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Tai Chi — Weekly Classes & Workshops
with Debi Holland
WELCOME
Everything Tai Chi is right here on this page — our regular weekly Tai Chi classes in Keynsham, plus our periodic Tai Chi & Kundalini fusion workshops in beautiful nearby venues. Just scroll down for the full list.
Weekly Tai Chi Classes — Keynsham
Fear Hall, Keynsham. Choose your slot:
Monday 7pm — so popular it's already full! Join the waitlist
Wednesday 5pm — almost full, limited spaces left
Thursday 4pm (from 3rd September) — limited spaces available
Friday 7am (from 4th September) — limited spaces available
Advance booking essential; text or call Debi to confirm current availability and secure your place.
↓ WORKSHOPS & EVENTS ↓
Tai Chi Monthly Workshops (with Kundalini bonus training) - 2026
Master ancient practices, one 'form' at a time2026 Schedule - Forms, Breathwork, Posture & Strength:
A unique opprtunity to experience the perfect fusion of Tai Chi's flowing movements with an introduction to Kundalini's powerful chakra work. Enlighten all seven chakras in this intimate, energising series.
Looking for Kundalini or Pilates?
Debi also teaches Kundalini and Pilates, each with their own weekly classes and workshops.
Tai Chi Benefits
What tension are we releasing?
You may not even know yourself
You will feel your body move differently
Tai Chi's slow, flowing movements help participants improve balance, ease joint stiffness, and release physical tension by combining gentle movement, breath control, and focused awareness.
These combine to promote physical stability, mental calm, and holistic well-being.
Without exception, all people practicing Tai Chi will gain the following advantages:
1. Balance & Fall Prevention
Tai Chi is one of the most well-researched movement practices for improving balance and proprioception. Regular practice has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of falls, particularly valuable as we age.
2. Joint Health & Mobility
The slow, low-impact movements gently mobilise joints through their full range of motion, helping to ease stiffness without placing strain on the body — suitable for all fitness levels.
3. Cardiovascular & Blood Pressure Benefits
By activating the parasympathetic nervous system and encouraging steady, deep breathing, Tai Chi practice has been linked to measurable reductions in blood pressure and improved cardiovascular function over time.
4. Mental Focus & Stress Reduction
The meditative, focused nature of Tai Chi combined with its physical movement makes it a valuable tool for reducing stress and anxiety while sharpening concentration and mental clarity.
We know that our physical and mental health is dependent upon movement, balance, and how well our body manages stress. A growing body of research supports Tai Chi's ability to improve balance, reduce cortisol levels, and enhance overall mind-body connection.
Scientific research demonstrates that regular Tai Chi practice can significantly improve balance and fall prevention, reduce blood pressure, ease chronic pain and joint stiffness, and lower stress and anxiety — making it one of the most evidence-backed movement practices for long-term health and longevity.
ALL PEOPLE PRACTICING TAI CHI WILL EXPERIENCE THE FOLLOWING RESULTS WHETHER THEY KNOW IT OR NOT:
Measurable Results
While some aspects may seem unusual to newcomers, studies show Tai Chi practice can measurably reduce stress hormones, lower blood pressure, and improve balance and coordination.
These are objective, well-documented physical effects, not just placebo.
Stability and Physical Confidence
When done properly under guidance, Tai Chi is gentle and safe for all ages and fitness levels. Start slowly and let your body adjust. Research shows it can meaningfully improve balance, reduce fall risk, and build lasting physical confidence over time.
Debi's Tai Chi classes offer a blend of traditional movement forms and modern, accessible teaching for complete beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
The Skill of Listening to Your Body
Discover a deeper sense of body awareness through slow, deliberate movement sessions, set in the green, open surroundings of Page Park.
With ample time to move at your own pace and reconnect with how your body actually feels — rather than how you think it should feel — this practice builds a form of self-awareness that carries far beyond the class itself.
Movement, Not Mysticism
Tai Chi doesn't conflict with any religion or belief system. At its core, it's a set of gentle, structured physical movements rooted in traditional Chinese exercise, not a spiritual practice.
