Weekly Tai Chi & Qi Gong in Spiez
Weekly Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes in the large hall of the Kirchgemeindehaus in Spiez, on Thursday evenings from 18:45 to 20:15, taught by Kristin Nieger. Kristin runs the Heavenmanearth school and is an affiliate teacher of the Heaven Man Earth internal arts tradition, teaching across the Bernese Oberland and the Valais.
Why it caught our eye
What makes this class stand out is that it is taught by the person who runs the school, in a lineage she has practised in for years rather than a general fitness format. It feels like a good choice for someone who wants somewhere steady to return to each week. The first lesson costs nothing and there is a trial month, so it is possible to find out whether the practice suits you before deciding.
What you can expect
Sessions run for an hour and a half in the large hall on the first floor, combining Qi Gong with Yang-style Tai Chi in the Heaven Man Earth lineage of Sifu Adam Mizner. Newcomers and longer-standing students practise together, and the class is described as adapting to the individual needs and themes of the people attending.
Good to know before you go
Classes run on Thursday evenings from 18:45 to 20:15 at Kirchgasse 9, 3700 Spiez, in the Kirchgemeindehaus, first floor, large hall. The teacher is Kristin Nieger. You can attend either as single lessons at CHF 30 for a 90-minute unit, or on a monthly subscription at CHF 100. The first trial lesson is free, and there is a trial month before you commit. After the trial period, students pay an annual membership to Heaven Man Earth International of USD 100, valid for twelve months, which includes access to practice videos at home and reduced rates on intensive days with Kristin Nieger. Some Swiss supplementary health insurance policies recognise these classes and reimburse part of the cost. Check the details with your own insurer. Tai Chi and Qi Gong are movement and personal-development practices rather than medical treatment. If you are pregnant, recovering from an injury or managing a health condition, speak to the teacher before joining.