Sifu Tony Dove
Contact: 0788-663-0436
Balance and energy for mind, body and spirit, in Bristol & the West Country.
Gentle classes for over 50's and Specialist classes
Tony Dove has worked extensively with older clients since 2000 when he was head hunted to create a series of community classes as a falls prevention initiative. He has worked full time teaching both in London and the South West. His classes cover a wide range of abilities and needs. He has been employed by five Primary Care Trusts. Current regular classes include for the Parkinson's society, a special school and nursing/residential homes (including dementia units).
Classes are a mix of seated and standing exercise. Some classes are mostly seated others have a mixture of seated and standing exercise. There are no set forms to learn, just individual exercises. The emphasis is on health, mobility, pain relief and balance. The syllabus is tailored to the group's needs drawing on Tony's Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Dao Yin and therapeutic knowledge.
Tony's previous work experience ranges from large residential hospitals, special needs schools and Mencap homes to managing projects for young people excluded from mainstream education. He has a broad experience of the differences in individual need and ways to overcome individual difficulties. This includes physical, emotional, educational, sensory and communication issues.
Regular clients who find a benefit from the classes include people with arthritis, rheumatism, spine issues, pain, circulation issues, replaced joints, balance issues, MS, fibromyalgia, breathing issues, emotional problems, dementia, ME and restricted movement.
Clients can work at their own pace and ability. The atmosphere is fun and friendly with plenty of time for talk and laughter.
Benefits
Students have reported improved flexibility, balance, stamina, and a feeling of general well-being.
Many people say they feel more relaxed physically, and emotionally. Several people have noticed a reduction in pain, restless legs and night cramps.
Attending Classes
There is no need to pre-book. Courses can be paid monthly, or as you go.
Please do contact Tony if you would like more information, or find out which class would best suit your individual needs.
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Types of Classes
Sifu Tony Dove teaches different classes for mobility needs, he draws from a variety of techniques like Dao Yin (mind-body health excercise), Ba Duan Jin (8 strands of brocade), and others. find out what is most suitable for you
F.A.Q
Having taught hundreds of classes, Sifu Tony Dove has gathered together common questions that will answer any initial concerns like "What should I wear?" and many others
How to prevent Falls
As falls are a major concern for older people, Sifu Tony Dove has put together a useful guide in conjunction with balance training to help, find out more