In a first for Faversham Rotary, members participated in some tai chi warm-up exercises led by Clemency Schofield who was the speaker at the club’s October meeting.
Clemency is a wild water swimmer, tennis player and tai chi practitioner, training under a tai chi master.
She explained that there are several different styles of tai chi. The style she practises is Wu tai chi founded on Taoist principles, which strive for balance in all aspects of life.
The slow deep breaths and deliberate flowing movements of Wu tai chi are meditative, a reflection of Yin which is cool, soft, flowing and contemplative.
Clemency’s presentation was a first introduction to tai chi for many of the members. While the exercises required concentration, they were also relaxing.
All members found the talk interesting and absorbing, with some members expressing an interest to find out more.