CIAA CERTified tai chi teacher
Take the first step to learn Tai Chi and Qigong
Classes by Zita Vellinga
Weekday morning and evening classes
Open to all abilities
Tai Chi
Tai Chi can be described as ‘meditation in motion‘. The moving exercises are done in a form.
Qigong
Qigong exercises are easy, low-impact movements that improve your everyday wellbeing.
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Gentle and slow moving exercises
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Develops body and mind awareness
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Improves coordination
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Mobilises all muscles, joints and ligaments
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Releases tension
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Improves posture and balance
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Builds self-confidence
In person
Tai Chi & Qigong
Bodleian Libraries, Oxford University (staff-only)
Mon 12:30-1pm
Tai Chi (Chen style Laojia form)
The Beacon, Wantage
Wed 9:15-10am
Qigong
The Beacon, Wantage
Wed 10-11am
Tai Chi & Qigong
Holy Trinity Church, Charlton, Wantage
Thu 7-8pm
Qigong
The Beacon, Wantage
Fri 11-12am
Online
Qigong
Via Zoom
Tue 7-8pm
Workshops
Double fan
Date tbc in Jan 2026
Thu 2-4pm
Tai Chi in the park
Thu tbc Dec 2025 (sunny day)
Tue 2- 3.30pm
Tai Chi – Wantage Market Garden
Spring 2026 (£5 – open for everybody)
Sat 10-11am
Fees
In person/ Online (1hr class)
£12
for a taster class
or…
£90
/ 10 attended classes
About me
I became involved in Tai Chi and Qigong when a friend asked me to join a class about 20 years ago. This started a long journey of exploration in which different forms, styles, training methods, meditation and relaxation practices, and above all people played an important part. I love teaching and although people will take different elements from my classes, key skills will be body and mental development and relaxation.
I am a member of the Chinese Internal Arts Association (CIAA) and a senior instructor of the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain.
What my students say
Jenny
“Zita’s Tai chi classes have helped me to stretch, relax and balance and I value them greatly. Her holistic approach and her sensitivity are exceptional.”
Lindsay
“I find the classes a haven of light-hearted calm. The classes have made a real difference to how I use my body – I feel as though Tai Chi is now an integral part of my life!”
Deborah
“A quiet hour in a busy day that always leaves me feeling calm, relaxed and more balanced. Zita’s classes also allow me to carry over what I’ve learnt into my own every day.”
Blossom Tai Chi 