Ilona is a highly experienced Tai Chi Qigong teacher who has taught this ancient art in many different settings. Ilona teaches 2 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 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
*** Unfortunately, due to a number of scammers targeting me, I can no longer offer one-to-one private sessions ***
Organisations who have hosted one-off or regular events with Ilona:
Corporate/charities/welfare organistions:
Lime Pictures, teaching Tai Chi to the cast of a Newcastle reality TV show
Piramel Pharma Solutions (staff training day)
Journey Enterprise Charity (staff development session)
People’s Theatre, Newcastle, training the cast of ‘Calendar Girls’
Women’s Institute groups across the region
Fleming Court care home in Jesmond
Manor House care home in Brunton Park, Gosforth
Charges for corporate training begin at £60 per hour with some travel costs added, depending on location. Sessions are high quality and tailored to your individual requirements.
Educational
Newcastle University
Newcastle Meditation Centre
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
ONLINE AND IN-PERSON CLASSES
MONDAY AFTERNOON, 2- 3PM, SOUTH GOSFORTH
Classes begin again on September 15th, 2025 (Class full, waiting list available)
South Gosforth Parish Hall (opposite South Gosforth Metro), Station Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1AN
The class involves gentle, relaxed tai chi movements in harmony with mindful breathing. Suitable for all levels of fitness. The emphasis is on cultivating energy (chi) to encourage the healing of body, mind and spirit. We will be learning Joe Lok’s Phoenix in Graceful Clouds of Blessing sequence as well as other well-known Chinese qigong forms. As well as exercises to enhance physical well being, we will explore both ancient and modern methods that promote emotional and psychological balance, a calm mind and a more spiritual approach to life. Most students in this class are aged between 50 and 85.
Cost is £7 per session payable monthly, so usually £28 per month or £8.50 on the door.
TUESDAY MORNING, 10 -11.15AM, Zoom ONLINE Class. (Class full)
TUESDAY AFTERNOON, 1.30 - 2.30pm, QFit Gym, Dudley. Ongoing.
John Willie Sams Centre, Dudley, NE23 7HS
This class is provided by QFit Gym in Dudley. Please contact on them on 0191 250 0166 for further details.
