Tai Chi in the Garden
A series of twelve classes at Fatherford Community Garden, Okehampton, suitable for beginners and sponsored by Active Devon (see above) starting in April 2019.
Thursday's 10 to 11 am with a tea break after till 11.30 am. Hot drinks and snacks provided. These classes will take place outdoors or indoors depending on the weather. The indoor space has heating and big windows so you can look out onto Dartmoor while you exercise.
Dates: First class April 11th
Cost: Free of charge for the first 12 weeks (donations optional) thanks to funding from Active Devon
Druid Wood, Wellwood Group
Supporting people under mental stress by offering a still, safe place to be, in a beautiful woodland on the Southern edge of Dartmoor.
A twelve week course of Forest Chi classes and woodland walks for people in supported mental health accommodation and people from the local community needing extra support. The aims of the course are to strengthen connection to nature and reconnect with our own inner nature to help foster recovery and resilience.
First Forest Chi class: Friday 5th April 2019
A twelve week course of Forest Chi classes and woodland walks for carers and support workers. The aim of the course is to create a space where carers and support staff can have some time to take care of themselves and feel restored and rejuvenated.
First Forest Chi class: Friday 12th April 2019
For more information contact Pam Macdonald
Both courses are funded by Active Devon.
Early Birds Tai Chi and Campfire Breakfast
Wednesday May 29th: 6.30-10am, meet at Okehampton Community Garden, Fatherford Lane
A walk from the garden into the woods and along the river with Tai Chi moves and exercises to tune in with nature, returning to the garden for breakfast. Free event funded by Active Devon. Donations welcome for the breakfast. Part of the Naturally Healthy May initiative. Places are limited and can be booked via Eventbrite. For more booking information contact Kate
Forest Chi Wild Wanders in Nature
Immerse yourself in the wildness and beauty of nature and feel restored. At a variety of locations on Dartmoor and beyond.
Wednesday June 12th: Scorhill, Dartmoor
10am - 2pm
Explore the wide open moorland, river and stone circle at Scorhill as we approach the summer solstice. We'll move with the stones, the water and the moorland wildlife and finish with a picnic and the possibility of a dip in the river after.
Wednesday October 9th: Fatherford Woods, Near Okehampton,
10am - 1pm
A gentle Autumn wander along the River Ockment through Oak woodland; some energy building exercise, tuning in with nature and finishing with a hot drink and a snack.
Workshops for wellness at Holes Meadow Garden, South Zeal
Let the peace, tranquility and nature of this private and lovingly tended garden take care of you. Small group sessions - a maximum of 6 people.
Wednesday July 17th, 10am - 1pm
A morning of healthy exercise, mindfulness and tuning in at the height of Summer when the garden is at its best. Teas and snacks after.
Forest Chi Days at Taw Bottom, South Tawton
Spend a day at this private woodland by the River Taw. It is beautifully maintained with covered shelters, mowed areas, a network of forest paths and lots of wildlife.
Wednesday September 11th, 10am - 1pm
A morning of movement and stillness, tuning in with woodland and river. Teas and snacks provided and the possibility of a campfire lunch after depending on the weather.
Dartmoor Festival of the Flute
August 9th to 11th, Postbridge, Dartmoor. Forest Chi "Movement with Flutes" workshops as part of the festival. For information and booking see Events and Workshops
Tai Chi classes:
Church House, South Tawton, EX20 2LQ
Tuesdays 10 to 11.15 am, improvers Tai Chi and Qigong, £8 drop in, £7 if paying by the term
11.40 am to 12.40 pm, Tai Chi and Qigong for health, vitality, balance and core strength, beginners and improvers, £7 drop in, £6 by the term.
Church House is a fifteenth century, historic building, and was originally a medieval community space. For more information visit www.thechurchhouse.org.uk
During the summer and early Autumn we use Holes Meadow Garden if the weather is fine. This Beautiful garden is just up the road from Church House, directions available on request.
The first classes of the Summer term are on Tuesday 23rd April, right after the Easter weekend.
Classes will continue until 16th July - the last date before the Summer holidays. There will be no classes on Tuesday 28th May due to half term holiday.
