Frequently Asked Questions – Tai Chi Globe 🌐
Welcome to our FAQ page! 🙏 Whether you're just starting or looking to deepen your practice, this page answers the most common questions.
📍 Oscar Lodge Students
This FAQ covers our standard membership classes. Oscar Lodge operates differently:
- Pay-as-you-go: £6 per class (no membership required)
- First class FREE for new students
- Open to over 60s (Oscar Lodge owners have booking priority)
- Monday 11:45am - 12:30pm
Most answers below still apply (what to wear, health & safety, etc.), but ignore the membership pricing section. See the Oscar Lodge section for specific details.
✨ Quick Start – New to Tai Chi Globe
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Membership & Pricing 💷
Silver: £37/month (1 class per week) • Gold: £50/month (2 per week) • Diamond: £61/month (3 per week).
Your first class is always free. -
What to Wear 👕👟
Loose, comfortable clothing and flat trainers. Bare feet are not recommended. -
Health & Safety 🩺
Tai Chi & Qigong are gentle, low-impact practices. If you have health concerns, consult your doctor first and read our Health & Safety Disclaimer. -
Registration Help 📱
If you have trouble registering (especially on iPhone), go to Settings > Safari and ensure "Block All Cookies" is off, then refresh and try again. Still stuck? Visit our Help Centre. -
How to Join Fully 🛎️
After your free taster, you'll be invited to join as a member.
🌀 What's different about Oscar Lodge classes? 📍
Oscar Lodge is our only pay-as-you-go class and operates differently from our membership-based sessions:
- Cost: £6 per class (no membership required)
- First class FREE for new students
- Who can attend: Open to all over 60s (Oscar Lodge owners have booking priority)
- When: Every Monday, 11:45am - 12:30pm (45 minutes)
- Accessibility: Seated Tai Chi & Qigong friendly
- Location: Oscar Lodge, Aylesbury
Everything else about the class (what to wear, health considerations, instructor approach) follows the same guidelines as our other classes.
👉 Register for Oscar Lodge classes here.
🌀 What are the Membership Prices? 💷
(Note: This applies to standard membership classes only. Oscar Lodge is pay-as-you-go – see above.)
Join us for a complimentary introductory class when you sign up for our weekly sessions. After that you are warmly invited to become a member of the Tai Chi Globe community.
- Silver: £37/month for 1 class per week 🥈
- Gold: £50/month for 2 classes per week 🥇
- Diamond: £61/month for 3 classes per week 💎
Membership includes access to live classes and online resources. For full details of membership benefits, see our Why Tai Chi Globe page.
🌀 I have health concerns. Are Tai Chi & Qigong safe to do? 👨🏻⚕️🩺
Tai Chi and Qigong are low-impact, gentle yet powerful internal arts. They can be performed standing or seated. Research shows they offer a wide range of physical and mental health benefits and may improve quality of life for those with medical conditions.
If you have any health concerns, please consult your doctor before starting and read our Health & Safety Disclaimer.
🌀 What should I wear to class? 👕👟
Loose, comfortable clothing and flat trainers. Bare feet are not recommended 🚫👣
🌀 Is experience required? 🌱
No. Tai Chi and Qigong are adaptable for all ages and abilities. Our classes are designed to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of experience 👨👩👧👦.
🌀 Do you offer private tuition? 🏠
Currently unavailable due to full classes. If this changes, we'll update this page and notify the mailing list. For small-group or organisational bookings, see Group sessions below.
🌀 Community & Volunteers 👥
To get involved, you must be a Tai Chi Globe member. This ensures a shared understanding and commitment to Tai Chi and Qigong 🤝.
🌀 What are the payment methods? 💳
Debit/credit card and PayPal are the default methods. Cash or cheque may be accepted at the instructor's discretion but are generally discouraged due to administration costs 💰.
🌀 Do you teach children? 👶
Currently, classes are for adults aged 18 and over. This may change in the future 📆.
🌀 Group sessions for charities & businesses? 🏢
Yes. Group sessions for up to 17 people are available from £50 per hour. Larger numbers can be accommodated and may require more than one instructor. Please use "Need help?" to provide your requirements 🤝👥.
🌀 Are there workshops available? 🛠️
Workshops will be available from late 2025 onwards. Details will be announced on this website and in our newsletter 🗓️.
🌀 What styles of Tai Chi & Qigong do you teach? 🌟
- Yang Style
- Sun Style
- Adapted Sun Style
- Health Qigong
- Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi
Our curriculum is continually reviewed and expanding 📚.
🌀 Where can I park when attending classes? 🅿️
Most venues have on-site parking (e.g., Aylesbury Multicultural Community Centre and Rivets Sports & Social Club). For venue-specific directions and parking details, please see each class page on the Classes page.
🌀 How do I join? 🤔
When you register, you receive a free taster class. After that, you'll be invited to join the Tai Chi Globe membership.
🌀 I'm having trouble registering or using the site on my iPhone 📱
Some iPhone users occasionally run into issues if cookies are blocked or restricted.
- Go to Settings > Safari
- Ensure Block All Cookies is off
- Refresh the page and try again (or try another browser)
Still stuck? Visit our Help Centre for the knowledge base and direct support options.
🌀 Are there classes specifically for people with Parkinson's?
Currently, there are no dedicated classes, but several members with Parkinson's attend our regular sessions. Thanks to the adaptable nature of Tai Chi and Qigong, our classes suit a wide range of conditions. If there's enough interest, we may introduce Parkinson's-specific sessions.
- View our Tai Chi & Parkinson's presentation
- Join the Tai Chi Globe for Parkinson's Mailing List
🌀 Why should I choose Tai Chi Globe?
Discover what makes Tai Chi Globe special — expert instruction, a supportive community, and a rich curriculum — on our Why Tai Chi Globe page.
🌀 Where are the classes? 🗓️
Tai Chi Globe currently hosts fifteen weekly classes.
👉 See the full list of classes here.
We hope this FAQ has been helpful. If you have more questions, please use the "Need help?" button below 💬.
Last updated: 24 October 2025
