Why do Time Out Tai Chi?

Tai Chi for Children

It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you my book "Time Out Tai Chi – Welcoming Jing".

This book came about from my experiences teaching Tai Chi and swimming to children from toddlers to teens. 

Through the ancient ages to our modern day, with over 300 million people in the world practising Tai Chi, there is growing evidence that this form of exercise is beneficial to your health.

Tai Chi for all ages

I believe that Parents and Grandparents will be able to read this book to their youngsters as a way of encouraging good posture and realise that thinking about your breathing is very beneficial. 

Time Out Tai Chi is an introduction to the basic principles of correct posture and concentrates on slow, gentle movements.  By incorporating the breath we add relaxation.  Almost anyone can learn Tai Chi.

There is no equipment to buy and it can be practised almost anywhere.Tai Chi is a great way to encourage exercise and by using the principle of focus on the breath, a great way to give breathing time when required. Building inner strength is one of the best ways to cope with the ups and downs of life. 

To help build this inner strength we need useful tools.  Encourage youngsters of all ages to use Time Out Tai Chi as a way of allowing themselves thinking time before acting rashly and to defuse stressful situations.

Tai Chi for the Classroom

Teachers, Childcare Workers, Coaches can use Time Out Tai Chi – Welcoming Jing to introduce Tai Chi to their class or group. The basic postures introduced in this book encourages standing and sitting still, quiet time and relaxation, therefore making Time Out Tai Chi a very good behaviour management tool.

With the focus on inclusion of all children in your group participating in exercise, Tai Chi is the answer.  Regardless of their abilities it can be adapted to suit.  There are many tai chi forms available and wonderful Instructors to share their knowledge.  Maybe you the Teacher, Childcare Worker, Parent or Coach will find that Tai Chi is for you.

Fellow Tai Chi Instructions and Tai Chi Enthusiasts

Time Out Tai Chi – Welcoming Jing can be used to compliment your classes regardless of the form you teach.

One of the ways the book can be used is for teachers and childcare workers to introduce the basic principles to their classes in preparation for a Tai Chi Instructor to run workshops. 

The Tai Chi Instructor can introduce Tai Chi and the book to the group. 
The book then can be used for repetition of the basic postures by the teachers/childcare workers throughout the day (i.e. read part of the story in the morning and do the postures through out the day, then a bit more the next day and so on).

When the Tai Chi Instructor returns to run a workshop, the group can progress to other forms.

I have now made available on this website under Tips and Resources - lesson plans for the beginning part of the book.

What's in the book?

“Posture of Infinity”, “Posture of Tai Chi” and “Posture of Open and Close” have so much depth to them that I know that they can be used to give time out in a positive way to all involved.   I added the “Tai Chi Salute” as I find this great way to connect with the students through out the lesson and the explanation of the make up of this greeting provides a good life lesson.

This book is aimed at Tai Chi participants as well as those people just looking for behaviour management tools.

My Message to you

Make Time Out Tai Chi a part of your family’s or students’ lives. The word “Jing “can be roughly translated to mean “serenity”.  Welcoming Jing into your life is a positive experience for all.

Enjoy life,
Leanne Simpson