Project Dao

Although Tai Chi was originally practiced as a martial art, and still can be, it has also developed as a holistic form of exercise and meditation, and this is how we are teaching it at Project Dao.

Coordinating slow rhythmic movements based on Chinese martial art forms with relaxed deep breathing leads to a calmness that has many health benefits both physical and psychological. Regular practice will lead to improvements in balance; flexibility; aerobic fitness; muscular strength & endurance; joint integrity; and ability to deal with chronic pain. Perhaps more important than the gains are the losses.

You will lose intolerance; anxiety; resentment; low self-esteem; aggression; and anger. In short, you will become a calmer, happier, better, healthier person.

Qigong practice is an ancient system of exercises rooted in Chinese medicine and philosophy designed to cultivate qi – the life force that animates the body. Nothing is more important to health than the uninhibited flow of Qi through the body. Qigong are simple exercises wherein gentle movements coordinated with the breath and the use of visualisation help to promote the cultivation and movement of Qi in the body.

Both Tai Chi and Qigong are very accessible. As forms of exercise they are non-competitive, low-impact, slow-moving, and unforced. They can be adapted for any age or physical condition. The muscles are relaxed rather than tensed, the joints are not fully extended or bent, and connective tissues are not stretched, so far less strain is put on the body.

Tai Chi Introduction Course
Our intro course runs for 2 weeks, 6 mornings (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) from 7 – 8:30am. You can book into the course here.

Tai Chi Foundation Classes
A continuous class after attending the intro course is what our first graduates wanted. So we offer a Foundation Class every Tuesday, Thursday (7 – 8:30am), and Saturday (8 – 9:20am) at Redfern Park. It works as a membership, and is available to those who have attended the Introductory Course. Pay $185 every month and you have access to all foundation classes. Book your spot here.

FREE Qigong Classes
Every Saturday Morning at 9:30, we throw a Qigong party at Redfern Park. Booking is not necessary but if you do, you will get a reminder on Friday about it. Probably a good idea, no? Do it here.