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Kai Ora Tai Chi & Qigong: Say HELLO to better health. We also have specialist skills in teaching teenagers and adults who are blind or have low vision.

Kia Ora Tai Chi & Qigong provides classes, workshops and retreats for tai chi, qigong and SpinPoi for adults of all ages and abilities.

16/10/2026

I’m always fascinated by how my earth art seems to reflect what I need at that point in time.

I’ve had a busy week and a bit of a ‘grasshopper mind’, with thoughts and ideas leaping in and out in all directions. Sitting quietly and creating this earth art has been a lovely way to slow things down, settle my mind and feel centred and grounded again.

Perhaps my creative subconscious mind knows what I need before I do

05/10/2026

The wind has been having a field day with my earth art lately — so last week I decided to try something a little more wind-friendly: sand art!

Tonight, the wind finally decided to give me a break. I could enjoy making another piece of sand art at sunset without the whistle of wind in my ears or a face full of flying sand. There’s something wonderfully calming about creating these simple patterns and shapes, and also in accepting that the next tide will provide a renewed 'canvas' to play with.

A big thank you to Chrissy M for inspiring me to give sand art a go.

Sometimes it’s not about trying to stop nature doing its thing — it’s about finding another way to create alongside it.

03/10/2026

What a great way to finish our free tai chi sessions at Manurewa Library for 2026!

I’ve loved teaching over 70 people during the four sessions in the Manurewa Library. Today’s group of 20 participants picked up the movements remarkably quickly — including the idea of moving from the dantian (puku/lower abdomen), rather than simply moving their arms and legs.

A big ngā mihi nui (thank you) to Deepesh and the library team for their help, encouragement and support for these sessions.

There’s something rather exciting on the horizon… FREE summer tai chi in Cornwall Park is confirmed for 2027! I’ll be back on Sunday 17 January at 9am for my 10th year of summer tai chi in the park. Yay!

Ten years of tai chi, fresh air, beautiful trees, peacefulness — and so many wonderful people joining me to move, breathe and enjoy the park. I can’t wait! 💚

29/09/2026

FREE tai chi and qigong with me. This coming Sat 3 Oct, 1:45 - 2:30pm, in the Community Room at the Manurewa Library, 7 Hill Road, Manurewa. All welcome. No need to RSVP. More info: https://www.kiaorataichi.nz/free-tai-chi

13/09/2026

Beautiful sunset tai chi session on the beach this evening.

I spotted two lemons and a pinky-red ball that had been washed up on the tide. I decided I'd make earth art using those. It became a sort of beach version of Ikebana. After a cluttered and busy day, it felt wonderfully calming to create something minimalist and simple.

One of the things I love about Ikebana is the emphasis on negative space — the open spaces are just as important as what you put into the arrangement. I also love the way Ikebana embraces natural, unforced shapes rather than rigid symmetry. The arrangement has room to breathe.

And that was exactly what I needed tonight: a little less clutter, a little more space, and time to breathe through my tai chi.

05/09/2026

18 people rocked up for my free tai chi and qigong session in Manurewa Library today. I enjoyed teaching them so much that I forgot to take a photo (sigh). However, some of my current students stayed on for a sword form lesson, joined by Nicole who has a black belt in karate. Great session. My next free tai chi and qigong session in the library will be on Saturday 3 October, I:45 - 2:30pm. https://www.kiaorataichi.nz/free-tai-chi/

02/09/2026

Free tai chi and qigong with me. This coming Sat 5 Sept, 1:45 - 2:30pm, in the Community Room at the Manurewa Library. All welcome. No need to RSVP. More info: https://www.kiaorataichi.nz/free-tai-chi/

20/08/2026

Free tai chi and qigong sessions for Spring. Sat 5 Sept and Sat 3 Oct, 1:45 - 2:30pm, in the Community Room at the Manurewa Library. Find out more: https://www.kiaorataichi.nz/free-tai-chi/

Fun, family-friendly and ideal for beginners. Anyone can attend, whether you live in Manurewa or not.

Open to all ages, but tamariki (children) under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult

17/08/2026

I enjoyed making a frivolous piece of earth art this evening before settling into my tai chi on the beach at sunset.

14/08/2026

I loved teaching tai chi and qigong to Manurewa seniors at the Manu Tukutuku Centre today.

One of the earlier presenters had spoken about the importance of speaking te reo Māori.

After my tai chi session, the lunch delivery was running late, so I offered to fill the unexpected gap in the programme by teaching Hikitia te Hā (Uplifting Breathing), sometimes described as Māori qigong.

And what a beautiful few minutes it became.

I spoke the accompanying words in Te Reo as well as English, and as we moved and breathed together, a feeling of peace and tranquillity gradually settled over the room. The chatter quietened, the movements became gentle and unhurried, and for a little while we simply shared the space, breathing and moving together.

Sometimes the unexpected moments turn out to be the most special.

Photo is from the earlier tai chi session.

Address

St Elizabeth's Church Hall, 182 Finlayson Avenue, Clendon, Manurewa
Auckland
2103

Opening Hours

6pm - 8pm

Telephone

+64274939851

Website

https://www.kiaorataichi.nz/

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