Classes Cancelled Monday, March 2, 2020

Dear All,

Unfortunately I've caught a cold that's going to make it impossible for me to safely and comfortably run class this coming Monday, March 2nd. Rather than scramble to arrange for people to cover class, I'm going to cancel.

Unless otherwise noted, class will proceed as usual on Wednesday, March 4 and going forward. I'm sure I'll feel better (and be less likely to pass it on) by then!

Classes are On for Family Day Weekend

All classes will run as usual all weekend and on Family Day, February 17, 2020. If you're free and you'd like to come work out, please join us!

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Reminders:

Tai Chi Beginners starts a new cycle in March 2020! If you've been wanting to try Tai Chi, your chance is coming up fast. Read more about Tai Chi Beginners classes here.

There is still room in the Qigong workshop that's running on February 23rd, 2020. We're going to dig deep into the topic of the mind and how to work with it in order to cultivate inner peace, including some discussion of Taoist perspectives on the mind, and lots of time to slow down, relax, and practice. This workshop is open to all levels of experience. Learn more about it here.

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New Tai Chi Beginner's Cycle Starts March 2020, and Intermediate Tai Chi Class Information

Tai Chi Beginners Classes

Start Date: March 2020

Class Times: See below

Location: Regent Health Centre, 150 Locke Street South, Hamilton Ontario

Cost: $40 / month 

$20 / month for students, people on ODSP / OW / or in financial need 

The current class of beginner students has been working hard on learning the Tai Chi set (108 moves!) since October 2019, and they're nearly done. If you've been waiting for a chance to learn Tai Chi from scratch, or if you want to start again from the beginning, then March 2020 is the month for you!

Tai Chi is a challenging art that requires you to learn a new way of moving the body as you practise the sequence of movements. It's appropriate for brand new beginners. It takes some time to learn from start to finish. If you're interested in starting, it's best to get into a session from the very beginning. 

The next round of classes will start on Wednesday, March 4th, with repeat classes on Thursday, March 5th, and Saturday, March 7th, 2020. The set typically takes 5-6 months to learn, so you can expect to be studying as a Tai Chi beginner until July or August 2020. 

Tai Chi Beginners Class Times

Wednesdays 2:00-3:15 pm (Instructor: Gillianne Shaver)

Thursdays 7:30-8:30 pm (Instructor: Sam Rush)

Saturdays 2:00-3:00 pm (Instructor: Marilyn Nazar)

Your monthly fee entitles you to attend any or all of these classes. You don't have to sign up for one in particular—just pick whichever classes work for your schedule. In any given week, all three classes will cover the same material, so if you have to miss one, you can catch up in the others, or if you wish to review a move, you'll have the chance to. I recommend attending as many classes as you can each week.

Your monthly fee also entitles you to attend Qigong classes. They are always open to new beginners, and may be more appropriate for you if you have physical limitations or your schedule won't allow you to attend regularly.

To learn more about Tai Chi vs. Qigong, go here.

More information about Class Schedules and Fees is available here.

To register for Tai Chi Beginners or to find out more, contact Melissa at smithmk2@gmail.com or (905) 521-0043.

Intermediate Tai Chi

For people who have been with us since October and are just about finished the set, congratulations! We're restarting our Intermediate classes for you in March. These classes are designed to take you from where you are to the next stage of your practice. In a typical class, we'll run through the complete set from start to finish, review any sequences you would like to practice in detail, polish your technique, and introduce some advanced Tai Chi concepts (slowly!).

Again, this class is for people who have just finished the set, or for those of you who would like to go over intermediate topics. If you would like to repeat Beginner's in addition to attending Intermediate class, or instead of attending Intermediate class, you are very welcome to do so. All members of Tai Chi at Regent Health can attend any classes for which they meet the prerequisite.

Intermediate Class Times

Mondays 12:30-2:00 pm (Instructor: Melissa Smith)

*Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 pm (Instructor: Gillianne Shaver)

**Thursdays 8:30-9:30 pm (Instructor: Melissa Smith)

*Gillianne offers instruction in sword, sabre, and other sets before the 1 pm class, from 12:45-1pm. If you want to run through any of the other internal martial arts sets, arrive a bit early and bring your weapons!

**Thursdays at 8:30 we'll start with a Tai Chi set and focus on technique. For those of you who've been attending these very mellow sessions, they'll continue to have a similar relaxed flavour.

Saturday Advanced classes, 3:00-4:30 pm, will always start with a Tai Chi set, for those people attending the Saturday Beginner's session, but have already done Beginner's Tai Chi, and want to run through the set start to finish.