Welcome To The
Shropshire Tai Chi Academy
The Academy runs Tai Chi classes at various Shropshire venues. (Please refer to ‘Tai Chi Classes and Contacts’ for locations)
Our Aims
- Facilitate and encourage people to share in the Tai Chi and related arts as taught by Master Moy Lin-Shin.
- Enable people aged 18 and over from all walks of life to enjoy the benefits of Tai Chi.
- Provide instruction to allow people to participate in Tai Chi on a regular basis and train volunteer instructors to teach Tai Chi and related arts.
- Encourage involvement in Tai Chi in local communities.
- Develop an understanding of the benefits of this form of gentle exercise, as it promotes mental and physical well-being.
The potential health benefits of learning and practising Tai Chi includes:
- Increased muscle strength and improved flexibility of joints i.e. beneficial to people with arthritis, lower back, shoulder and neck pain
- Improved bone density i.e. beneficial for people with osteoporosis
- Better functioning of internal organs
Improved cardiovascular, circulation and respiratory functions - Improved concentration and memory
- Reduced stress
The Academy is not affiliated with any religious organisations
Workshop Updates 2026
Below are details of our forthcoming Saturday workshops. Unless otherwise stated, all workshops are held at Mereside Community Centre, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LH, running from 1pm to 4pm, with a £5 cost. No need to book/register in advance. All welcome. Month Date...
Mereside Closure – 6th-10th April
Mereside Community Centre will be closed for refurbishment 6th-10th April, resulting in the cancellation of the following classes that week: Tues 7th: - Tai Chi 1000-1200 with Amy - Sabre 1930-2130 with Gareth & Ed Weds 8th: - Tai Chi 1330-1530 with Jean - Tai Chi...
Christmas 2025 – Class Changes
As the festive period approaches, we can confirm the following changes to our regular schedule of classes over the Christmas and New Year period. All classes are suspended on weeks commencing 22nd and 29th December. Classes will resume on the week commencing 5th...