It is with great sadness that we have to report that Dan Docherty passed away on 9th December 2021. His memory lives on through this website, his articles, videos, podcasts and in the hearts, minds and teaching of his many students and friends throughout the world.

If you are looking for a teacher in this style, then please visit “Where to Learn” “Instructor Listings” page as although this is not being kept up to date it will provide contact details for a number of his main students.

The PTCCI practitioners Facebook page is useful should you have questions.

Qigong Videos

Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art which contains soft exercises good for health.The most common generic term for such exercises is 'Qigong' [Energising Exercises]. We at Practical Tai Chi & Qigong have been working with AGE UK on suitable Tai Chi &  Qigong exercises for conditions such as Parkinson's, dementia, falls & lack of mobility. We have redesigned and simplified 'Immortal Family 8 Pieces of Brocade Qigong.'

The exercises are presented in 2 videos. In the Novice film the techniques are demonstrated by Caroline Izzard with a commentary by Dan Docherty.

In the Advanced video, Dan Docherty demonstrates and explain the Qigong exercises from a neurological point of view.

NOVICE - qigong training open to all:

You will receive: 1 basic handout, emailed to you - along with 1 basic qigong video link that for you to download for personal use only (NHS, and care homes, please see the Advanced package below, or contact admin@taichichuan.co.uk for for information)

Suitable for:

- those new to qigong/tai chi practice
- those interested in promoting wellbeing (see NHS website ,)
- those with an interest in developing a capacity to teach qigong for wellbeing groups (subject to further training, see below)

*the demonstrator in this video is a female practitoner of  PTCCI showing the exercises performed in seated/standing - and fully adjusted formats.
Narration is by Dan Docherty.

PRICE: £12

 [you will receive an email, with instructions on how to download your PDF and video via vimeo]

INSTRUCTOR VIDEO (also available for NHS):

In addition to the NOVICE material you will receive: 1 advanced handout, 1 digital video, with Dan demonstrating and narrating the advanced application and method, plus the Novice level adjusted demonstration digital video and adjusted handout.

Available to certificated PTCCI instructors with a minimum of 1 year qigong practice, upon application to Dan, via: admin@taichichuan.co.uk

PRICE: £45

Additional options include :

For further details on training and accreditation contact: dan_ptcci@hotmail.co.uk