Real tai chi - low impact, gentle exercise - shallow, warm water - professional, friendly instructors Our programme is also ideal for antenatal.
Lighthouse Aqua Tai Chi ® is a copyrighted programme created by professional tai chi, qigong and aqua exercise instructors David Pelling and Helena Kean. Aqua exercise has a reduced risk of injury, due to the nature of the medium and Tai Chi is a slow, mindful and relaxed exercise, further reducing the potential for injury whilst participating in the class. It provides cardiovascular training by g
01/09/2026
Autumn.
Shibashi 3 - 7 videos plus pdf instruction manual & study sheet - Lighthouse Tai Chi®'s Ko-fi Shop Shibashi 3 explores the flow of Qi through the body and feeling the flow through the arms and legs. Opening the Meridians and Channels to enhance Qi f...
31/08/2026
Places available Mondays 10.30am. 💧 ☯️
If you're looking for a calming, gentle class in the water, Aqua Tai Chi with Lighthouse Tai Chi could be for you. 🧘♀️
EVERY MONDAY at 10.30am.
*Please note, this class is not included in our memberships
Why Specific Conditions Require Medical Clearance for Aqua Tai Chi
1. Heart Conditions: Water pressure shifts fluid toward your chest, making your heart work harder. Warm water or physical movement can also affect blood pressure and heart rhythm.
2. Severe Breathing Conditions: Water immersion adds external pressure to your chest wall, which can make it harder to expand your lungs. Controlled breathing patterns in tai chi must match your specific respiratory capacity.
3. Spine, Joint or Bone Conditions: Even though water supports your weight, certain movements, entries, or exits from the pool can place unexpected torque on unstable joints or fragile bones.
4. Diabetes: Physical activity and changes in temperature alter glucose metabolism and can cause blood sugar levels to drop rapidly.
Cardiac rehabilitation and supervised heart-recovery exercise sessions in Bury are coordinated through the Bury Live Well Service.
Programs feature supervised exercises, lifestyle advice, and health education hosted at local community venues and leisure facilities like Castle Leisure Centre.
Program Details
Provider: Bury Live Well Service and BEATS (Bury's Exercise and Therapy Scheme)Location: Castle Leisure Centre (Bolton Street, Bury, BL9 0EZ) and community spaces
Cost: Free referral-based initial scheme with discounted or free group access
Contact: Call 0161 253 6668 or email [email protected]
11/08/2026
Some of the Tai Chi and Qigong videos and manuals available to purchase in our shop https://ko-fi.com/lighthouseuk/shop
12/07/2026
IT'S ALMOST HERE! 😎
The summer holidays are looming and we've got a packed timetable with something for everyone ... and a few special events as well! 👙
Check our holiday timetable for what's on at your leisure centre 👇🏼
25/06/2026
Aqua Tai Chi
Time to chill out tomorrow 11am West Craven Sports Centre
Places available
Book now https://pendleleisureplus.gladstonego.cloud/book
14/05/2026
Today we're at Whitworth Leisure Centre & Wellbeing Hub
Celebrating Lighthouse Top Attenders 2025. Thank you to all our students for your commitment and support. Regular attendance and dedication to learning the art of tai chi makes the most difference to gain the health and wellbeing benefits. Keeping coming, keeping going and feel the difference. Lighthouse welcome new starters anytime at classes or online.
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19/12/2025
Merry Christmas from our last class of the year. All good wishes from Helena and David. 🎄
We re-open Monday 5th January.
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 3pm |