Tai Chi & Qigong Community Classes - Franklin, Auckland (Pukekohe, Waiuku, Mauku, Tuakau)

Community Tai Chi Qigong

Meditation in Motion

 

Monday

9-10am
ZOOM ~ Intermediate

Tuesday

9-9:30am 
Extended

9:30-10:30am 
Intermediate

10:30am-11:30am 
Beginners

5:30pm-6:30pm  NEW
Beginners

*Bledisloe Park Sports Centre
(enjoy nature at Bledisloe Park)
John Street, Pukekohe 2120

Across the street from Pukekohe High School side entrance.
and next to the public playground.

Wednesday

10-11am
Beginners & Intermediate
*The Sharda Centre (nature sanctuary)
15 Percy Graham Drive, Tuakau 2121

1:30-2:30pm
Beginners & Intermediate
*Mauku Victory Hall (rural setting)
430 Union Road, Mauku 2678

Thursday

9:30-10am
Extended 

10-11am 
Intermediate

11:15am-12:15pm 
Beginners 

*Waiuku Scout & Guide Hall
(enjoy nature at Massey Park)
35 Domain Street, Waiuku 2123

Friday

10-11am 
Beginners / Intermediate
*Possum Bourne Retirement Village
5 Lisle Farm Drive, Pukekohe 2120

11:30am-12:30pm (fortnightly)
Beginners
*Oceania Franklin Village
44 McNally Road, Pukekohe 2120
NOTE: residents ONLY at present

yin_yangTAI CHI 

Community Classes

ALL AGES ~ ALL ABILITIES

Franklin District (south of Auckland)

PUKEKOHE ~ WAIUKU ~ TUAKAU ~ MAUKU

Note: Wear loose comfortable clothes, flat comfortable footwear and bring a drink bottle of water for hydration and to aid detoxification.

2026 Sessions

Term 1
Mon 2 Feb – Thurs 2 April

Term 2
Mon 20 April – Fri 3 July 

Term 3
Mon 20 July – Fri 25 Sep 

Term 4
Mon 12 Oct – Fri 18 Dec

 Note: No sessions on public holidays and school holidays

 

INVESTMENT 

(New Students 1st Class is FREE)

Price Updated: 20 July 2026

Community & ZOOM (1 Hour)

$160 = 20 credits ($8/class) super gold logo reduced size
$100 = 10 credits ($10/class)
$14 = Casual credit

Extended (30 min)

$20 = 10 credits

Unlimited – for 10 Weeks

$175 = Unlimited classes for 10 weeks 
(30min Class, 1-Hour (incl ZOOM) & Beginner)

 

Payment Options:

  1. Online Banking  – Westpac bank account
    Tamara A Bennett      03 0406 0015704 000
  2. Credit / Debit Card (via website) 3.3% Processing Fee
  3. Cash

CLASS LEVELS

(BEGINNERS) All Ages ~ All Abilities, Tai Chi for Health programmes & qigong

(Beginners/Intermediate) More of Tai Chi for Health programmes & qigong

(Intermediate) Depth of Tai Chi for Health programmes & qigong

(Extended) More Depth of Tai Chi for Health programmes, qigong, Yang 24, long form Sun 73, Tai Chi Fan, 32 Sword and Cane sets

(Advanced) Skill Building and Instructor Training Workshops … refer to top menu pages

TCHealth_logo170Tai Chi for Health Programmes

  • Tai Chi for Arthritis, Tai Chi for Diabetes, Tai Chi for Osteoporosis, Tai Chi for Heart Conditions, Tai Chi for Memory and Tai Chi for Rehabilitation are modified tai chi programs with a high emphasis on safety, designed by Dr Paul Lam, medical and tai chi experts.
  • The Tai Chi for Health programs are suitable for ALL ages and abilities and are ideal for older adults due to the slow gentle movements, no high kicks, higher stance used in the forms, attention to the breath and relaxation, emphasis on strengthening and flexibility and a social element encouraged.
  • These programmes are evidence based and have gained worldwide acceptance by Arthritis Foundations and Societies and are proven by scientific studies to be safe and effective.
  • Studies have shown the Tai Chi for Arthritis program relieves pain, improves physical function and balance by 30%, and reduces the risk of falls after three months practice.
  • More Tai Chi for Health programs: Tai Chi for Kids, Tai Chi for Life, Tai Chi for Energy, and Tai Chi for Beginners.

The BENEFITS Include

  • Mind and Body Balance
  • Improved health and wellbeing
  • Increased muscular strength
  • Better balance and mobility
  • Better flexibility
  • A reduced risk of falls
  • Relaxation and Stress Relief
  • Increased cardio-respiratory health   

Dr Lam’s Tai Chi for Health programmes www.taichiforhealthinstitute.com