Capricorn Coast Tai Chi (Wednesday sessions)

Next date: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 | 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM

• Provide a space for people to learn and engage in the centuries-old practice of Tai Chi
• Promote health and well-being
• Enhance focus, as well as physical and mental control
• Help develop participants' internal connections between mind and body

HISTORY

The group has been operating for more than twenty years.

It was started by Tai Chi master Rob Fennell after he moved to Yeppoon from the Melbourne area following his retirement in 2005. Rob is an honorary life member of Wushu Tai Chi & Qigong Australia, which he served as inaugural secretary after being instrumental in the group's formation.

As Rob is over 90, Joye Beath now provides the instruction based on her extensive training with Rob over the years.

DETAILS

The group meets in Rooms A&B:

     Mondays (beginners at 10am, advanced at 11)
     Wednesdays (beg: 5pm, adv: 6pm)
     Sundays (adv: 7am, beg: 8am).

There are also advanced sessions at Emu Park's Bell Park at 7:30am on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Participants make a gold coin donation each time, which is contributed to the Community Centre's ICare program.

PEOPLE

The group includes participants at a variety of skill levels, ages, and sizes. They often have new beginners, and also have some very advanced participants. They have as many as 15-20 at sessions. Because the Monday sessions occur during the work day, they often include more retirees, while the Wednesday and Sunday sessions have a greater age range.

PARTICIPANT QUOTE

"I recently retired and wanted to try Tai Chi. It's not stressful and is a great way to start my week."

Ann, participant 7-8 times

MORE

• For beginners, the teaching begins with some basic moves for hands, arms, legs, feet, and body. Once people have seen these basics, the moves are fit into their places in the actual practice of Tai Chi.
• The basic Tai Chi taught is called Beijing 24, in the Chen style.
• Advanced students also so some "weapons" training with walking sticks, bamboo rods, and wooden sabres.
• Tai Chi (more properly "tàiji") refers to the relationship of Yin and Yang.
• The group often observes World Tai Chi and Qigong Day on the last Saturday in April each year.

When

Location

Yeppoon Community Centre, 80 John Street, Yeppoon, QLD, Yeppoon, 4703, View Map