# Tai Chi for Everybody


## Posts

- [Demonstrations - Taijiquan and more; Saturday, 29th November, 2015](https://taichiforeverybody.com/demonstrations-taijiquan-and-more-saturday-29th-november-2015/)
- [Braziers Park Retreat from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th August 2026](https://taichiforeverybody.com/braziers-park-retreat-from-friday-7th-to-sunday-9th-august-2026/): Open to all. The practices of Taijiquan, Yiquan and Qigong are accessible to beginners yet deep enough to continually challenge and inspire experienced students. Over the weekend, everyone will discover something valuable to take into daily life – whether it’s improved balance, greater relaxation, or new insights into internal practice. The exercises are straightforward to learn but can have a profound impact on your energy, vitality and overall sense of well being. Cost: £460 per person in a single room inclusive of training and full board. £420 per person sharing a double/twin room inclusive of training and full board. For more […]
- [Braziers Park Retreat from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th June 2026](https://taichiforeverybody.com/braziers-park-retreat-from-friday-26th-to-sunday-28th-june-2026/): This retreat suitable for students who have learned Chen Taijiquan Laojia.  In addition, we shall also practice Qigong, Yiquan, and some selected movements from Baguazhang to help stretch both body and mind.  The retreat is already full but I would be happy to place you on the waiting list in case a space becomes available. Cost: £460 per person in a single room inclusive of training and full board. £420 per person sharing a double/twin room inclusive of training and full board. For more information please contact Eva. Contact Eva
- [Chen Taijiquan for Beginners starting on Tuesday 2nd September](https://taichiforeverybody.com/chen-taijiquan-for-beginners-starting-on-tuesday-2nd-september/): Join us on Tuesday evenings from 18:45 – 19:45 for a friendly introduction to Chen-style Taijiquan, the original form of Tai Chi. This class is perfect for beginners exploring the flowing movements, mindful practice, and gentle strength that Taijiquan develops. Each session will guide you step by step through the foundations – posture, relaxation, breathing, and basic movements – helping you to improve balance, coordination, and wellbeing. No previous experience is needed; just wear comfortable clothing and come ready to move at your own pace. Discover how this centuries-old art can bring calm, focus, and vitality into everyday life. For more information, please […]
- [Winter Sun Training](https://taichiforeverybody.com/winter-sun-training/): Winter Sun Training – Riad el Aissi in Morocco From Saturdays starting Saturday 3rd to 24th January 2026 with Eva Koskuba, Emma Westlake and Phil Muil An Internal Martial Arts training (Chen Taijiquan, Yiquan) and Qigong in sunny Morocco. The programme will vary depending on the level of the participants and can be discussed individually before booking is confirmed. The program is likely to be along the following lines: Morning: Training 8:00 to 8:50 Breakfast at 9:00 Training 10:30 to 13:00 Lunch at 13:00 and rest afterwards Afternoon: Training 16:00 to 18:50 This training/holiday is likely to appeal to serious […]
- [Fan Form](https://taichiforeverybody.com/fan-form/): Single Fan Form Your opportunity to learn the single fan form. Saturday and Sunday 23rd and 24th August 2026, both days from 10:30 to 17:00, Sunday 12th October from 10:30 to 17:00 and Sunday 9th November from 10:30 to 12:30 – all four days for £200. A half hour to an hour of zoom session teaching how to open and close the fan included in the price. For more information and to book this course please contact Eva. Contact Eva

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- [Instructors](https://taichiforeverybody.com/instructors/): Instructors Karel Koskuba. Karel has studied Internal Martial Arts since 1978, first Yang Style under Chu King Hung (5th Generation of Yang style), later Du Xianming (18th Generation of Chen style) and Yao Chengguang (3rd generation of Yiquan) and finally and longest with Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang (19th generation of Chen style) Eva Koskuba. The current principal instructor at the CIAA is Eva Koskuba, who has been studying Internal Martial Arts since 1982 and teaching at the school since 1986. In March 2006 Eva was accepted as a lineage disciple (20th generation of Chen style) by Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang. Grandmaster Chen […]
- [Retreats](https://taichiforeverybody.com/retreats/): Retreats For information/dates of forthcoming Retreats, please check the News page. Weekend Retreats Immerse yourself in the practice of Yiquan, Qigong and Taiji for a long weekend with Eva. For the latest information and dates of weekend retreats, please check our the News page. International Holiday Retreats Winter Sun: Riad El Aissi, Taroudant, Morocco. Riad El Aissi is a perfect place to relax and practice Taijiquan (Tai Chi), Yiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan and the therapeutic exercises of Qigong. For the latest information and date of the international holiday retreats, please check the News page.
- [CIAA Qualified Instructors](https://taichiforeverybody.com/ciaa-qualified-instructors/): CIAA Accredited Instructors These instructors have all been through a CIAA accredited programme. Location Instructor Contact Website Bedfordshire Matthew Catlin 07720539707 https://www.facebook.com/Stopsley-Chen-Tai-Chi-388068504873830/ Ian Deavin 07860218334 Shefford Tai Chi   Berkshire Phil Larsson 07814969540 Berkshire Tai Chi Alma Lopez-Tolman 01635299672 Tai Chi Newbury Karen Pounds 07867954786 www.karenpounds.co.uk   Bristol Mark Leonard 07931412908 Frank Pring 01173771176 Chen Tai Chi Bristol   Buckinghamshire Marlow Simon Jennings 07786110050 www.facebook.com/Azuretaichi/   Gloucestershire Olly Leonard 07508 686 315 Cheltenham Gloucester Tai Chi   Hampshire Alla Bennett bennett.ao@gmail.com Revive Tai Chi Pauline Brennan 07941134568 Willow Tai Chi Craig Jones 07817075287 Practise-Taiji Eleanor Thomas 07714340776   London Sylvia […]
- [Qigong Instructors Course](https://taichiforeverybody.com/qigong-instructors-course/): Three-year Qigong Instructors Course The course is taught by Eva Koskuba.The aim of the course is  study Qigong in depth and to enable practitioners to use Qigong as a therapy. Entry Requirements No prior qualifications required. Willingness to practice Qigong on a regular basis essential. Each year there will be a combination of workshops, individual lessons and residential weekends. Dates will be given later. Course Outline During the course the students will: understand the concept of Qi, its different manifestations and its relation to the western medical view study several types of Qigong (from the enclosed list) study the principles […]
- [Taijiquan Instructors Course](https://taichiforeverybody.com/taijiquan-instructors-course/): Three-year Taijiquan Instructors Course The course is taught by Eva Koskuba.The aim of the course is  study Taijiquan in depth and to train students to a professionally competent level in the teaching of Taijiquan classes. Entry Requirements The course is suitable for students at intermediate/advanced level with at least five years Taijiquan experience. Course applicants will be expected to attend one of our Saturday or Sunday morning Taijiquan classes before enrolling on the course. Course Dates The course is designed around Chen style Taijiquan.Each year there will be a combination of workshops, individual lessons and a residential weekend. Dates will […]
- [Instructor Courses](https://taichiforeverybody.com/instructor-courses/): CIAA Accredited Instructor Courses Become qualified to teach with a recognised accreditation from the Chinese Martial Arts Association in the UK. You can teach others the internal martial arts with these three- and four-year courses, run on a part-time basis. Taijiquan Instructors Course Qigong Practitioners Course
- [Qigong](https://taichiforeverybody.com/qigong/): Qigong (Chi Kung) Qigong is a system of exercises for cultivation of Qi. “Q”i can be translated as “energy” and “Gong” as “practice”. What kinds of Qigong Are There? There are many different types of Qigong systems with different goals. There are: Medical Qigongs designed to improve health in general or to target a particular disease or internal organ Martial Qigongs designed to increase internal power or to condition the body Daoist or Buddhist Qigongs which aim to promote spiritual growth Sexual Qigongs to increase the sexual energy or increase the range of sensations There are many more such types […]
- [Xingyiquan](https://taichiforeverybody.com/xingyiquan/): Xingyiquan (Hsing I Chuan) The Internal Arts page gives more information on theory and benefits of this Internal Martial Art.. What is Xingyiquan? Loosely translated as “Form and Intent” boxing, this is a direct, forceful style which relies on the great Internal Power that its practitioners (should) possess. This power is developed via practice of its standing posture, Santi. What Are The Techniques Underpinning Xingyiquan? The basis of Xingyiquan is Wuxingquan which can be translated as Five Element Boxing. It contains five techniques, or Fists (quan), each of which is associated with one of the Elements: Piquan, translated as Splitting […]
- [Baguazhang](https://taichiforeverybody.com/baguazhang/): Baguazhang (Pa Kua Chang) The Internal Arts page gives more information on theory and benefits of this Internal Martial Art. What is Bagua? Baguazhang (Eight Trigram Palm) bases its strategy on evasion and thus is particularly suitable for supple and quick individuals. The evasion is based on nimble footwork and flexible, spiralling movements. How do we teach Bagua? We practise two styles of Baguazhang: Eight Dragon Palms ‘Original Dong’ Form The main training exercises in each of the styles is a circular walk, which develops strong legs and lower body. Each change of direction is accompanied by a series of […]
- [Yiquan](https://taichiforeverybody.com/yiquan/): Yiquan (I Chuan) The Internal Arts page gives more information on theory and benefits of this Internal Martial Art. What follows below is a short overview of Yiquan. For a more detailed explanation see our other website – www.yiquan.org.uk History of Yiquan Yiquan, also known as Dachengquan, is a system created by Wang Xiangzhai (1890 – 1963) after a lifetime of practice and research into martial arts. Wang Xiangzhai trained in Xingyiquan under a famous master Guo Yunshen. After Guo’s death, Wang travelled extensively around China looking for top teachers. He became dissatisfied with the way martial arts were taught. […]
