Weekly intermediate Tai Chi and Six Unity Qigong classes with Master Simon Blow, offered in person at Lionel Bowen Library and online via Zoom. Runs Mondays 2 Feb–23 Mar 2026, 11:30–12:30.
Monday 2 February 2026
to Monday 23 March 2026
11:30am - 12:30pm
Online
In person $18.00 per term; Online Free
Join a gentle but powerful Tai Chi and Qigong series designed for continuing students who want to deepen their practice and enjoy mindful movement. Led by Qigong Master Simon Blow, these sessions blend traditional Chinese meridian theory with accessible, calming exercises suitable for adults of all ages, making it a great term-time activity for parents seeking stress relief and physical wellbeing.
Each session focuses on the Six Unity Qigong sequences, exploring flows that harmonise body, intention, Qi and spirit. You will experience slow, mindful movements that support posture, balance and relaxation while learning how exercises relate to the major organ groups and the five elements. The class is taught at an intermediate level so it moves at a steady pace while remaining welcoming to those continuing their practice.
The format is hybrid: attend in person at Lionel Bowen Library in Maroubra or join live via Zoom. In-person participants will also receive the Zoom link two hours before each session, so you can switch to online if needed. This flexibility suits busy parents who may need to join from home or pop in between school runs.
Parents will appreciate the calm, restorative nature of the class and the chance to build regular mindfulness and gentle exercise into a school term routine. The emphasis is on wellbeing, circulation, and stress reduction rather than high-impact fitness, making it accessible for those balancing family life and work.
Simon Blow draws on training from the Shanghai Qigong Research Institute, guiding students through the Liu He (Six Unity) practices that cultivate internal energy and bodily harmony. Expect clear instruction, demonstrations, and repetitions that help you learn flowing sets for spleen, lungs, kidney, liver and heart groups.
Benefits you will notice include:
- Improved posture, balance and coordination
- Reduced stress and increased calm through mindful movement
- Better circulation, mobility and a boost to overall wellbeing
- Practical qigong sequences you can practice at home
Classes run weekly on Mondays from 2 February to 23 March 2026, 11:30–12:30. There is also a Tai Chi Beginners course on the same dates from 10:00–11:00 for those newer to the practice, so families with varying experience can find a suitable session.
The in-person venue is Lionel Bowen Library and Community Centre, 669-673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra, with easy access and community parking nearby. The venue is part of Randwick City Library and aims to be welcoming and accessible for adults with varying mobility.
Online attendees join via Zoom; after registration you will receive a confirmation email, a Zoom link two hours before each session, and a reminder 15 minutes before the class. If you share a household device, other household members must register separately to view on a different device, so plan ahead for siblings or family members who may want to join in.
If you have access requirements or need support to attend, contact the library well before the first class so staff can assist with arrangements. The library encourages participants to arrive early for in-person classes to allow time for setup and to avoid disrupting the session.
Bookings are essential and spaces are limited; you must choose either in-person or online when purchasing a ticket and cannot switch ticket types without cancelling and re-registering. Participants who miss three or more consecutive weeks without notifying staff may forfeit their booking, so please communicate with library staff if you need to pause attendance.
You must be a Randwick City Library member to attend; membership is free and can be completed online or at any branch. Note that online sessions are live only and will not be recorded for later viewing; recording or distribution of the webinar is not permitted.
Health and safety conditions apply to in-person attendance, including any Covid-safe measures in place at the time; by registering you agree to follow the library's terms and conditions. Event photography or recording by the council may occur for promotional purposes, so notify staff if you do not wish to be included.
In-person attendance is $18.00 per term, while online attendance via Zoom is free. Tickets are managed through Eventbrite and open on Monday 5 January at 9:30am; you only need to register once to attend all weekly sessions within the term.
Refunds for tickets purchased through Eventbrite are available up to one day before the event start date, minus Eventbrite fees. If the event is cancelled, eligible tickets purchased via Eventbrite will be refunded to the original payment method, and kiosk purchases will be credited to your library card.
To register and find more information, check the Randwick City Library events page and the Eventbrite booking link. Please register early to secure your place and check your confirmation email to receive the Zoom joining details before each session.
