I offer courses, classes, workshops, retreats, trainings and exercise for health programs.
Living Movement Tai Chi and Qigong with Angus Clark means a fun and accessible approach to sustainable health.
Welcome to Angus Clark Living Movement Tai Chi
I offer courses, classes, workshops, retreats, trainings and exercise for health programs for:- individuals looking to feel good in themselves and about themselves
- individuals looking for excellence in tai chi and qigong
- schools and education
- teachers looking for vitality, balance and energy management
- programs of health through exercise for school kids - private and public sector organisations looking for ways to maintain vitality at work
- performance sports players looking to get that extra piece of the success jigsaw
The Brilliance of Living Movement is that with its 5 Key Principles you can enjoy a low impact workout with a high impact result! Leaving you feeling refreshed, energised and balanced.
Retreats
“Angus’s relaxed, easy going style of teaching is powered by a deep understanding of the essence of tai chi and qigong. He skillfully shares this to create a rich and rewarding atmosphere.”
Fri 1 – Sun 3 October Autumn Retreat
Courses commence at 6pm
(you can arrive from 4pm) Friday and finish 4pm Sunday.
Cost: £210 – 230 (sliding scale) shared accommodation (2/3 bed)
£250 single.
These retreats are open, which means that you’re welcome whatever your level of experience in tai chi and qigong: if you are new to tai chi, here’s a great chance to make a start. And if you’re familiar with it (any style) already then here’s a good opportunity to deepen your understanding and skill.
You’ll work with principles from the essence of tai chi and qigong in both its solo and partner aspects to bring you vitality, inspiration and insights.
You can expect to eat well, rest well, exercise well, study your tai chi and qigong, enjoy some excellent conversations, meet up with old friends and make new ones.
You’ll have time to ponder; to be quiet and still; as well as time to laugh, fool around, drink wine, chat and enjoy the excellent Sharpham food.
“Fantasticly restorative. I feel like my soul and body have joined up”
Sharpham is easy to get to and wonderfully placed, overlooking the Dart river valley just south of Totnes. They offer exceptionally good vegetarian food (much of it from their organic garden) and comfortable accommodation.
Workshops
We have a variety of workshop click on the links below to find out more about our workshops
Camps
Camps 2010
there are 2 camps this year:
1. The Summer Camp
Wed 11 – Sun 15 August (4pm Wed till 4pm Sunday)
South Dornaford, Okehampton, Devon EX17 3RF
The Summer Camp
is a Living Movement event, tradition even, that’s been running since 1990. Now in it’s 5th year at South Dornaford Farm, people come from all over the country to enjoy, share, play, learn, feast, and generally have a great time together.
You can come for the whole event, part of it or by the day.
Most people camp, though there are now 3 indoor rooms to choose from if you prefer a bed.
You are welcome as a complete novice to tai chi or as a seasoned enthusiast. There’s always a good mix of people and one of the joys is people sharing their own interests and talents.
The philosophy
Living Movement is more than just tai chi. Tai Chi and Qigong are the main vehicles for exploring human wellness, health and consciousness. At the Summer Camp there's more space to explore - that's why we include art, massage and impromptu games/events/ discussions as a way to explore different aspects of being human together.
The place
There’s lots of space at South Dornaford. It sits in 200 acres of meadow and woodland bordering the river Okement. It’s the perfect place for a camp - the sessions are fun with venues ranging from woodland to riverside meadow to marquee to converted barn dojo/studio, there is plenty of feasting and the camp fire burns from start to finish.
Options, costs, booking and further info:
The costs vary depending on what you choose to do. Please email me for a booking form, which has all options and costs: angus@livingmovement.com There is a sliding scale, which means that you are asked to pay what you are willing and able within the given range.
This year the whole camp costs £195 - £250 inclusive of everything – all meals (quality vegetarian) camping, all the tai chi and other sessions. The basic price for a single day is £30 - £45. This includes lunch. You can also choose to attend the early morning session and have breakfast, or stay into the evening and book for supper.
Extras:
1. It's £14 night if you choose to stay in a room
2. Individual seated accupressure massage sessions are bookable on site at £25 per session
The program:
The basic camp program is as follows, though it may vary slightly depending on what happens at the time!
Wed 11th: arrive from 4pm; opening session 6pm; supper 7pm
Thurs to Sat:
7.00am Meditation
7.30-8.30 am free the chi (tai chi /qigong) + tai chi form
10.15 - 11.30 exploring principles in solo practice
12 - 1 exploring principles with interactive tai chi
1 - 3.30 lunch, walk/siesta/swim
3.30 - 5 thursday: art in the land friday: massage workshop
saturday : the art of being 5.30 - 6.30 white crane qigong
7.00 supper - after supper is usually a good camp fire scene. 8.30 Thurs eve there's a Taiko drumming workshop
Sunday: as for thurs/fri/sat but afternoon session 2.30 - 4.00
2. The Gidleigh Camp / Workshops
Fri 10 – 12 Sept (4.30pm Fri – 4.30pm Sun)
Gidleigh Village Hall, Nr. Chagford, Devon TQ13 8HR
It's £95 for the whole event, which includes supper fri & sat & camping or £15-20 per workshop session plus the option to stay for supper/camp.
Come and enjoy a good selection of tai chi and qigong workshops to deepen your skill and inspire you in your practice.
You can either camp (1 night or 2) or come to one or more workshops individually with the option of staying on for supper and camp fire.
Gidleigh Village Hall offers an excellent venue with very good indoor and outdoor space for practice. It has a good kitchen as well as toilet and shower facilities.
