Is one weekly Tai Chi class worth it without practising at home?

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Tai Chi- is once a week worth it?

I've been doing it for a few weeks and am still learning the poses, so it's not exactly relaxing at the moment. It's a big class and the teacher has a quiet voice which sometimes makes it hard to hear him.

I'm wondering if you feel there is any benefit to once a week (bearing in mind the cost of £10 a lesson) if you don't continue the poses at home.

Well I do Qigong once a week and get a lot out of it - though we do guided meditation too.
You're probably just having newbie feelings. Once you feel like you are "in the flow" you'll feel differently.
If you have time there are lots of Tai - Chi videos online. Even 10 minutes a twice a week could be helpful in increasing your confidence in class, so that you can relax.
What are you hoping to get out of it?
Can you get there early and stand near the teacher? I know it's tempting to hide at the back, but it doesn't help, especially if they are quiet.
You could also ask them to speak up! If they want big classes they need to adapt accordingly.
Nobody is watching you - all eyes are on the teacher.
I hope you start enjoying it soon - if not move on to something else that you do enjoy and feel benefits you.

Thanks, that's encouraging.
I'm going for different things- a new interest, health benefits like better balance as I get older and meeting new people.

One issue is he's quietly spoken and someone today told me he 'refuses' to wear a mike (he's on the stage in a very large hall.)

The most difficult moves are with 'the stick' and he goes too fast for me to keep up- palms up, down, stick in an arc, under your armpit, feet here, there, everywhere, breathe etc.
Too much to take in all at once!

Who would you recommend for online videos? I've already had a look but there are so many and all different.

I can strongly recommend EVA and Karel, ideally in person but their book is very easy to follow and the zoom sessions might work for you, too.

Even a few minutes every day will really support your practice. Enjoy.

https://taichiforeverybody.com/

That sounds like swords. There are different types of Tai Chi. My teacher specialises in supporting people with significant health issues. I only go to an online class. There’s a Dr Lam’s Tai Chi for arthritis, which was a good start for me.

What matters most isn’t precisely following the moves, but settling into the stance and moving slowly.

I’ve been going a fair while now, and find it interesting to re cover old forms and see how much I’ve changed since I first learned it.

I agree with a PP about following videos online. Also, you may want to try a different class with a different teacher and style or form, see if it’s better.

I’ve never used the sticks, or any extra equipment. I’ve done some Yan, some Sun, and some QiGong.

Thanks so much.

Thanks.
He does about a quarter of the session using 'swords' but it is quite hard to get it right. He does emphasise slow movements but it's still tricky.

The slow, deliberate movement requires and develops core strength and mindfulness. It’s very impactful, if you can get beyond the feeling of simply waving your arms in patterns!

I like Begin with Breath Tai Chi, I used to do it every morning and found it very relaxing and calming.