Ilona is a highly experienced Tai Chi Qigong teacher who has taught this ancient art in many different settings. Ilona teaches a weekly in-person classes in Newcastle as well as weekly online Zoom sessions. Ilona has experience of teaching in workplace settings, primary and secondary schools, universities, private care homes, TV and media situations. She is adaptable and versatile and can offer tailor-made individual sessions or longer courses. If you have an idea for a class or a one-off workshop and would like to talk with Ilona, then please email ilona.tate888@gmail.com
Organisations who have hosted one-off or regular events with Ilona:
Lime Pictures, teaching Tai Chi to the cast of a Newcastle reality TV show
Newcastle University
Newcastle Meditation Centre
People’s Theatre, Newcastle, training the cast of ‘Calendar Girls’
Newcastle Prep School in Jesmond (independent junior school)
Jesmond Park Academy in Heaton
Richardson Dees Primary School In Wallsend
Harton Primary School in South Shields
Fleming Court care home in Jesmond
Manor House care home in Brunton Park, Gosforth
Women’s Institute groups across the region
ONLINE CLASSES
The Youtube video above is an example of a typical Zoom class so you can see how I work.
ONLINE CLASSES consist of live Zoom sessions on Tuesday and Thursday, 10am to 11.15pm. These comprise of 55 minutes of general tai chi qigong, then 20 minutes of Phoenix in Graceful Clouds of Blessing study. A recording of each session will be emailed each week so students can study in their own time. Cost is £22 per month for one class per week (you choose either Tuesday or Thursday) and £33 per month for two classes per week.
ONLINE AND IN-PERSON CLASSES
MONDAY AFTERNOON, 2- 3PM, SOUTH GOSFORTH
*****Re-opening Monday January 8th*****
South Gosforth Parish Hall (opposite South Gosforth Metro), Station Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1AN
This class is suitable for those with some mobility issues, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, or anyone who would like to go easy with their body. The class involves gentle, relaxed movement in harmony with mindful breathing. Mindfulness concepts will be included, as well as information on health and healing.
Cost is £7 per session payable monthly, so usually £28 per month or £8.50 on the door.
