Tai Chi Qigong
Sessions
Holiday Dates
We are taking a break in September 2026
Last classes - Sunday 30 August
Classes restart - Sunday 27 September
We offer different types of Tai Chi Qigong sessions
but they are all about your well-being
We look forward to meeting you
Debbie & Mark
Timetable at a Glance
Wednesday 10.30-11.30am
Desford
Wednesday 1-2pm
Nuneaton (Attleborough)
Friday 10.15-11.30am
Nuneaton (Attleborough)
Friday 10.30-11.45
Stapleton
Sunday 10.00-10.20
Elmesthorpe
Sunday 10.30-12noon
Elmesthorpe
Please contact us if you are unsure which class is best for you
A brief look at some of our sessions
For a free qigong video link to follow along at home
For more information about Debbie's qualifications
Tai Chi & Qigong Sessions
Wednesday
with Mark
Tai Chi
Move & Relax
With Mark
Wednesdays
Desford & Attleborough Nuneaton
Fun & Relaxing
Everyone Welcome
Suitable for Beginners
Always at your own pace
Improves balance and flexibility
You can just turn up at any time
In these Tai Chi Qigong sessions, based on the Lee Family Style of Tai Chi Chuan, we enjoy a variety of flowing gentle movements like dances, called Forms, to help to keep the body and mind active and engaged
These movements may improve balance, sleep & flexibility while also easing joints
Wednesday 10.30am-11.30am
Desford Village Hall, LE9 9GN
£8 pay as you go, with Mark
No need to book, just turn up
*no class 2, 9, 16, 23 Sept 2026*
Wednesday 1-2pm
Attleborough Liberal Club
Nuneaton, CV11 4JX
£8 pay as you go, with Mark
No need to book, just turn up
*no class 2, 9, 16, 23 Sept 2026*
For information about parking, paying & what to wear
Please contact us if you are unsure about which class is best or if you have any questions
What to Expect
Each session is slightly different but usually follows a similar pattern
Doors open:
10.15am Desford
12.30pm Attleborough
Mark will be setting up the room while you arrive
Session starts:
10.30am Desford
1pm Attleborough
The sessions usually start with Daily Tai Chi Exercises, which are gentle repeated movements, like rotating the wrists, which ease and loosed the whole body
The rest of the session varies each week as the emphasis is often one set of movements. Sometimes you will do a bit of everything. All of the movements are slow and gentle and Mark leads by giving prompts so you can follow and enjoy
Each session finishes with a calm breathing exercise or a calming set of exercises to relax and restore.
Session Ends:
11.30am Desford
2pm Attleborough
The session is an hour. At the end of each session you may wish to sit for a few minutes while Mark starts to tidy the room and put the chairs away. We have 15 minutes to vacate to venues after the end of the session.
Qigong Classes
Friday
Qigong
With Mark
De-stress & Restore
Friday
Attleborough Nuneaton
10.15am to 11.30am
Everyone Welcome
Suitable for Beginners
Always at your own pace
Calming & Deeply Relaxing
Stay for a cuppa afterwards
You can just turn up
Mark leads and guides everyone through a sequence of gentle repeated, easy to follow, Tai Chi Qigong movements to relax, de-stress the mind & ease the body. His calm voice is reassuring & deeply relaxing
These movements can be described more as standing Tai Chi breathing exercises so suitable for everyone of all ages and abilities including those who may need to sit for all or most of the session
These movements also help to strengthen leg muscles, ease the joints & spine, calm the nervous system and leave you feeling restored and replenished
Attendees with the following conditions have found the session helpful
Balance issues, high blood pressure, Insomnia, Parkinson's, M.E., Fibromyalgia, Neck, Joint & back discomfort
You can just turn up to the Attleborough Nuneaton session
Please contact us if you have any questions
Friday 10.15am - 11.30am
Attleborough Liberal Club
Nuneaton, CV11 4JX
£8 pay as you go, with Mark
Stay for a cuppa afterwards
*no class 4, 11, 18, 25 Sept 2026*
For information about parking, paying & what to wear
Qigong
With Debbie
Ease, Enjoy & Relax Now
Improve your Posture & Body Alignment
Preventative Practice for the Future You
Re-build Your Own Well-Being
Receive Personal Tuition
Friday
Stapleton
10.30am to 11.45am
STARTING 16 OCTOBER 2026
Friday 10.30 - 11.45am
Stapleton Village Hall
2 School Lane, Stapleton, LE9 8JR
£10 pay as you go, with Debbie
Stay for a cuppa afterwards
Please contact Debbie to register your interest and to reserve a place at
Stapleton Class starting 16 Oct 2026
Learn how to move your whole body efficiently in a way that is supportive and restores energy without leaving you feeling exhausted
Connecting your whole body as one to generate a feeling of harmony for your body and mind
This way of moving gradually, and gently, builds up muscle strength but at your own pace and within your own limits, helping the future you to have better balance, eased mobile joints and a stronger spine, while also supporting the body internal systems to improve digestion & breathing
Those with fatigue, fibromyalgia, & similar are welcome to come and learn how to move without effort and support their own well-being in a space to feel accepted while navigating the roller coaster of life.
