Experience the Benefits
of Tai-Chi and QiGong
Tai-Chi is pronounced “tai chee”.
Tai-Chi forms are series of slow and graceful movements that promote balance and coordination as well as brain health, through natural body alignments.
QiGong:
QiGong is pronounced “chee gong”. QiGong combines breathing and slow movement practices to develop vital force or Qi, and mental clarity.
Why Join a Class:
Relax, de-stress
Increase your energy
Improve memory & mood
Move your body without effort for coordination, balance, and flexibility
Maintain healthy internal organs
Who Can Join:
These classes are suitable to people of all levels of fitness. Beginners and advanced practitioners are welcome.
These classes are easy to follow, practical, and fun. Special attention is paid to introducing the material progressively, with ample repetitions and explanations. Each class is composed of about 40-45min. that can be enjoyed with absolutely no prior experience, and about 15-20min. of material that may require more concentration to learn, helping students relax and also learn new skills.
More about Tai-Chi and QiGong:
Both Tai-Chi & QiGong originate from ancient China. Studies have shown they can benefit the cardio-vascular & respiratory systems, immunity, bone & joint health, balance, pain, mood, and brain function.
They can be practiced for health and wellness, to develop awareness and sensations of your life force (called Qi and pronounces “chee”), as a form of meditation in motion, for self-improvement and spiritual development, etc. Tai-Chi is an Internal Martial Art. Undertsanding the martial applications helps develop better coordination, which results in a better flow of Qi.
Practicing choreographed movements like in Tai-Chi has been shown to reduce the chance of getting dementia. Learning a Tai-Chi sequence, or form, requires a little bit of patience, but is extremely rewarding.
Patricia learnt Tai-Chi from her Canadian teachers Steve Higgins and Sam Masich. She develops her programs and creates short forms, based on these traditional teachings, as well as her knowledge of both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and her various athletic experiences (including Kung-Fu). She practices Yang and Old Yang styles of Tai-Chi.
Tai-Chi:
Join a Zoom class, from home or the office!
“Thank you so much for the online Tai-Chi/Qi Gong Class. It is the highlight of my week! I am noticing an improvement in my range of motion and flexibility.”
— A 77 year-old student, who likes following her favorite Zoom class from the comfort of home.
“It’s great to join a class in person! After the class, I feel better, and I breathe better!”
— A student with a chronic respiratory condition, who likes coming in person, to be with others, and get direct feedback from the instructor
