The Biggest Ever Tai Chi Event is working with WOMAD, the World Music of Art and Dance Music festival in Wiltshire. Andy Spragg and Denise Coster will be on stage at WOMAD at this time taking the WOMAD festival visitors through their paces in the lesson. This is where your instructor Paul will be too, so regrettably there won't be a Lewes or Newhaven contingent participating...however, there'll be plenty of other opportunities to help break the world record across East Sussex!

These Tai Chi lessons will be open to both beginners and experienced players. Each person is asked to donate £1, so if you taking part please visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/hereforbreakthrough

If you would like to take part but aren't registered yet, find a local Tai Chi club in Brighton or elsewhere in Sussex, and ask them if they are holding a session for this event. If they are then you can join in there. If they aren't, they may be interested in joining in?

To join in and hold a Tai Chi session or if you are looking for a Tai Chi club please contact Andy Spragg on andy.spragg@re-vitalise.co.uk or visit www.re-vitalise.co.uk

2. Tai Chi Anniversary

Prof. Cheng Man Ching would have been 108 years of age on 29th July 2010.

3. World Tai Chi Day - feedback

To mark World Tai Chi Day, we had a free Tai Chi session in Grange Gardens one Sunday after Easter in April.

It wasn't so warm back then, so thanks to everyone who came along for the free outdoor class.

Hope to see you at the next one - and don't forget to tell your friends about our indoor and outdoor classes!

Horses demonstrate self awareness at its finest. These animals are constantly living in the present moment, moving around in their herd. They often have to move out of the way of one another at a moments notice. They do this with ease and grace on different terrains due to their own self awareness, and we can learn from them.

More info and more pics here.

Booking: Please call in or send cheque (payable to Emma Colyer) to: Equilibrium Health Centre, 16 Station Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2DB

Alternatively, you can book online from our Classes & Workshops page here.

The next term at the All Saints Centre begins on Monday 13th September at 6.00pm. You can enrol here.

There is also a special daytime class in Newhaven (see below) primarily, though not exclusively for carers. The Hillcrest Centre also has full access for people with disabilities, with free on-site parking.

The next term at the Hillcrest Centre begins on Friday 10th September at 11.30am.

We also run a special class in Newick for people with acquired brain injury on Wednesday mornings. Please contact Paul on 01273 470955 if you know anyone with a brain injury who may be able to benefit from a special Tai Chi class.

Beginners classes take place from 6.00-7.00pm; Improvers from 7.00-8.00pm; and Advanced level (for those who have fully completed the Short Form) from 7.00-8.30pm.

Complete beginners are very welcome to come along to the 6.00pm class.

Students with some experience may wish to join the Improver class (7.00pm) or the Advanced class (8.00pm) - please call for more details. At the time of writing, there are still places left for each level.

Enrolling for the next Beginners or Improvers Course is simple:

1. You can call in to Equilibrium, 16 Station St, Lewes BN7 2DB during normal working hours; or

2. Send a cheque (payable to Equilibrium Health Centre, £75 for 10 weeks); or

3. Phone to reserve your place. We will hold a reserved place for up to 72 hours - call 01273 470955.

4. Book online using the links here: Beginners Improvers

Please note that in order to keep costs down we are unable to take credit or debit card payments at the clinic - cash or cheque only please.

(If you have already booked there is no need to re-contact - this newsletter is being sent to all current and previous students)

Just loose comfortable clothing is all you really need to start Tai Chi. Eventually, however, you may like to obtain the canvas-soled Tai Chi shoes that we wear in class. They are fairly inexpensive, and can be worn comfortably around the house as well as when practising. The Costume Store at 16 Station St, Lewes (above Equilibrium Health Centre) sells them, at £7.50 a pair. They can also be found at Yum Yum's supermarket in the North Laines, Brighton though they are more expensive there.

If you are planning a trip to London, there are shops in Chinatown which sell them for £6.95 a pair (turn left out of Leicester Square tube and head into Little Newport St). Occasionally they can be picked up at street markets for even less than this (though they tend to be seasonal). Make sure you try them on first if possible, as sizing is not always 100% accurate.

Tai Chi training shoes are also available online at shops such as Wushu Direct (from £7.50 plus £4.95 p&p) - please see link below. If you find another local retailer selling Tai Chi shoes, please tell us and we'll include details in the next edition.