Tai Chi & Qigong Classes in Upwey & Portland

Discover Balance, Strength, and Vitality Close to Home with QiwithBob

Welcome to your local space for mindful movement. Led by qualified instructor Bob Rea, our community-focused sessions are designed to help you improve your posture, rebuild core strength, reduce stress, and find deep relaxation through the ancient internal arts of Tai Chi and Qigong.

Whether you are a complete beginner looking to improve your balance or a returning student wanting to deepen your practice, you will find a supportive, warm, and zero-pressure environment waiting for you.

Why Practice Tai Chi and Qigong?

Unlike high-impact gym workouts, these slow, flowing routines focus on smooth coordination and deep breathing.

  • Gentle on Joints: Accessible movements that build lower-body strength and flexibility without straining your body.

  • Improves Balance & Co-ordination: Highly effective for steadying your footing and enhancing daily spatial awareness.

  • Reduces Stress: Combines physical movement with mindfulness to help quiet the mind and lower daily anxiety.

Our Classes & Curriculum

Bob brings over 21 years of dedicated experience to his teaching. His weekly sessions offer a structured mix of highly accessible, health-focused forms certified by the Tai Chi, Qigong & Feng Shui Institute:

  • Shibashi Qigong: 18 beautiful, fluid movements synchronized with the breath to promote smooth energy flow.

  • Health Qigong Forms: Routines designed explicitly for health preservation, physical vitality, and mental clarity.

  • Yang Style Tai Chi (24 Short Form): The foundational, globally recognized slow-motion sequence that sharpens mental focus and coordination.

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Weekly Schedule

Bob runs four weekly classes designed to suit different preferences, split across cozy local indoor venues and the beautiful Dorset coast:

  • Upwey & Portland Area: Three dedicated indoor community hall sessions designed to stay warm, local, and easily accessible.

  • Outdoors by the Coast: One unique, refreshing outdoor session held directly on the beach head at Ringstead Bay during suitable weather.

  • MONDAY 09:30

    • Peter Trim Hall

    • St Georges Centre

    • Reforne, Portland DT5 2AN

  • MONDAY 12:00

    • Upwey Memorial Hall

    • DT3 5NG

  • MONDAY 17:30

    • Portesham Village Hall

  • SUNDAY 09:45

    • Ringstead Bay

    • Meet at The Reef

    • Café, Ringstead

Meet Your Instructor: Bob Rea

"My name is Bob Rea. I have been a dedicated student of Tai Chi and Qigong for over two decades. After acquiring my official teaching qualifications, I launched QiwithBob to share these transformative health practices directly with our local communities. I look forward to welcoming you to our next class."

Get in Touch & Book Your Place

Bob manages all class bookings and inquiries directly. To keep administration simple, just fill in the form: