TAI CHI · TAIJIQUAN
A traditional Chinese martial art for health, focus and balance
Tai Chi, also called Taijiquan, is a traditional Chinese internal martial art. It combines continuous flowing movements with body alignment, controlled weight shifts, coordination and focused attention.
Although it is practised slowly and gently, Tai Chi is not simply a relaxation exercise. Each movement has a martial purpose and requires precision, balance, strength, concentration and body awareness.
With regular practice, the movements become more natural and connected, allowing Tai Chi to develop into a true passion and a form of meditation in movement.
In 2020, Taijiquan was inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
EXPLORE TAI CHI WITH PATRIZIA
Patrizia has dedicated many years, energy and considerable personal investment to learning a wide range of Tai Chi styles and forms. Developing such a broad practice requires commitment, patience and continuous training.
One of her greatest strengths is her “eagle eye” for detail. She learned by observing her teachers closely and reproducing their movements with precision. Today, this same ability allows her to notice the small details in each student’s posture, alignment and coordination, and to offer clear, personalised corrections.
Her attention to detail has also contributed to her success in international competitions, where she has won 42 medals, including 15 gold. Some of her students affectionately call her “the Golden Woman.”
Yang style is characterised by open, flowing movements performed with a steady and continuous rhythm.
Students begin by learning the essential foundations: posture, alignment, footwork, weight transfer and coordination. Short forms provide a strong base before progressing towards longer traditional forms.
The practice develops balance, concentration, coordination, leg strength and body awareness.
Sun style is characterised by higher stances, compact arm movements and light, agile stepping.
Its distinctive follow-step creates a smooth and continuous flow between movements. The higher positions can make it suitable for people who prefer a less physically demanding practice, while still developing coordination, balance and control. Discover Sun Style Tai Chi →Weapons training adds a new dimension to Tai Chi practice. It develops precision, coordination, alignment, intention and greater awareness of movement.
Depending on their experience, students can learn forms using the sword, sabre, fan or staff. Each form is taught carefully and progressively, step by step.
ADAPTED & SEATED TAI CHI
Tai Chi can be adapted in different ways according to each student’s physical abilities, energy, balance and learning needs.
Seated Tai Chi
This option is suitable for people who cannot remain standing for long, experience fatigue or chronic pain, or feel more comfortable practising from a chair.
This may include people living with conditions such as fibromyalgia, significant knee pain, hip or foot problems, or any other condition that makes standing for extended periods difficult.
The practice focuses on posture, coordination, upper-body mobility, concentration and body awareness.
Adapted Standing Tai Chi
This option is suitable for people who can practise standing but have very limited balance, reduced mobility or need a gentler pace.
It can be particularly helpful for older adults who have lost strength and stability through reduced physical activity, as well as people gradually rebuilding their mobility during rehabilitation following surgery.
Private in-person lessons allow the exercises, level of support and pace to be adapted closely to each student’s abilities and progress.
Movements are introduced in very small sections and repeated patiently until they become familiar. Instead of relying on consciously memorising the entire sequence, the body gradually develops movement memory through repetition.
Progress may take longer, but this approach allows students to develop greater stability, balance, coordination, body awareness and confidence at a comfortable and achievable pace. When lessons form part of rehabilitation, the practice should complement—not replace—the guidance of the student’s healthcare professionals.
Private classes are tailored to your experience, goals and pace.
They are suitable for complete beginners, experienced practitioners who would like to improve their technique, and students preparing a particular form or performance.
Classes are available in person or online and can be taught in English, French, Spanish or Italian.
YANG STYLE VS SUN STYLE TAIJIQUAN
Yang Style is characterised by wider, flowing movements, stable postures and smooth weight transfers. Sun Style uses higher stances, more compact movements and agile stepping with its distinctive follow-step.
Both styles develop balance, coordination, concentration and body awareness, but each offers a different movement experience.