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Tai Chi & Qigong classes

Tai Chi & Qigong classes

Improve your balance, posture and focus, while energizing the body, mind and spirit through the practice of Tai Chi and Qigong. Learn to relax through breathing patterns and soft flowing movements of these gentle martial arts. 

Benefits of learning Tai Chi and Qigong

  • Improved balance, coordination and overall health and fitness
  • Pain management
  • Improved muscular stability and joint health
  • Improved metal focus and acuity
  • Reduced stress and tension
  • Assists the body’s own energy flow by balancing and strengthening the energy connections
  • Activates healing energy

Types of Tai Chi & Qigong classes

You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.

Spring & summer programs can be previewed on Mar. 9, 2023

Registration for spring & summer programs will begin will begin Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. online (online waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.), at any City-operated  ​Aquatic Recreation facility or Arts Centre during posted business hours, or by calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1) - 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

 

Tai Chi (Gentle 3) - Youth & Adult

Learn to relax through breathing patterns and soft flowing movements of Tai Chi.

Age: 16+ years

Prerequisites: For anyone who is comfortable doing 30+ minutes of continuous activity.

Qigong (Gentle 3) - Youth & Adult

Qigong includes stretching, breathing and meditative postures and exercises, which help stimulate and balance your internal energy (Qi).

Age: 18+ years

Prerequisites: For anyone who is comfortable doing 30+ minutes of continuous activity.

About our Tai Chi & Qigong instructors

  • Certification and/or advanced training in discipline
  • Previous leadership and instructional expertise in Tai Chi & Qigong
  • Standard first-aid, CPR, AED, police checks

What are classes like?

Our classes are open to all levels of skill and fitness. Previous martial arts experience is not required.

Classes start with focusing and calming energy breath excercises. Instructors will break down the complex movement and then provide a lead and follow opportunity, allowing for you to internalize your learning. You will get time to practice combining the forms into a flow. 

 

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Come prepared

  • Bring a water bottle
  • Wear comfortable clothing
  • Bring clean, indoor athletic shoes that have not been worn outdoors

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