I'm delighted to let you know that Tai Chi and Qigong will soon be back in full swing at The Regent Centre, 150 Locke Street South, following a successful summer of practice. We offer a program that teaches you how to release tension, build physical strength and flexibility, sharpen mental focus, and open your heart.
Our core teachings are Taoist temple-based soft martial arts including Tai Chi, healing exercises rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Taoist meditation. I am honoured and privileged to have received these teachings from talented and knowledgeable Masters who diligently preserved them and passed them on to me.
We live in tricky, distracting, and stressful times. It's wonderful to have a set of tools that will not only help you cope, but enable you to thrive. I sincerely hope you'll join us this fall.
The new Tai Chi and Qigong season starts Friday, October 1st.
What's New With Regent Centre Classes
If you've never done Tai Chi before or want to study the Tai Chi set from the top, we're adding two new Beginners time slots to our current schedule, on Tuesday and Thursday early evenings. These classes will start from the very beginning in October.
Our Saturday Beginners class will carry on from its current place in the set. If you've been attending those classes, or if you know some Tai Chi and want to refresh your memory of the middle part of the set, the Saturday Beginners class will be a great fit.
Our most popular class, Qigong, which is always open to brand new beginners, gets an additional time slot on Tuesday afternoons, in addition to the Monday class.
Fees are increasing a modest $5 / month, to $65 + HST. For that rate, you can attend as many classes as you wish. The per class rate remains the same at $15 + HST.
For the Fall 2022 Tai Chi and Qigong schedule and information on how to join, scroll down to the end of this post or go to the class schedule online here.
One on One Reiki Healing Sessions
This summer I've been deepening my study of Reiki healing by taking classes to become a Master Teacher. Reiki is a powerful modality that allows you to receive an infusion of energy exactly suited to your needs. (I'm not a Master Teacher yet, but if all goes well I'll receive my certification this fall. If you're interested in learning Reiki, please get in touch! I'll add you to a separate mailing list for Reiki classes.)
I've been a Reiki Master Healer since 2012, and have been working with clients one-on-one since then. Healing sessions last around two hours. I draw on my skill with guided meditation, movement, Reiki healing, and other healing techniques to craft a unique approach tailored to your individual needs. You can expect to come away feeling relaxed, refreshed, and empowered with techniques you can use to deepen and continue healing. A session is an excellent complement to your Tai Chi training and can help address any issues that you would like to work on more intensively.
I'm opening my Reiki practice to new clients this fall. I will have time slots available throughout the week, but Tuesday morning and early afternoon will always be set aside for clients if you want to plan ahead.
My fee for Reiki healing is $90 per session. To book, please email or call.
As always if you have any questions at all, please ask at smithmk2@gmail.com or (905) 521-0043. If you don't wish to receive these messages, please let me know and I'll remove you from my mailing list.
Sincerely looking forward to seeing you this fall,
Melissa.
SCHEDULE FOR CLASSES AT THE REGENT CENTRE
OCTOBER 2022-SUMMER 2023
150 Locke Street South, Hamilton, Ontario
All classes are taught by Melissa Smith except Thursday evening Beginners, which will be taught by Sam Rush.
MONDAY
Qigong 1-2 pm (beginners welcome!)
Break: 2-2:15
Advanced Tai Chi 2:15-3:15 pm
TUESDAY
Qigong 4-5 pm (beginners welcome!)
Break: 5-5:15
Beginners Tai Chi 5:15-6:15
*this class is open to brand new beginners as of October 2022
WEDNESDAY
Advanced Review noon-1:30 pm
THURSDAY
Beginners Tai Chi 6-7 pm (Instructor: Sam Rush)
*this class is open to brand new beginners as of October 2022
FRIDAY
Advanced Tai Chi 1-2 pm
Break: 2-2:15
Lok Hup Ba Fa 2:15-3:15 pm
SATURDAY
Beginners Tai Chi 1-2 pm
*this class is for people who began attending in Summer 2022
Break: 2-2:15
Advanced Review 2:15-3:45 pm (Bring your weapons!)
Fees: $15 + HST / class
$65 + HST / monthly pass *new rate as of October 2022
If you would like to attend class, and haven't done so before, please fill out a registration form.
Payment for in-person classes will be done through the Regent Centre's online portal at regenthealthcentre.ca, or at the front desk when you attend class. You'll also use this portal to sign up for the classes you want to attend. Signing up ahead of time will ensure there's room for you at class before you come to the Centre, and will assist us with contact tracing if there's a potential Covid exposure.
