August and September 2019 News for Classes at the Regent Centre

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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