A series of twelve classes at Fatherford Community Garden, Okehampton, suitable for beginners and sponsored by Active Devon (see above) starting in April 2019.
Thursday's 10 to 11 am with a tea break after till 11.30 am. Hot drinks and snacks provided. These classes will take place outdoors or indoors depending on the weather. The indoor space has heating and big windows so you can look out onto Dartmoor while you exercise.
Dates: First class April 11th
Cost: Free of charge for the first 12 weeks (donations optional) thanks to funding from Active Devon
Druid Wood, Wellwood Group
Supporting people under mental stress by offering a still, safe place to be, in a beautiful woodland on the Southern edge of Dartmoor.
A twelve week course of Forest Chi classes and woodland walks for people in supported mental health accommodation and people from the local community needing extra support. The aims of the course are to strengthen connection to nature and reconnect with our own inner nature to help foster recovery and resilience.
First Forest Chi class: Friday 5th April 2019
A twelve week course of Forest Chi classes and woodland walks for carers and support workers. The aim of the course is to create a space where carers and support staff can have some time to take care of themselves and feel restored and rejuvenated.
First Forest Chi class: Friday 12th April 2019
For more information contact Pam Macdonald
Both courses are funded by Active Devon.
Early Birds Tai Chi and Campfire Breakfast
Wednesday May 29th: 6.30-10am, meet at Okehampton Community Garden, Fatherford Lane
A walk from the garden into the woods and along the river with Tai Chi moves and exercises to tune in with nature, returning to the garden for breakfast. Free event funded by Active Devon. Donations welcome for the breakfast. Part of the Naturally Healthy May initiative. Places are limited and can be booked via Eventbrite. For more booking information contact Kate
Forest Chi Wild Wanders in Nature
Immerse yourself in the wildness and beauty of nature and feel restored. At a variety of locations on Dartmoor and beyond.
Wednesday June 12th: Scorhill, Dartmoor
10am - 2pm
Explore the wide open moorland, river and stone circle at Scorhill as we approach the summer solstice. We'll move with the stones, the water and the moorland wildlife and finish with a picnic and the possibility of a dip in the river after.
Wednesday October 9th: Fatherford Woods, Near Okehampton,
10am - 1pm
A gentle Autumn wander along the River Ockment through Oak woodland; some energy building exercise, tuning in with nature and finishing with a hot drink and a snack.
Workshops for wellness at Holes Meadow Garden, South Zeal
Let the peace, tranquility and nature of this private and lovingly tended garden take care of you. Small group sessions - a maximum of 6 people.
Wednesday July 17th, 10am - 1pm
A morning of healthy exercise, mindfulness and tuning in at the height of Summer when the garden is at its best. Teas and snacks after.
Forest Chi Days at Taw Bottom, South Tawton
Spend a day at this private woodland by the River Taw. It is beautifully maintained with covered shelters, mowed areas, a network of forest paths and lots of wildlife.
Wednesday September 11th, 10am - 1pm
A morning of movement and stillness, tuning in with woodland and river. Teas and snacks provided and the possibility of a campfire lunch after depending on the weather.
Dartmoor Festival of the Flute
August 9th to 11th, Postbridge, Dartmoor. Forest Chi "Movement with Flutes" workshops as part of the festival. For information and booking see Events and Workshops
Tai Chi classes:
Church House, South Tawton, EX20 2LQ
Tuesdays 10 to 11.15 am, improvers Tai Chi and Qigong, £8 drop in, £7 if paying by the term
11.40 am to 12.40 pm, Tai Chi and Qigong for health, vitality, balance and core strength, beginners and improvers, £7 drop in, £6 by the term.
Church House is a fifteenth century, historic building, and was originally a medieval community space. For more information visit www.thechurchhouse.org.uk
During the summer and early Autumn we use Holes Meadow Garden if the weather is fine. This Beautiful garden is just up the road from Church House, directions available on request.
The first classes of the Summer term are on Tuesday 23rd April, right after the Easter weekend.
Classes will continue until 16th July - the last date before the Summer holidays. There will be no classes on Tuesday 28th May due to half term holiday.