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About the Instructor
Cheryl Mountford has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong since 1999 and founded Bubbling Springs in 2004. Her training has been mostly in the Yang style and includes the 24 Beijing Standardised Short Form, 108 Long Form, Fan and 32 Sword Forms. She works for many organisations across the County of Somerset as well as running her own classes in the area for both adults and children at all levels.
* Cheryl has recently completed her training to become an Accredited coach for Jayne Storey’s Chi-Power ™ Golf.
* Various courses with Adult Learning and Leisure have included those specific to Health as well as mainstream classes for enjoyment.
* The classes she runs for Age Concern start with the Tai Chi for Arthritis program and progress to the Yang 24 Form when appropriate.
* Her work with North Somerset Council has included sessions in Residential Care Homes both for the elderly and for those on rehabilitation programs or with mental health issues.
* Cheryl also works for the Primary Care Trust on their Falls Prevention program.
* Bubbling Springs offers Corporate Tai Chi Workshops as an aid to stress management and relief in the workplace.
* She holds ‘Adult Learning in Community Education’ certification, is a registered instructor for Dr Paul Lam’s ‘Tai Chi for Arthritis’ and with the WEA.
* Cheryl has attended courses at the Bristol Cancer Help Centre and is a member of the Tai Chi and Chi Kung Forum for Health.
Originally trained in classical ballet and later as a coach for Rhythmic Gymnastics, Cheryl finds that Tai Chi incorporates her love of dance and movement with her interest in energy work, complimentary therapies and meditation techniques; her aim, to share the benefits and pleasure of Tai Chi and Qigong practice with as many people as she can, empowering them towards a more healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Cheryl is also qualified as a therapist in Indian Head Massage, Hand Reflexology and Colour Therapy.
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“With the current trend towards holistic therapy and exercise I feel that both Tai Chi and Qigong have a tremendous amount to offer. On the physical side, the exercises are gentle yet effective. On an internal level, stress, a contributor to so many ailments and disharmony, can be relieved. I really do believe these Arts offer something for everyone. However, each person needs to find the approach that best suits his or her purpose as teaching methods and class content may vary considerably.
The Tai Chi journey is a varied one, only you can discover where it will lead. ”
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