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
Fall registration dates
Due to repair closures and annual maintenance and cleaning, registration has been split into two waves. Facilities currently closed for repairs:
- Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre
- Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
- Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Recreation Centre
- Wave 1 - Programs, classes and lessons begin in September.
- Wave 2 - Programs, classes and lessons begin in October but could change based on reopening dates.
- 6 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.)
- 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1)
- During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility
Types of Tai Chi & Qigong classes
You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.
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Stimulate your energy balance and internal energy (Qi) through basic Qigong principles. You will work on a variety of movements that will take practice and focus.
Age: 13+
Prerequisite: Gentle Fitness 3 - Must be comfortable doing 30+ minutes of continuous activity
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Older adults will stimulate balance and internal energy (Qi) through basic Qigong principles. You will work on a variety of movements that will take practice and focus.
Age: 50+
Prerequisite: Gentle Fitness 3 - Must be comfortable doing 30+ minutes of continuous activity
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Improve your balance, posture and mental awareness through basic Tai Chi movements and principles.
Age: 13+
Prerequisite: Gentle Fitness 3 - Must be 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
- Intermediate 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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