Daphne Richardson of Freshfield Fitness teaches Tai Chi and QiGong exercise classes in and around Formby. We learned the history of these arts as she explained it’s literal meaning was ‘Life’s Energy’ an holistic system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing and meditation used for the purposes of spiritual health and the basis of martial arts. We then moved onto an introduction beginners class. This was a low impact exercise class and incorporated stretch and balance work. We learnt Tai Chi moves as as Cloud Hands, Yang Style Tai Chi Walking and Stroking the Horses Mane as well as some QiGong exercises.