energising mind and body
• Helping with prevention and relief of back pain

If you’re under stress, injured or suffer back pain, this class will help restore balance in your mind and body.

No experience is required.