Mark Scanlon - Health & Stillness

12/06/2026

I’ve put together a beginner’s Tai Chi book for anyone who wants a simple way to understand the basics and begin practising at home.

It covers posture, balance, standing practice, basic stances, and the first movements of Chen-style Tai Chi in a clear and simple way.

I wrote it especially for beginners, and for people who want something gentle, practical, and easy to follow alongside classes or personal practice.

If you’ve ever wanted to understand Tai Chi beyond just copying the movements, this book is a nice place to start.

Available now on Amazon:

Tai Chi: A Beginner's Guide to Balance and Flow

11/06/2026

Just a quick update — I’ve had to cancel my Sunday Billingham class, but I’m now looking at running an outdoor class instead.

If anyone’s interested, or knows a nice quiet spot, just drop a comment or message me.

Thanks everyone,
Mark

10/06/2026

Online Meditation & Qigong Sessions

Slow down. Release tension. Find stillness.

Join beginner-friendly online sessions using gentle Qigong, breath awareness, and meditation to support relaxation, balance, and wellbeing.

Practice from home in a calm and supportive class.

Weekly sessions via Zoom:

Monday – 7pm Meditation - Free
Wednesday – 7pm Qigong - £4
Sunday – 7pm Qigong - £4

Message me to book your place or ask any questions.

No experience needed. Beginners welcome.

05/06/2026

Meditation Workshop
Relax the Body. Calm the Mind. Find Stillness.

Sunday 21st
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Six8nine, Hartlepool
£6 per person

With Mark Scanlon
Tai Chi, Qigong & Meditation Teacher

03/06/2026

My Tai Chi beginner’s ebook is now available.

I created this as a simple guide for anyone who wants to improve balance, coordination, relaxation, and confidence through gentle Tai Chi practice.

It is ideal for complete beginners and for students who want something clear to practise at home.

You can find the ebook here: https://amzn.eu/d/08QUuzIH

Thank you to everyone who has supported my classes and encouraged me while putting this together.

Helping everyday people build lasting health and inner stillness through Tai Chi, Qigong and meditation.

01/06/2026

Available for local talks, workshops, and wellbeing sessions

I’m a local author and Tai Chi, Qigong, and meditation teacher based in Hartlepool.

I offer beginner-friendly books and sessions focused on stillness, meditation, gentle movement, and wellbeing.

These can be suitable for community spaces, wellbeing centres, local groups, churches, workshops, and local events.

Please feel free to get in touch if you’d like to discuss a session, talk, or event.

Message me directly or email:
[email protected]

Mark Henry Scanlon
Local Author • Tai Chi, Qigong & Meditation Teacher

31/05/2026

New weekly class timetable

Here are my current Tai Chi, Qigong and meditation classes, including both in-person and online sessions. All classes are gentle, beginner-friendly, and focused on relaxation, balance, mobility and stillness.

Monday
Online Meditation — 7pm

Tuesday
Tai Chi & Qigong — Hornby Park — 11am
Tai Chi & Qigong — Summerhill — 7pm

Wednesday
Online Qigong — 7pm

Thursday
Tai Chi & Qigong — St Matthew’s — 6pm

Friday
Tai Chi & Qigong — Summerhill — 10am

Saturday
Tai Chi & Qigong — Six8Nine — 9:30am

Sunday
Tai Chi & Qigong — Marsh House Community Centre — 10am
Online Qigong — 7pm

Online classes are via Zoom. Message if interested.

29/05/2026

A small favour from a local author

Thank you to everyone who has bought one of my books from me in class or through Amazon.

If you’ve read one and found it helpful, an honest Amazon review would mean a lot. Reviews help independent books reach new readers, especially when you’re a small author trying to build slowly and honestly.

Even a few words is enough. Thank you for supporting my work.

28/05/2026

Would anyone be interested in a beginner-friendly meditation seminar in Hartlepool?

I’m thinking of putting together a one-off, in-person meditation session for people who would like to learn how to slow down, relax, and begin practising meditation in a simple, approachable way.

The session would be around 40 minutes and would include gentle guidance on breathing, stillness, and calming the mind.

No experience would be needed, and it would be suitable for complete beginners.

I’m just seeing if there would be interest before confirming a date and venue.

The cost would likely be around £8 per person.

Would this be something you’d be interested in?

25/05/2026

I’ve been working on my beginner Tai Chi book, and I thought I’d share a small preview from one of the movements: Lift and Press.

This is one of the simple exercises I use to help people slow down, connect movement with breath, and release tension from the body.

The aim of the book is to make Tai Chi feel clear, calm, and accessible for beginners — no pressure, no rushing, just gentle movement and awareness.

I’m really enjoying bringing this together and I’d love to know what people think of the style so far.