Category Archives: exercise

Tai Chi 2014

Tai Chi sessions in our park have continued all winter and Mark, our teacher has turned up in all weathers to lead his loyal followers through their morning exercises. When winter reached the point when thermals, hats and gloves were … Continue reading

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Winter Blues

The first sign of winter is not frost, not falling leaves, not dark nights. For me, the first sign of winter is the central heating breakdown. Outside, the temperature has dropped and the early morning light is soft and grey. … Continue reading

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T’ai Chi in the Park

A few weeks ago when it seemed as summer would last for ever I joined a t’ai chi group in the park. It was late afternoon and people strolled up and formed ragged lines under the trees.  The teacher arrived … Continue reading

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