SURREY AND HANTS TAI CHI school

Cherry Collins training Tai Chi, Qigong and Kung Fu in the mountains of China

Beginner Tai Chi classes

Authentic, traditional, mainstream Beginners' Tai Chi Chu'an (Taiji), Chi Kung (Qigong) and Mindfulness techniques, taught by China-trained teacher, Cherry Collins.

Tai Chi & Qigong exercises will loosen and strengthen your body, improve posture and balance, calm the mind and help you relax. Sleep quality will improve and you'll feel altogether happier knowing you're taking charge of your own health and wellbeing.

This is backed up by the findings from the largest research ever carried out into the benefits of regular Tai Chi and Qigong practice . The findings suggested that traditional Chinese exercises should be included in clinical guidelines and rehabilitation programmes worldwide

BEGINNERS TAI CHI MYTCHETT & Aldershot - SEPTEMBER

Cherry Collins training Wudang 33 Taijiquan on Wudang Shan with Gu ShiNing in 2011

New Beginners classes - Autumn 2026

Classes are booked in blocks of 6 consecutive weeks (a half-term) at the rate of £10 per class, or however many classes are left in the block at time of booking

*See Booking Terms further down on this page for most FAQ, before booking on please. If you book more than one place please supply the other person's first & last name and email address. Click the book now button to select a class and book on.

We are currently booking the following BEGINNER classes for the 6 week block from 2 Nov to 9 Dec. After this we break for Xmas.

MYTCHETT Mondays 8.45pm

MYTCHETT Tuesdays 9.30am

ALDERSHOT Tuesdays 7pm

ALDERSHOT Tuesdays 8pm

MYTCHETT Weds 9.30am

See section below if you have some experience

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ONLINE VIDEO LIBRARY

An ad-free video resource of over 400 tutorial videos, featuring our instructor Cherry, teaching all the sets of exercises you'll learn in class, each move broken down in detail just as it is in class, plus full set follow along videos. This resource aids practice between classes or acts as a catch-up if you have to miss a session. The more you practice the more benefit you will feel :) Everyone who subscribes to classes (except via Zoom) has access to the video channel included for as long as they have an active class subscription.

Surrey and Hants Tai Chi instructorCherry Collins practicing Tai Chi on a beach

Booking Terms

Our Wellness Policy:

We care for the well-being of the whole group, so please ensure you are free of ALL symptoms that could be linked to a virus such as a cough / sneezing / runny nose, feeling clammy etc. Keeping colds at home means that the whole group can practice with peace of mind. If you appear to have a cold we will ask you to return home to maintain a healthy environment for the rest of the group

Securing Your Spot:

Booking online guarantees your place for the block you book (A block is usually a half-term of 6 - 7 weeks). We will confirm your booking within 24-48 hours.

At the end of the booked period you can choose to renew for the next block to continue your learning or let us know by email at renewal time if you want leave. We will cancel your renewal and let the next person on our waiting list have your place. If you don't renew a block then you won't be able to re-join the same class at a later date but you are welcome to book the next new beginner intake although this may be on a different day or at a different venue.

Health conditions and restricted movements

Tai Chi and Qigong are gentle, low-impact exercises involving being on your feet for an hour, stepping lightly, stretching and twisting within your own comfort zone. Your safety is our priority, so please check with your doctor before booking if you have a medical condition, as we cannot provide medical advice on this.

If you are unable to walk unaided, eg need a stick, or can't stay on your feet for an hour, our classes are likely to be unsuitable because the entire group aims to move 'as one', each making space for the person next to them to step into as we move simutaneously. It isn't possible to always be beside a wall, at the front / back or to sit during the class as the nature of tai chi means that we are moving around all the time.

Attendance & Cancellations

Missed Classes: Because your spot is reserved exclusively for you for the entire block, we cannot offer refunds or credits for any sessions you miss due to holidays / sickness / other circumstances. We include fee access to our video library for such times so you can to follow along with Cherry at home instead.
If We Cancel: If Cherry is unable to teach a class, we may provide a cover teacher occasionally. If this isn't possible we will provide a 1 hour Zoom class* or it's recording* in lieu of your class fee *for no more than one week in any 6 week block.
Should it be necessary to cancel an in-person class more than once in a 6 week block then we will roll the fee for any subsequent cancellations over to the next block of classes instead of offering the Zoom/ recording option.
Refund Policy: If your circumstances change after booking, you can receive a full refund by emailing us at surreyandhantstaichi@hotmail.co.uk at least 2 weeks before the first class. We aren't able to offer refunds within 2 weeks of the start date, once the block begins, or for partial blocks.

Learn TAI CHI and Qigong in Mytchett and Aldershot.