- [Taijiquan](https://taichiforeverybody.com/taijiquan/): Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) The Internal Arts page gives more information on theory and benefits of this Internal Martial Art. What is Tai Chi Taijiquan? Taijiquan (Yin Yang boxing, sometimes translated as Great Ultimate boxing) is the best known style of the Internal Martial Arts. Unlike Xingyiquan and Baguazhang, it does not restrict itself in the initial assumptions, and therefore can be said to be more complete. This probably makes it more difficult to master. An important element of Taijiquan training is Pushing Hands. There are five major styles of Taijiquan: Chen, Yang, Woo, Wu and Sun. We practise Chen […]
- [Onsite Classes](https://taichiforeverybody.com/onsite-classes/): Onsite Tai Chi Classes Join us for Lessons in our Garden or dedicated Tai Chi Studio These take place in Lambs Farmhouse garden, or in our studio if inclement weather. Therefore, please come dressed for both indoors and outdoors. Please note that the words “Tajiquan” and “Taiji” are often referred to as Tai Chi in the UK. View Map & Directions Weekly Classes Monday 18:30 to 20:00 Taijiquan Laojia – Intermediate Monday 20:00 to 21:00 Pushing Hands Tuesday 18:45 to 19:45 Taijiquan Laojia – Beginners Wednesday 11:00 to 12:00 Taiji (Tai Chi) Sword – open to all Thursday 10:00 to […]
- [Zoom Classes](https://taichiforeverybody.com/zoom-classes/): Learn Tai Chi, Qigong, Xinjia and Yiquan from home You are welcome to join us on Zoom. If you are interested in any of the sessions below, would you please Contact Eva before joining. Zoom We use Zoom to host remote classes. You can sign up to Zoom for free (see: https://www.zoom.com/) and join the classes using your web browser, or by downloading the Zoom app to your Desktop, Laptop, Tablet or Smartphone. To “Join a Meeting” you will need an ID number and Password – Contact Eva. Zoom Classes If you are new to the Chinese internal arts, we […]
- [News](https://taichiforeverybody.com/news/)
- [Contact](https://taichiforeverybody.com/contact/): Contact Tai Chi For Everybody in Reading, UK We teach Tai Chi, Taijiquan, Yiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan & Qigong in Swallowfield, Reading, Berkshire (UK) Address and Contact Information Address:Eva Koskuba,Lambs Farmhouse,Basingstoke Road,Swallowfield,Berks RG7 1PYU.K. Contact Us e-mail: eva@ciaa.org.uk Our post code will take you about a mile from the house along Basingstoke Road because this is a rural location. Please use the button above “View Map & Directions” or go to ‘Google Maps’ and type “Swallowfield” and  “Tai Chi for Everybody” into ‘Search Google Maps’, then follow the directions to our house. Contact Us
- [Tuition](https://taichiforeverybody.com/tuition/): Tuition To learn the Internal Martial Arts students benefit from guidance in groups or one-to-one lessons in person or online. Lessons take place numerous times a week onsite in Swallowfield near Reading, Berkshire and online via Zoom. Onsite Classes Zoom Classes (learn Tai Chi from home) Weekend Retreats Immerse yourself in the practice of Yiquan, Qigong and Taiji for a long weekend with Eva. International Holiday Retreats Winter Sun: Riad El Aissi, Taroudant, MoroccoRiad El Aissi is a perfect place to relax and practice Taijiquan (Tai Chi), Yiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan and the therapeutic exercises of Qigong. Learn From Our Students […]
- [Internal Arts](https://taichiforeverybody.com/internal-arts/): Why Learn the Internal Martial Arts? Eva Koskuba has been studying and teaching Internal Martial Arts, and in particular Tai Chi Chuan, for over 40 years. The emphasis taught is first on learning to acquire Internal Power that builds Qi (Chi). Then, as with other martial arts, some students go on to more advanced contact techniques, for example “Pushing Hands”. A Clear Difference to External Martial Arts In contrast to other martial arts, each technique within any of the Internal Martial Arts must be in accordance with the principle known as Six Harmonies; 3 External and 3 Internal. Notice the […]
- [Tai Chi for Everybody](https://taichiforeverybody.com/): Tai Chi for Everybody in Reading, Berkshire Study and train in Taijiquan (Tai Chi), Yiquan, Baguazhang and the therapeutic exercises of Qigong in Reading or online Contact Us Learn Internal Martial Arts Learn Internal Martial Arts with Eva Koskuba, who has been studying Internal Martial Arts since 1982 and teaching since 1986. In March 2006 Eva was accepted as a lineage disciple (20th generation of Chen style) by Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang. Eva’s main teachers: Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang (19th generation of Chen style) Du Xianming (student of Chen Zhaokui – 18th generation of Chen style) Yao Chengguang (3rd generation of Yiquan) […]


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