Studies show its calming, meditative quality can benefit people of all backgrounds and beliefs, including those simply looking for a peaceful way to move.
Embrace the opportunity to move more freely, feel more grounded, and build a new level of body confidence and calm.
Scientific evidence points to real health benefits from Tai Chi, including improved balance, lowered blood pressure, reduced joint pain, and reduced anxiety. It's a low-impact, evidence-backed tool for enhancing long-term wellbeing at any age or fitness level.
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more on tai chi
- WHAT IS TAI CHI?
- WHAT ARE THE "FORMS"?
- WHAT IS QI (ENERGY FLOW)?
- WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT?
- WHAT DOES SCIENCE SAY?
1. WHAT IS TAI CHI?
Tai Chi is a gentle, low-impact form of movement rooted in traditional Chinese martial arts, practiced today primarily for health, balance, and relaxation. By practicing Tai Chi, you can improve your physical stability, ease tension held in the body, and develop a calmer, more focused mind. It offers an accessible way in to mindful movement, no matter your age or starting fitness level. ⇪
2. WHAT ARE THE "FORMS"?
A "form" is a set sequence of slow, connected movements practiced in a specific order. Learning a form gives your practice structure and something to build on week by week. Working through a form with Debi helps you progress at your own pace, refine your technique, and build muscle memory that carries the calming benefits of Tai Chi into everyday life. ⇪
3. WHAT IS QI (ENERGY FLOW)?
Qi (pronounced "chee") refers to the concept of internal energy flow central to traditional Tai Chi philosophy. Practically speaking, working with Qi means paying close attention to breath, posture, and the connection between movement and stillness. Whether or not you engage with the traditional philosophy, this focus alone can leave you feeling more grounded, present, and re-balanced after every session. ⇪
4. WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT FOR YOU?
Joining a Tai Chi class offers a rare combination: genuine physical benefit (balance, joint health, blood pressure) alongside real mental calm, all delivered through movement so gentle that almost anyone can take part. This class acts as a bridge, guiding you from where you are now — whether that's stiff, stressed, or simply curious — to a steadier, calmer version of yourself, one weekly session at a time. ⇪
5. WHAT DOES SCIENCE SAY?
Tai Chi is one of the most extensively studied movement therapies in modern medicine. Research consistently shows it significantly reduces the risk of falls in older adults by improving balance and proprioception.
Studies have found Tai Chi practice measurably lowers blood pressure and improves cardiovascular markers over sustained practice.
Tai Chi has been shown to reduce chronic pain, particularly in conditions like osteoarthritis and lower back pain, by gently improving joint mobility and muscular support.
Research also links regular practice to reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms, alongside improved sleep quality.
Because of its low-impact nature, Tai Chi is widely recommended by physiotherapists and GPs as a safe, evidence-backed form of exercise for people managing chronic conditions or recovering from injury.
credentials
Ok, why should you listen to Debi & Dutch?
Debi is a qualified QCF fitness coach with CYQ certification and has been teaching fitness and mindfulness since 2014 within the community and in collaboration with Better.org (GLL), the UK's largest leisure and cultural trust. As a member of the Complimentary Medical Association, her full title is Debra Holland MCMA. As well as her group classes in fitness, mindfulness, Tai Chi and Kundalini, she also facilitates mindful therapies for Lighthouse Schools and helps individual people realign their health journeys. Deb is also a karate blackbelt and has been studying martial arts in various forms since 2001 — giving her Tai Chi teaching a genuine grounding in traditional movement practice, not just the wellness side of it.
Dutch is also a martial artist and a medical referral weight loss and metabolic specialist, who facilitated the Active Aging Programme at David Lloyd Gyms. He is OFQUAL qualified at YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Syndrome. Dutch follows the government NICE guidelines whilst applying the latest scientific findings to his recommended exercise programmes — including the balance, mobility and cardiovascular research behind Tai Chi.
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