Access the online schedule and follow the instructions for signing up here. If you need additional help, call the Regent Centre during business hours at (905) 523-4999.
Our core teachings are Taoist temple-based soft martial arts including Tai Chi, healing exercises rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Taoist meditation. I am honoured and privileged to have received these teachings from talented and knowledgeable Masters who diligently preserved them and passed them on to me.
We live in tricky, distracting, and stressful times. It's wonderful to have a set of tools that will not only help you cope, but enable you to thrive. I sincerely hope you'll join us this fall.
The new Tai Chi and Qigong season starts Friday, October 1st.
What's New With Regent Centre Classes
If you've never done Tai Chi before or want to study the Tai Chi set from the top, we're adding two new Beginners time slots to our current schedule, on Tuesday and Thursday early evenings. These classes will start from the very beginning in October.
Our Saturday Beginners class will carry on from its current place in the set. If you've been attending those classes, or if you know some Tai Chi and want to refresh your memory of the middle part of the set, the Saturday Beginners class will be a great fit.
Our most popular class, Qigong, which is always open to brand new beginners, gets an additional time slot on Tuesday afternoons, in addition to the Monday class.
Fees are increasing a modest $5 / month, to $65 + HST. For that rate, you can attend as many classes as you wish. The per class rate remains the same at $15 + HST.
For the Fall 2022 Tai Chi and Qigong schedule and information on how to join, scroll down to the end of this post or go to the class schedule online here.
One on One Reiki Healing Sessions
This summer I've been deepening my study of Reiki healing by taking classes to become a Master Teacher. Reiki is a powerful modality that allows you to receive an infusion of energy exactly suited to your needs. (I'm not a Master Teacher yet, but if all goes well I'll receive my certification this fall. If you're interested in learning Reiki, please get in touch! I'll add you to a separate mailing list for Reiki classes.)
I've been a Reiki Master Healer since 2012, and have been working with clients one-on-one since then. Healing sessions last around two hours. I draw on my skill with guided meditation, movement, Reiki healing, and other healing techniques to craft a unique approach tailored to your individual needs. You can expect to come away feeling relaxed, refreshed, and empowered with techniques you can use to deepen and continue healing. A session is an excellent complement to your Tai Chi training and can help address any issues that you would like to work on more intensively.
I'm opening my Reiki practice to new clients this fall. I will have time slots available throughout the week, but Tuesday morning and early afternoon will always be set aside for clients if you want to plan ahead.
My fee for Reiki healing is $90 per session. To book, please email or call.
As always if you have any questions at all, please ask at smithmk2@gmail.com or (905) 521-0043. If you don't wish to receive these messages, please let me know and I'll remove you from my mailing list.
Sincerely looking forward to seeing you this fall,
Melissa.
SCHEDULE FOR CLASSES AT THE REGENT CENTRE
OCTOBER 2022-SUMMER 2023
150 Locke Street South, Hamilton, Ontario
All classes are taught by Melissa Smith except Thursday evening Beginners, which will be taught by Sam Rush.
MONDAY
Qigong 1-2 pm (beginners welcome!)
Break: 2-2:15
Advanced Tai Chi 2:15-3:15 pm
TUESDAY
Qigong 4-5 pm (beginners welcome!)
Break: 5-5:15
Beginners Tai Chi 5:15-6:15
*this class is open to brand new beginners as of October 2022
WEDNESDAY
Advanced Review noon-1:30 pm
THURSDAY
Beginners Tai Chi 6-7 pm (Instructor: Sam Rush)
*this class is open to brand new beginners as of October 2022
FRIDAY
Advanced Tai Chi 1-2 pm
Break: 2-2:15
Lok Hup Ba Fa 2:15-3:15 pm
SATURDAY
Beginners Tai Chi 1-2 pm
*this class is for people who began attending in Summer 2022
Break: 2-2:15
Advanced Review 2:15-3:45 pm (Bring your weapons!)
Fees: $15 + HST / class
$65 + HST / monthly pass *new rate as of October 2022
If you would like to attend class, and haven't done so before, please fill out a registration form.
Payment for in-person classes will be done through the Regent Centre's online portal at regenthealthcentre.ca, or at the front desk when you attend class. You'll also use this portal to sign up for the classes you want to attend. Signing up ahead of time will ensure there's room for you at class before you come to the Centre, and will assist us with contact tracing if there's a potential Covid exposure.
Access the online schedule and follow the instructions for signing up here. If you need additional help, call the Regent Centre during business hours at (905) 523-4999.
