Conscious Connexions is a Tai Chi school, counsellor, and meditation instructor located in Taunton, Somerset, UK. The school is run by Clive Tempest, who teaches classes, workshops, and retreats on Chi Gong, Tai Chi, and Conscious Living.
Chi Gong, also known as qigong, forms the basis of Tai Chi. It involves gentle exercises and movements that promote relaxation and energy. In Tai Chi, these exercises are practised in sequence to enhance overall well-being and provide a balanced approach to life. Clive Tempest utilises Chi Gong as a method for living more consciously and teaches students to appreciate the principles embedded in Tai Chi forms.
These principles are rooted in the ancient wisdom of Taoist sages and serve as a guide for daily life.
The workshops and retreats organised by Conscious Connexions offer opportunities for individuals to delve deeper into the meditative qualities of the practise. Through connecting the physical exercises to the broader scope of everyone's life, participants can cultivate a more profound understanding of themselves and their purpose. These events also aim to develop psychological stress-free living, enabling individuals to align with their life's purpose and find fulfilment in all that they do.
Clive Tempest also offers talks, workshops, and retreats focusing on conscious living. These events help participants develop a deeper understanding of conscious living and offer practical tools for implementing these principles in their daily lives. Recordings of these events are available for download on the Audio page of the website.
Conscious Connexions not only offers in-person classes in Taunton, Somerset but also provides online training courses that can be streamed to a computer, tablet, or phone. The courses available include “The Course in Conscious Living” and “Time for Change.
For those interested in starting their Tai Chi journey, Conscious Connexions offers beginners' classes in Shibashi Tai Chi. Shibashi is a set of eighteen movements that serve as an excellent introduction to the principles of Chi Gong and a starting point for Tai Chi practise. These classes are specifically designed for the active over 60s and provide health and mobility benefits relatively quickly and easily.
For individuals with prior Chi Gong experience, Conscious Connexions also offers “Focus on Flow” classes. These classes focus on integrating different exercises and movements, emphasising the smooth transitions between sets and enhancing perception of chi energy flowing through the body.
Conscious Connexions conducts classes at various locations, including The Memorial Hall in Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset. Classes are conducted on Wednesday mornings, with the Beginners Shibashi class running from 10 am to 11 am and the Focus on Flow class running from 11 am to 12:15 pm.
To inquire about classes, workshops, or retreats, individuals can reach out to Clive Tempest through the provided email address, contact@bigger-picture. Net. They can also subscribe to the mailing list on the website to receive updates on upcoming events.
Overall, Conscious Connexions offers a holistic approach to Tai Chi, Chi Gong, and conscious living. Clive Tempest's teachings and practises provide individuals with the tools and knowledge necessary to live a more mindful and fulfilling life.