Attendees with the following conditions have found the session helpful
Balance issues, high blood pressure, Insomnia, Parkinson's, M.E., Fibromyalgia, Neck, Joint & back discomfort
Please contact Debbie if you have low blood pressure as this session may not be the best one for you as the deep relaxation can lower blood pressure
For information about parking, paying & what to wear
CLICK HERE
What to Expect
Each session is slightly different but usually follows a similar pattern
10.15am: Doors open
Debbie will be setting up the room while you arrive
10.30am: Session starts
This first part of the session is 'easing, teaching & learning'
I will guide you, explain, teach depth and understanding, work with you individually to help you understand your own body and posture. I usually have a theme, which could be exploring a qigong movement or considering body alignment such as how to move the shoulders or knees correctly and to consider what we do without realising may cause pain or discomfort. We could also explore energy, flow, beathing or how to stay grounded and centred
You can choose not to have personal tuition and adjustment during this first part, just tell me when you arrive
You can choose to stand, sit or a bit of both throughout this part
11am: Moving Relaxation
The second part of the session is all about moving meditation & relaxation
I will guide you through a set of Qigong movements, which are repeated several times making it easier to follow and gives you time to settle in and find your own flow. I will not adjust you or tell you what to do, instead I will encourage you to move at your own pace, to listen to your body, find your own flow & let go. You are learning how to move without forcing your body to bring about a deep state of relaxation & calming your nervous system
You can choose to stand, sit or a bit of both throughout this part
11.40: You Relax while Debbie Makes you a Cuppa
12.15: Time for you to go home
Tai Chi & Qigong Classes
Sunday
with Debbie
Personal Tuition
small group classes
Sunday
10am to 10.20am
Tai Chi & Qigong
With Debbie
We all learn in our own way and at our own pace
Group classes are a great way to learn, and consolidate what we know, in a relaxed way by following and being guided by helpful prompts
The group energy also offers a deeper experience
However, you may like to have some personal tuition and help with the way you are standing and moving, to gain a deeper understanding behind the movements
Small tweaks in the way you move and allowing me to help you to feel the movement can make a big difference
You may also want to explore some specific steps within a Form or look at the next steps in the sequence
I am not offering personal one to one sessions
I am offering a time on Sunday mornings to come along and receive personal, hands on, tuition.
By coming along to this class you will be giving your permission to be taught individually
I will explain, explore and work with each individual to help them in a way that they need. This is a short concentrated time of learning as we can only absorb a little at a time then we need to practice over days/weeks to integrate that new learning into our body and understanding
Beginners are very welcome and may find this part of the session helpful
You can just turn up on the day but it would be really helpful if I know that you are coming to either the personal tuition part and/or the full class afterwards
Sunday 10.00am-10.20am
30 August
27 September
at The Horsefair Hinckley, LE10 0AN
Then weekly from 18 October 2026
at
Elmesthorpe Village Hall
Wilkinson Lane, LE9 7SP
£5
if you only attend 10am to 10.20am
Free of charge
if you are attending the full class afterwards
10.30am to 12noon
Contact Debbie if you would like to come along
For information about parking, paying & what to wear
Tai Chi
Sunday
10.30am to 12noon
Lee Family Style
Traditional Forms & Qigong
With Debbie
Fun & Relaxing
Everyone Welcome
Suitable for Beginners
Always at your own pace
Improves balance and flexibility
You can just turn up at any time
This session differs from the other 'Move & Relax' Tai Chi sessions because we enjoy different 'Forms' using Sticks, Swords, Silks as well as the Fans. This provides a more active strengthening session.
These Forms are usually performed a little faster but still done with grace, flow and calm.
We learn these movements at a slow pace, the speed happens naturally when you are confident and steady
We also learn the slow Traditional Tai Chi Form and Chinese Yoga breathing exercises to help to keep the body and mind in balance and harmony
We do not lie down on the floor
Sunday 10.30am-12noon
30 August
27 September
at The Horsefair Hinckley, LE10 0AN
Then weekly from 18 October 2026
at
Elmesthorpe Village Hall
Wilkinson Lane, LE9 7SP
£10 pay as you go, with Debbie
Contact Debbie if you would like to come along
For information about parking, paying & what to wear
I am offering personal tai chi & qigong tuition
within a small group class
10am to 10.20
Please come in quietly and find a seat
If you would like to come along to the tuition
find out more
HERE
Sunday Class Dates- 2026
30 August- at Hinckley
27 September- at Hinckley
4 October - NO CLASS
11 October- NO CLASS
18 October - at Elmesthorpe
25 October - at Elmesthorpe
1 November- at Elmesthorpe
8 November- NO CLASS
15 November- at Elmesthorpe
22 November- at Elmesthorpe
29 November- at Elmesthorpe
6 December- at Elmesthorpe
Helpful Information
What to Wear
Wear anything comfortable. We suggest that you wear layers.
