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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
Free, no registration. Follow along standing or seated.
Programme
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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.
