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Tai Chi & Qi Gong: Move, Breathe, Balance
Sunday 1 November 2026 · 2pm GMT
UK 2pm · India 7:30pm · East Africa 5pm · Mauritius 6pm
Lead anchor Dr Amrita Sharma, with episode producers Keith Sharp, Clara Apollo and Sharron Rose and lead panellist Dr Wai Ching Lee.
Free, no registration. 2pm to 6pm GMT: join for any part, standing or seated.
About the show
What is Healing Our Earth?
Healing Our Earth is a free online show run by volunteers. Since April 2020 it has gone out live every Sunday at 2pm UK time, on YouTube and on this website, and more than 350 episodes are online to watch again.
Each episode brings together doctors, practitioners, teachers, cooks, singers and community voices from the UK, India, East Africa, Mauritius, the USA and other countries. Topics follow the year: wellbeing and mental health, Ayurveda, yoga and meditation, vegetarian cooking, health awareness days, and festivals such as Navratri and Diwali.
Everything is free and needs no registration. The show shares traditions, personal experience and general information; it is not a medical service. Anyone can take part as a speaker, a volunteer or a partner organisation, and viewers can ask questions in the live chat. Past episodes are grouped into 13 series, so you can start with the topic that interests you.
Programme
Who you will hear from
Sunday 18 October, in running order. Times are UK time (BST); if you are elsewhere, your local time shows in green.
- Throughout
Dr Wai Ching Lee
Lead panellist · Joins the conversation through the afternoon
Dr Amrita Sharma
Lead anchor · Opens the global session and guides the conversation
View poster for Dr Amrita Sharma (opens in a new tab)Keith Sharp
Episode co-producer · Welcome and opening: my heart health story
Keith Sharp
Episode co-producer · TCQGA: where things stand
Peter Fletcher
Speaker · Creating and running a Tai Chi and Qigong business
Keith Sharp and Peter Fletcher
Questions and answers · Your questions from the live chat
Clara Apollo
Episode co-producer · Chi Time: The Quantum Qi Show
View poster for Clara Apollo (opens in a new tab)Sharron Rose
Episode co-producer · Introduces her guests
Kapil Taneja
Speaker · Qigong and Tea: to connect and heal collectively
View poster for Kapil Taneja (opens in a new tab)Bill Douglas
Speaker · Qigong for a healthier, calmer life
View poster for Bill Douglas (opens in a new tab)Angela Wong Douglas
Speaker · Qigong for vitality and inner balance
View poster for Angela Wong Douglas (opens in a new tab)Dr Dhanada Kulkarni
Speaker · Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day
Close and thanks
Lead anchor and episode producers · Next week: Diwali Special, Sunday 8 November
Times are a guide and may move a little on the day.
Watch here
Press play at 2pm on Sunday
Our guests take you through a gentle warm-up, Qi Gong breathing and a slow Tai Chi sequence, move by move, with seated options throughout. The stream plays right here, or watch on YouTube or Facebook and join the live chat.
You will need: a little floor space, comfortable clothes and a sturdy chair.
Why this episode
Slow movement that steadies body and mind
Tai Chi began in China as a martial art and is now practised around the world as gentle exercise: slow, flowing movements linked to the breath. Qi Gong is its older cousin, combining simple postures, breathing and focus to cultivate qi, or life energy.
Both are low impact and can be done standing or seated, at almost any age. Research reviews link regular practice with better balance and fewer falls in older adults, and many people find it quietens a busy mind. On Sunday our guests guide you through it step by step. Healing Our Earth has broadcast free every Sunday since April 2020.
Join in this week
Six ways to start moving this week
Small steps you can take at home before Sunday, whatever your age or fitness.
Set up your space
Clear a little floor space, wear loose clothes and flat shoes or bare feet, and keep a sturdy chair within reach.
Before Sunday
Breathe low and slow
Sit tall, rest a hand on your belly and breathe in through the nose for four counts, then out for six. Repeat five times.
Breath
Stand like a tree
Feet hip-width apart, knees soft, arms rounded as if hugging a tree. Hold for a minute and notice how your balance settles.
Balance
Move from your chair
Every movement on Sunday has a seated version. Slow arm circles and gentle twists keep the shoulders and spine supple.
Seated option
Little and often
Ten minutes on most days does more than one long session. The WHO advises adults over 65 to do balance and strength activity on three or more days a week.
Habit
Bring someone with you
Invite a parent, grandparent or friend to watch and move with you. It is easier to keep going, and more fun, together.
Together
Questions
Something else? Message us on Telegram.
Do I need to register or pay?
No. The episode is free and open to everyone. Join us on this page, YouTube or Facebook at 2pm UK time.
What time is it where I am?
UK 2:00pm, Central Europe 3:00pm, East Africa 5:00pm, Mauritius and Dubai 6:00pm, India 7:30pm, Hong Kong and Singapore 10:00pm, New York 9:00am.
Can I ask a question?
Yes. Type it into the live chat during the broadcast, or send it to us on Telegram beforehand.
What if I miss it?
The full recording stays on our YouTube channel and plays on this page, so you can watch whenever suits you.
Do I need experience or equipment?
No. Complete beginners are very welcome. Wear comfortable clothes, clear a little space and keep a sturdy chair nearby. You can follow every movement standing or seated, and rest whenever you need to.
Is this medical advice?
No. The episode and this page share general information about gentle exercise. If you have a health condition or an injury, or are recovering from surgery, check with your doctor before you start, and stop if anything hurts.
See you on Sunday at 2pm
Clear a little space, bring a friend and move with us, standing or seated. Move. Breathe. Balance.
General information about gentle exercise only, not a substitute for advice from your own doctor. Healing Our Earth broadcasts free every Sunday.
Coming up
Next on Healing Our Earth
Our Sunday episodes are free and stream live on YouTube. If you are outside the UK, your local time shows under each date.
Sunday 1 November · 2pm GMT
Tai Chi & Qi Gong
Gentle movement, a calm mind and balanced energy. Breathe deeply, move mindfully and follow along at home.
Sunday 8 November · 2pm GMT
Diwali Special: Awaken the Light Within
Celebrating light, gratitude, wisdom and new beginnings, with light, hope and harmony for a kinder world.
Sunday 15 November · 2pm GMT
World Diabetes Day: Early Action on Diabetes
Know the risk, act early, live well. Practical steps to prevent and manage diabetes, for you and your family.
Sunday 22 November · 2pm GMT
World Children's Day
Every child's voice, every child's right, every child's future. A joyful episode by and for children around the world.
Sunday 29 November · 2pm GMT
PostCOP31: From Antalya to Action
Reflecting on the outcomes of COP31, held in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November, and the road ahead for people and planet.
Sunday 13 December · 2pm GMT
Yoga and Meditation
Breathe deeply, move gently, find inner peace. Follow along at home, whatever your level.
Sunday 20 December · 2pm GMT
Festive Season Xmas
Spread light, share kindness and celebrate together: our end-of-year episode, with music and a singalong for the whole family.
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