Greetings! August is the final month for Tai Chi and Qigong at the Regent Centre before I take my annual hiatus in September. Some dates of note:
There will be NO CLASSES on Friday, August 9th, Saturday, August 10th, or Monday, August 12. Mark your calendars! Otherwise, all classes will run as usual, including classes throughout the August long weekend.
There are two workshops this month.
August 4th, 2019, I'm running a Qigong and meditation workshop at the Regent Centre from 1-5pm. We'll be exploring the composition of the human energy field, how to perceive your own field, how to work with it and the energies of others, and what happens to this field when we practice Qigong (spoiler: great things!). Understanding your own field is a fun and important aspect of practicing Tai Chi and Qigong. If you'd like to join us, please confirm your attendance by emailing me at smithmk2@gmail.com, or calling (905) 521-0043. This workshop is open to all levels of practice, but I would like to know ahead of time that you plan to attend. The cost is $60.
August 18th, 2019, we'll be taking a walk at Eramosa Karst from 1-4pm. Walking in nature is a fundamentally great way to refresh your energies, release stale tensions, and connect with joy. I'll share some information about local plants, and we'll talk about communication with plants, trees, and animals. Email at smithmk2@gmail.com or call (905) 521-0043 for more details and to book your place. Suggested donation of $15. NOTE: this activity will involve a slow, easy walk on mostly flat terrain, but because the Karst doesn't have many places to sit, you should be able to stay on your feet for a couple of hours at a time, and walk for two or three kilometres if you'd like to join us.
September 2019
This year, my co-instructor, Gillianne Shaver, will also be away throughout September, so if you've been learning with us this year, September will be a great month to engage with solo practice, or meet up in a park for a practice session with your classmates. For me, September is the month during which I rest, recharge, and pursue my own practice in a deeper way than I'm able to throughout the year. There will be no classes at the Regent Centre during September.
Looking ahead to October 2019, classes will be starting up again on Friday, October 4th. The schedule will remain largely the same as this past year, although I'm looking to add an evening Beginner's Tai Chi and Continuing Class. If you've been waiting for an evening class, stay tuned!
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Tai Chi for Beginners, October 2019
If you're interested in learning Tai Chi from the very beginning, welcome! The set I teach takes a few months to learn from beginning to end. The next beginner's session will start on Saturday, October 5th. Beginner's classes will run on Saturdays from 2-3pm, and Wednesdays from 2:00-3:15pm.
Learning Tai Chi is a commitment. It works best if you remember to practice a little bit when you get home from your lesson, then spend a few minutes each day going over what you remember. Beyond that, coming to class and being prepared to be patient with yourself are your best assets.
Tai Chi is an incredible tool for healing and health maintenance, and a beautiful form of meditation. It can be adapted to be very gentle. When performed correctly, it can help restructure the entire body. Many people are surprised to learn that it can be a very challenging workout.
For more information, go to the Tai Chi for Beginners page. I hope you'll join us this fall!
To sign up, contact Melissa Smith at (905) 521-0043 or smithmk2@gmail.com.
Learning Tai Chi is a commitment. It works best if you remember to practice a little bit when you get home from your lesson, then spend a few minutes each day going over what you remember. Beyond that, coming to class and being prepared to be patient with yourself are your best assets.
Tai Chi is an incredible tool for healing and health maintenance, and a beautiful form of meditation. It can be adapted to be very gentle. When performed correctly, it can help restructure the entire body. Many people are surprised to learn that it can be a very challenging workout.
For more information, go to the Tai Chi for Beginners page. I hope you'll join us this fall!
To sign up, contact Melissa Smith at (905) 521-0043 or smithmk2@gmail.com.
August Workshops
As this teaching season comes to a close and I prepare to take my annual hiatus in September, I'm offering two August workshops to boost you up and refresh your energy.
Time: 1-5pm
Cost: $60
Location: Regent Health Centre, 150 Locke St. South
Prerequisite: None
Spiritual Development Workshop
Date: Sunday, August 18, 2019
Time: 1-4 pm
Cost: $15 suggested donation per person
Location: Eramosa Karst Conservation Area—weather permitting
Let's take a walk together! There are many exquisite beauties to be had in our local conservation areas. Eramosa Karst features underground watercourses and caves that help ground the entire area. This workshop will involve a slow walk during which we'll pay conscious attention to the surrounding landscape. I'll share some information about local plants, and we'll talk about communication with wild trees, plants, and animals.
Contact me at (905) 521-0043 or smithmk2@gmail.com.
NOTE: There will be no Spiritual Development workshop in July. Beginning in October, I'll be offering a new format of Spiritual Development workshop in which we'll explore topic areas through discussion and guided meditation. The first workshop series will explore the five elements. Stay tuned for more information!
Qigong Workshop
Date: Sunday, August 4, 2019Time: 1-5pm
Cost: $60
Location: Regent Health Centre, 150 Locke St. South
Prerequisite: None
Please contact me to let me know you'd like to attend: smithmk2@gmail.com, (905) 521-0043, or in person.
This workshop will focus on simple Qigong exercises and meditation techniques designed to help you become aware of your own energy field, and learn to work directly with it for self-healing and balancing.
This workshop will focus on simple Qigong exercises and meditation techniques designed to help you become aware of your own energy field, and learn to work directly with it for self-healing and balancing.
Spiritual Development Workshop
Date: Sunday, August 18, 2019
Time: 1-4 pm
Cost: $15 suggested donation per person
Location: Eramosa Karst Conservation Area—weather permitting
Let's take a walk together! There are many exquisite beauties to be had in our local conservation areas. Eramosa Karst features underground watercourses and caves that help ground the entire area. This workshop will involve a slow walk during which we'll pay conscious attention to the surrounding landscape. I'll share some information about local plants, and we'll talk about communication with wild trees, plants, and animals.
Contact me at (905) 521-0043 or smithmk2@gmail.com.
NOTE: There will be no Spiritual Development workshop in July. Beginning in October, I'll be offering a new format of Spiritual Development workshop in which we'll explore topic areas through discussion and guided meditation. The first workshop series will explore the five elements. Stay tuned for more information!
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