About Us

The Tai Chi & Wellness Academy

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The Tai Chi and Wellness Academy aims to support people on their journey to High Level Wellness and to bring about lasting transformation in their lives through the practices of Tai Chi, Chi Kung and Meditation.

The aims of the Academy are to empower and uplift people, and to bring the Infinite Arts of Tai Chi, Chi Kung, and Meditation to the general population as established pathways to Wellness

Wellness is a modern word with ancient roots and we actively pursue activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a higher state of holistic health in our many classes, workshops and retreats.

Who we are

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Rosaleen Fadden

Founder and Teacher

Rosaleen Fadden is the founder and director of the Tai Chi and Wellness Academy in Ireland. She is an experienced healthcare professional with over 30 years experience, and has worked with a wide range of organisations and individual clients to support, uplift, and transform their lives. The resulting benefits are many – rejuvenation, strength and vitality, natural health, and inner peace and calm.

For the past 15 years Rosaleen has been teaching Tai Chi, Chi Kung and Meditation classes, and facilitating workshops and week-long retreats in Ireland, the Netherlands and Laos. Rosaleen is an accredited Counsellor and Family Therapist, Registered Nurse, Meditation facilitator, advanced level Tai Chi teacher, and certified Life Coach. Following a life long pursuit of her passion for the art of joyful living, and high level wellness, Rosaleen has been inspired to share this knowledge with others,

Rosaleen Fadden – Personal Profile >

Associate Teachers

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Richard O'Connell

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Richard has been a core teacher on the Tai Chi Teacher Training course, alongside Rosaleen, since its inception. Richard has been a Tai Chi practitioner for over 10 years and qualified as an Infinite Tai Chi and Chi Kung teacher in 2015. He now teaches Tai Chi classes for all levels of student with the Tai Chi and Wellness Academy. Richard has a particular interest in the science of energy and healing.

Carmel O'Connor

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Carmel has been a Tai Chi practitioner since 2001 and qualified as a teacher in 2006. Carmel worked alongside Master Jason Chan, founder of the Infinite Arts, as an assistant teacher on the Teacher Training Course in Cork for over 10 years. Carmel runs classes in the West Cork area where she lives and continues her progress in the areas of Tai Chi and Meditation.

Yvonne Kearney

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Yvonne first started practicing Infinite Tai Chi, Chi Kung and Meditation in 2005 and qualified as a teacher in 2008. In 2009 Yvonne qualified as a Hatha Yoga Teacher. She has taught Tai Chi and Yoga in a variety of settings. Yvonne is an accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Life Coach and is inspired to help others become their best selves.

What we Offer

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The Academy offers a variety of classes, workshops, and retreats designed to support people to transform their lives and their well-being, one step at a time.

Teacher Training

A Teacher Training programme has been set up for those inspired to teach these life-giving practices.

Classes, Workshops & Retreats

The courses of classes, workshops and retreats are delivered by Rosaleen Fadden or one of the other Academy Teachers and are structured to meet the particular needs of the students or training group.

Short Courses

Some students join a six or eight week course of classes and are still enjoying the many benefits of the Infinite Arts of Tai Chi, Chi Kung, and Meditation 15 years later. Others join every Autumn and bring in the joyful benefits of these practices throughout Winter and into the first light of Spring.

Adult Education & Training

The Tai Chi and Wellness Academy has also come to the fore as a support in Adult Education with regional Education and Training Boards, with whom courses are being delivered on Wellness and the Infinite Arts of Tai Chi, Chi Kung, and Meditation, incorporating healing aspects of nature.