Shoes - Desford, Elmesthorpe, Nuneaton & Stapleton Sessions
You can wear anything that feels steady and helps you to feel balanced, perhaps soft shoes, pumps, trainers, non-slip socks or you can be barefoot
Shoes - Hinckley Sessions
Shoes that you have been wearing outside are not allowed in the actual studio. You can leave your outdoor shoes in the entrance area so bring non-slip socks/slippers or a pair of pumps/trainers that have clean soles to change into. You can also be barefoot.
What to Bring
We suggest that you bring a drink. You do not need anything else.
You will not need a mat as we do not lie down on the floor
Start & Finish Times
The times stated are the actual session times
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before so you are ready to start
You may like to sit for a few minutes after the session is finished before you leave
Booking Classes
You do not need to book any session You can turn up at any time.
(EXCEPT FRIDAY MORNING HINCKLEY&STAPLETON- YOU NEED TO CONTACT DEBBIE TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS A SPACE FOR YOU)
However, if you attend regularly, it is helpful to let us know when you will be on holiday or unable to attend for any reason. You do not need to tell us why. This helps us to plan the sessions and manage the catering where we offer a cuppa afterwards.
Paying for your Sessions
We do not take card payments at the venues
You can:
Pay cash on the day or pay directly into our personal bank accounts before you come
For Mark : Mark Gannon, 11 05 78, 11313066
For Debbie: Deborah Gannon, 60 11 06, 16126645
Some sessions have links to pay through the website so you can pay by card, PayPal, Apple pay etc
Parking
Desford Parking
There is street parking outside the hall and in the streets nearby
Elmesthorpe Parking
There is a free car park next to the hall
Hinckley Parking
There is no parking outside the studio.
St Mary's car park is the closest and is about a 2 minute walk. St Mary's Road, Hinckley, LE10 1EQ
Sainsburys is also a short walk away
Finding Attleborough Liberal Club Session & Parking
The session is in the function room of Attleborough Liberal Club, Bull Street, Attleborough Nuneaton , CV11 4JX
There is a large free car park at the back of the club that is accessed off George Street
You enter the function room from the car park. You will see the wooden gates & bins to the left, as you look at the club from the car park. This is where you will go in through the fire exit doors.
Stapleton Parking
There is a free car park next to the hall
What is a typical
Shibashi Qigong Session?
We want all session attendees to feel welcome, and to know that the session will support them through all stages of life
Everyone is accepted for who they are and how they on on the day
Everyone is encouraged to listen to their own needs and to only do what is comfortable and to stop or sit when needed.
Nothing should hurt and the movements we deliver are flexible to accommodate everyone regardless of experience or ability
When attendees relax when they are able to be themselves, which has a deep relaxing and healing affect on the body and mind bringing about a deeper sense of well-being. The following Golden Guidelines are the heart of every session.
THE GOLDEN GUIDELINES
Do only what is comfortable
Stop if there is any pain for discomfort
Rest or sit down at any time and join in again if and when you feel ready
Move at your own pace
Move within your own comfort zone
Breathe in a way that feels comfortable to you and breathe normally if you can’t match the breathe to the movements
Don’t worry about getting the moves right. You cannot get YOUR Qigong wrong. If there is no pain then it is right, no matter what your arms and legs are doing!
Relax and enjoy the session
Debbie's
Qualifications & Certifications
Acupressure Meridian Massage
Acupressure Massage for Pain Relief
Adult Teaching Qualification
Anatomy & Physiology
Aromatherapy
Assessor Qualification
Aura Imaging & Reading
Breathwork Diploma
Chinese Fire Cupping
Chinese Tongue & Face Diagnosis
Chios Energy Healing
Crystal Therapy
Crystal Healing
Dowsing
Ear Candling
Environmental Awareness
Fire Safety Awareness
First Aid
Food Safety & Hygiene (level 1)
Gong & Sound Practitioner (level 1)
Holistic Massage
Kaimen & DaoYin (Chinese Yoga)
Life Coaching
Mandarin (basic level)
Meditative Sound Baths
Mental Health Awareness for Sport & Physical Activity
Moxibustion
Posture Assessment
Risk Assessment Awareness
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Qigong (a variety of sets)
Qigong for Better Balance & Fall Prevention
Qigong Tui' Na
Shibashi Qigong Sets 1 & 2
Singing Bowls & Gongs
Sports Coaching Diploma
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Tai Chi Ball
Tai Chi Ch'uan (Lee Family Style)
Tui' Na Chinese massage
Tai Chi Qigong
Well-Being Facilitator