The hall is close to some stunning wild moorland with it’s rivers and stone circles and which will be the inspirational setting for the Saturday afternoon w/shop (weather permitting).
here's the program, below. If you're camping you are welcome to arrive from 3pm.
Please email angus@livingmovement.com for a booking form. Thanks.if you have any questions just get in touch.
Friday:
4 - 6.30pm Qigong:
principles, exercises and some White Crane Qigong
6.45pm Supper
Saturday:
10am - 1pm Tai Chi Form Intensive:
an in-depth look at some of the sections from the Dr Chi/Cheng Man Ching Form. Suitable for anyone learning this form.
2 - 6pm Walk on the Wild Side (fair weather option)
walk to the moors from GVH with tai chi and qigong practice in and inspired by the landscape.
Da Lu 2 - 5pm (bad weather option)
choreographed partner form/play supper 6.30 pm
6.30pm Supper
Sunday:
10am - 1pm Tai Chi Essence
playing with the main tai chi principles
2 - 4.30pm Push Hands and Application
the way of soft power
Classes
Barefoot Barn Chagford
Wednesday Eves: Sept 8th - Dec 15th (not 27 Oct)
1. 6.15 – 7.00 Tai Chi/Qigong exercise for everyone
2. 7.00 - 7.45 Tai Chi Form
Class 1 or 2: 14 weeks £56 / £5 drop in
Both classes: 14 weeks £70 / £7 drop in
Throwleigh Village Hall
Thursday Mornings Sept 9th - Dec 16th (not 28 Oct)
10 - 11.30am
Tai Chi/Qigong for everyone + Tai Chi Form
14 weeks £70 / £6 drop in
Any questions? Give a call on 0845 125 9731 or email angus@livingmovement.com
For Classes in Exeter please contact our affiliated group tai chi Exeter who run classes: Wednesday evenings at the Exeter Phoenix call Barbara on 01392 216265
For Classes in Exton on a Tuesday afternoon, call Sue on 01392 877918
Directions
Barefoot Barn: TQ13 8HE
**there is no parking at Barefoot Barn so please allow time to park in the village and make the 10 minute walk to the venue **The Barefoot Barn is at a house called Eaglehurst, on the edge of Chagford.
From the North, East or West: 16 miles west of Exeter / 6 miles east of Okehampton leave the A30 dual carriageway at Merrymeet junction (formerly roundabout) and take the A382 through Whiddon Down village (half mile on (past services on right and pub on left—the bus from Exeter stops near the pub at Whiddon Down). Then take the left turning at the first roundabout (the A382 – to Moretonhampstead and Chagford). After about 5 miles, the main Chagford turning is on the right and is well signposted, take this turning. *Drive to the centre of Chagford. Turn left at the square and follow signs to the main town car park.
To find Eaglehurst and the Barefoot Barn walk from the car park through the Square with Webber and Sons and Bowdens hardware to your left. Continue down the road about 300 yards until you reach a fork. Take the right fork (Mill St) signposted for Gidleigh. After about another quarter of a mile - Eaglehurst is the big house with a circular drive on the left, just after the crest of the hill. Walk through the drive, bear to the right of the house. The Barefoot Barn is through the second double gate (20 yards on from Eaglehurst house).
From South Devon Travelling north-east on the A38 take the A382 northwards (this is signposted to Bovey Tracey) Stay on the A382 driving past Bovey Tracey and through Moretonhampstead. About four miles past Moretonhampstead, look for the Chagford turning opposite a thatched inn (Easton Cross). *Take this turning on the left. Drive to centre of Chagford and follow instructions as above.
Throwleigh Village Hall, Wonson: EX20 2JA
(Landmark - Northmore Arms) **Throwleigh Village Hall is not in Throwleigh! it’s in Wonson, about a mile south of Throwleigh **
From Okehampton/Exeter North, East, West: 16 miles west of Exeter / 6 miles east of Okehampton leave the A30 dual carriageway at Merrymeet junction (formerly roundabout) and take the A382 through Whiddon Down village (half mile on (past services on right and pub on left—the bus from Exeter stops near the pub at Whiddon Down). Then take the left turning at the mini - roundabout (the A382 - to Moretonhampstead and Chagford).After 300m turn right for Throwleigh and Gidleigh.
Follow this little road for a mile or so, passing through the hamlet of East Ash and ignoring the left fork to Chagford. At the bottom of a steep hill there is a small humpback bridge with a left or right option just after it. Take the left towards Wonson, not the right to Throwleigh. Follow this little road, joining another along the way, to pass by, curling up and around the Northmore Arms pub, on your right, about a mile after the bridge. Up the short steep hill, the village hall is a kind of nissen-hut on your left, before you get to the top of the hill. However, best to go to the top, around the chestnut tree and back down into the driveway. Plenty of parking.
From Newton Abbot or South Devon: Exit the A38 at Drumbridges junction (Newton Abbot/Trago Mills exit) and take the A382 north through Moretonhampstead. Go past the turning to Chagford, pass the Mill End Hotel, through Sandy Park and follow the road all the way to Whiddon Down. 300m before the mini roundabout take the left, marked Throwleigh and Gidleigh. Then as above.
Qualifications
- Angus Clark is author of:
- The Complete Illustrated Guide to Tai Chi
- Illustrated Elements of Tai Chi
- Secrets of Qigong
- He has produced "Move For Your Life' and "The Tai Chi Short Form" DVD's soon to be released
- He is a member of and recognised instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain
Service Categories
Qigong, Tai Chi
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