Week of Events
Beginner Hsing I – Church of Christ
Beginner Hsing I – Church of Christ
Hsing-I Chuan (Form-Mind Boxing) has a hard, angular external appearance, but actually cultivates a “soft” internal strength. While appearing linear from the outside the Hsing-I practitioner is actually working with very compact circular movement. With proper practice the channels and meridians of the body are opened and strengthened and the organ systems are encouraged to […]
Seated Tai Chi – Nanoose Place
Seated Tai Chi – Nanoose Place
These classes offer Tai Chi-related exercises, Chi building breathing exercises, and study and practice the Tai Chi long form.
Lok Hup (Beg & Cont’g) – Wellington Hall
Lok Hup (Beg & Cont’g) – Wellington Hall
For beginning and continuing Lok Hup students. We are offering a new intake of students who want to learn Lok Hup for the first time. Suitable for those who have completed at least one round of Tai Chi 108 class. Note that on Tues, Oct 15 (this day only), class venue change to Church of […]
Intensive Long Form Tai Chi – New Beginner Class – Beban Social Centre*
Intensive Long Form Tai Chi – New Beginner Class – Beban Social Centre*
*This class is not by-donation as it is organized via Nanaimo Parks and Recreation. Series of 15 classes from Sept 3 to Dec 17, 2024 Students in this course do Tai Chi-related exercises and learn the complete 108 moves of the long form. They are exposed to Yang Cheng Fu's 10 Principles of Tai Chi […]
Seated Tai Chi – Buttertubs Place
Seated Tai Chi – Buttertubs Place
These classes offer Tai Chi-related exercises, Chi building breathing exercises, and study and practice the Tai Chi 108 long form which engages students to turn, and to weight shift in their legs as well, to improve mobility, balance, and flexibility. Instructor: Don
Continuing Tai Chi – Rotary Activity Centre
Continuing Tai Chi – Rotary Activity Centre
This continuing class will be taught by Don and a guest instructor each week. Our team of continuing instructors collectively will introduce more nuanced/advanced material as well as review and fully incorporate the principles/foundations of Tai Chi. Students are invited to engage with the versatility of Tai Chi as an internal martial art, a system […]
Introduction to Tai Chi – New Class – Beban Social Centre*
Introduction to Tai Chi – New Class – Beban Social Centre*
*This class is not by-donation as it is organized via Nanaimo Parks and Recreation. Series of 6 classes from Nov 6 to Dec 11, 2024. Students in this course do Tai Chi-related exercises and learn the first 17 moves of the long form. They are exposed to Yang Cheng Fu's 10 Principles of Tai Chi […]
Beginners Tai Chi – Nanoose Place
Beginners Tai Chi – Nanoose Place
This class is suitable for those who have completed the Intro to Tai Chi class and are equipped with some introductory foundations understanding and application. Students will proceed to learn move 18 up to 108.
Foundations of Tai Chi – Nanoose Place
Gentle Tai Chi – North Oyster Community Centre, Cedar
Gentle Tai Chi – North Oyster Community Centre, Cedar
This new gentle Tai Chi class has been conceptualized by Steve H, a Tai Chi student, in collaboration with instructor Ken S. This is a seated and standing Tai Chi class, slower paced, and suitable for beginners and continuing students who may need some extra encouragement and support to participate regularly. Steve noted: "I'm keen to […]
Beginners & Continuing Tai Chi – Oliver Woods Community Centre
Beginners & Continuing Tai Chi – Oliver Woods Community Centre
For beginning and continuing students, whether you have no background or some background in Tai Chi, either the complete 108 moves, or at least the first 17 moves. This class is taught be two instructors -- Pauline and Ken2, so we can accommodate a mixed level. Beginners will have the opportunity to learn the foundations […]