Retirement Village Wellness Sessions

Delivering safe, beginner-friendly Tai Chi classes to Retirement Villages across Brisbane’s Southside and surrounding suburbs

Book a Complimentary Trial Session*

Tai Chi is a gentle, mind-body practice combining slow, flowing movements with deep breathing. Often described as 'moving meditation', it is widely regarded as an excellent, low-impact exercise for supporting senior health, balance, and vitality.

Tai Chi Sessions

  • Qi Gong (Chinese Yoga) breathing exercises to warm up the body internally

  • Warm ups to get the body ready for gentle movement

  • Tai Chi exercises: arm movements, feet movements, balance exercises etc

  • Warm down and relaxation with either standing or seated breathing exercises or meditation

Class Structure (45 minutes)

  • Classes delivered on site at your Retirement Village - no travel required for your residents

  • No equipment required - just an open indoor or outdoor space and closed-toe flat-soled shoes

  • Fully compliant - Public Liability Insurance, First Aid, and CPR certifications

  • Flexible scheduling - 45 minute sessions tailored to easily fit into your activity calendar

  • Qualified Instructor - classes led by an accredited and safety focused instructor

  • Beginner friendly and low impact - perfect for all levels of fitness, no experience required

The Logistics

Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors

  • Tai chi focuses on balance and core stability, which are key components in supporting stability and overall movement.

  • Our tai chi sessions emphasise slow, controlled movements designed with older adults in mind. We offer adaptive options, including chair-based practice, so participants can move at their own pace.

  • Tai chi encourages a calm mind-body connection, helping to reduce stress and providing gentle mental stimulation.

  • Shared activities create a wonderful opportunity for residents to socialise before and after class. I love sticking around after class to chat with participants.

Program Options

Casual Sessions

Perfect for one-off Tai Chi Session bookings with no ongoing commitment. Simply book in a session as you would like them.

  • Details: a 45-minute guided Tai Chi session tailored for your village.

  • Investment: $250 per session.

10-Week Term Blocks

Ideal for building a consistent, highly anticipated wellness routine for your residents over 10 weeks (1 session per week).

  • Details: 1 × 45 minute Tai Chi Session per week for 10 weeks.

  • Flexibility: If a class clashes with a public holiday or village event, simply give us 48 hours' notice to arrange an alternative day that week or push the term end date out by a week (subject to instructor availability).

  • Investment: $2,200 prepaid upfront (save $300).

Special Events & Wellness Week Workshops

Looking for a tailored workshop for Seniors Week, World Health Day, or a Corporate Wellness Week? We deliver interactive, accessible 45-minute and 60-minute Tai Chi and Qigong workshops designed to engage and energise your group. Contact us to discuss custom event packages.

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Chen Style Tai Chi

Meet Your Instructor

Bethany Endacott

Qualifications

  • Accredited Instructor with Kung Fu Wushu Australia (KWA)

  • First Aid & CPR Certified

  • Public Liability Insured

Experience

  • Over a decade of training under World Champion, and one of Australia’s leading authorities on Chinese Martial Arts, Sifu Ramesh Patel of the Shaolin Kung Fu Guan

  • National Champion

  • Represented Australia internationally

  • Trained in China under respected Tai Chi and Kung Fu Masters

As an accredited Tai Chi instructor, I am passionate about helping older adults enjoy safe, gentle, and mindful movement in a welcoming and supportive environment. Having represented Australia at international championships and trained in China with respected Tai Chi and Kung Fu masters, I bring over a decade of dedicated experience directly to your village community helping residents remain active and confident.

Testimonials

  • "Beth is a very proficient instructor. She has shown patience and flexibility to suit her students’ needs. She has a warm and personable approach which makes classes enjoyable."

    -Maria, Tai Chi student

  • "Bethany displays patience and is willing to adapt her approach to the individual needs of each of her students. As an experienced, retired teacher, I have no hesitation in recommending Bethany as an excellent teacher in the art of Tai Chi."

    -Peter, Tai Chi student

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, we come to your village! We primarily service Brisbane's south side, the Logan region, and the Redlands, but we gladly travel as far north as Chermside. If your village is located outside these areas, please get in touch to discuss availability.

  • We just need enough flat space for participants to safely extend their arms without touching each other. Because of this, the maximum number of participants depends entirely on the size of your room or space, up to a safe limit of 20 residents per instructor to ensure everyone receives proper care and attention.

  • No equipment is needed. We just require an open, flat indoor or outdoor space. If residents prefer a chair-based practice, the village will need to provide standard, sturdy chairs.

  • No experience is required. Tai chi uses gentle, low-impact movements, and participants are encouraged to move at a pace that feels comfortable for them.

    To ensure a safe experience, we encourage residents to check with their doctor before starting any new exercise.

  • Yes. Sessions are inclusive and can be adapted for seated or wheelchair using participants.

  • Each session is 45 minutes and includes a gentle warmup, tai chi practise and cool down. I will also happily stay around for the full hour if anyone would like to ask any questions or simply have a chat!

  • Absolutely. We welcome staff and visiting family members to join in and share the experience with residents.

  • Participants should wear comfortable clothing they can move freely in, along with flat-soled, supportive, closed-toe shoes. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle to sessions to ensure adequate hydration. Residents are also strongly encouraged to bring any personal mobility or walking aids (such as canes or walkers) that they normally use.

  • We offer simple, transparent pricing:

    • First Trial Session is Free*: contact us to arrange your complimentary trial session.

    • One-Off / Casual Workshop: $250 per session – perfect for special events, wellness weeks, or open days.

    • Recurring Sessions: $250 per session (pay-as-you-go) or $2,200 for a 10-class pack (save $300) – ideal for villages looking to establish weekly or fortnightly classes on their regular activities schedule.

    *Trial Policy & Flexibility:
    Free trial sessions are offered in good faith solely for new villages evaluating an ongoing regular program. To ensure a safe experience, trials are limited to one per location, strictly capped at a maximum of 15 participants, and cannot be utilised for public open days or special community features. For more information view our full Terms & Conditions or get in contact with us.

  • We offer one complimentary 45-minute trial session to new retirement village clients who are considering an ongoing weekly or fortnightly Tai Chi program.

    Trial sessions are limited to one per village location, capped at 15 participants, subject to instructor availability, and are not available for special events, open days, or one-off recreational activities. For more information view our full Terms & Conditions or get in contact with us.

  • If a session or a workshop needs to be rescheduled due to unforeseen village events, we ask at least 48-hours notice is given to reschedule the session within the same month. Cancellations or reschedule requests made within the 48-hour notice period are non-refundable and forfeited in full.

    If extreme weather completely prevents the class from going ahead safely (and no indoor alternative is accessible), please contact us by 7:30 AM on the morning of the class. We will happily credit your payment toward a rescheduled date, ensuring you do not lose your session.

  • Our accredited Tai Chi instructors hold valid Senior First Aid certifications and comprehensive Public Liability Insurance. With practical experience teaching older adults and a deep commitment to participant safety, our sessions are carefully guided using low-impact, modified movements that allow every resident to participate comfortably and at their own pace.

    1. Book your complimentary trial: Get in touch using the contact form below or send us an email at hello@radiantstudiostaichi.com.au to schedule a suitable day and time.

    2. We come to you: We arrive on-site to deliver a trial tai chi session for your community.

    3. Schedule ongoing sessions: If your community loves it, we can arrange regular weekly or fortnightly classes to fit your activities calendar or conduct one off events to suit your needs.

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**To ensure a safe experience, we encourage residents to check with their doctor before starting any new exercise.