Tao Motion

23/01/2026

The Tao Qigong/Tai Chi courses in Oxford and in Rangiora start next week:
In Rangiora on Tuesday, 27th January at 10.30am
In Oxford on Friday, 30th January at 9.45am

Although Qigong and Tai Chi are slow and gentle and don't leave you breathless, they address the key components of fitness — muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and, to a lesser degree, aerobic conditioning.
Read more and how to register:
https://www.taomotion.com/weekly-classes-in-canterbury-1

21/01/2026

Let's remain optimistic and look forward to the start of summer weather. Hopefully very soon. ☀️
All the Tao Motion weekly courses start next week. Registration is open.
Read more about the courses in Oxford and Rangiora below in the Newsletter.

Endorphins are also known as "feel-good chemicals" and are released when we engage in physical activity.
Exercising twice a week not only improves mood, concentration, and alertness but also improves our cardiovascular and overall physical health.

Fuel your summer joy with movement. Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude and your mood. Read about the Canterbury classes. And more ...

20/01/2026

All classes start next week. I'm looking forward to seeing you, and there are still spaces available.
Would you like to prepare your mat for your Tao Yoga or Yoga Fitness class?
You can make your own cleaner:

🌿 1 part vinegar to 10 parts water
🌿 Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and shake well.
🌿 20 sprays for daily cleaning
or
🌿 40 sprays for a thorough cleaning
🌿 Wipe the mat with a soft cloth and let it air dry before storing it.

Register here for the weekly classes:
https://www.taomotion.com/weekly-classes-in-canterbury-1

20/01/2026

The Oxford classes resume next week 🌿
The Rangiora class also starts on Tuesday, 27th January at 10.30am.
"Exercise not only changes your body,
It changes your mind
Your attitude and
Your mood"

Registration is open for all classes.
Try different classes with the Welcome package 🌿

You can find more information and register here:
https://www.taomotion.com/weekly-classes-in-canterbury-1

19/01/2026

New Year, New Energy!
The Oxford Tao Yoga course starts again next week.
From Wednesday, 28th January, from 10am - 11am.
SPECIAL: $12 for your 1st class

Tao Yoga develops inner awareness. It focuses your attention on your body's abilities at the present moment. It helps develop breath and strength of mind and body.

Tao Yoga is renowned for its capacity to alleviate tension and anxiety in both the body and mind. It can also have a positive effect on physical performance.

Tao Yoga can help you increase flexibility and strength in your body as well as improve your mental well-being.

Read more:
https://www.taomotion.com/weekly-classes-in-canterbury/tao-yoga-in-oxford

16/01/2026

Weekly classes in Oxford start on 28th January.
New Year Special for the Yoga Fitness Workout class:
January/ February SPECIAL: $25 for your two 1st classes
(for everyone new to Gabrielle's Fitness class)
Read more:
https://www.taomotion.com/weekly-classes-in-canterbury/yoga-fitness-workout-in-oxford
Overview of all weekly classes:
https://www.taomotion.com/weekly-classes-in-canterbury-1

19/12/2025

The longest Day of the Year 2025 in New Zealand is on Monday, 22 December 2025. The Summer Solstice occurs at 04:06

Each season offers different Qigong exercises.
Tao Qigong and Summer

The feeling associated with summer and the element of fire is joy, gratitude, and love.

Regarding Chinese Medicine and Tao Qigong: The heart is associated with:
- The colour is red
- The temperature is hot
- The taste is bitter
- The corresponding organ is the small intestine
- The sense associated with the heart is the tongue (speech)
- The vessels associated with the heart are the tissues.

The motion of this fire element is upward, like a flame.

When our fire energy is balanced, joy feels like a warm, expansive feeling in our chest. We experience contentment; life is good, regardless of the circumstances. We live in harmony with ourselves, sleep peacefully, our relationships are stable, and there is much love and laughter.
Read more:
https://www.taomotion.com/blog/summer-and-tao-qigong