Classes

  • Beginners

    No ongoing class right now

    The next Beginner Course cycle starts on Feb 3, 2025


    Mondays
    6:30 – 8:30pm
    Pacific Spirit Memorial Centre,
    2195 West 45th Ave, Vancouver

  • Continuing Level 1

    Saturdays
    10 - 11:30am
    Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver,
    near The Boathouse


    Mondays
    6:30 - 8:30pm
    Pacific Spirit Memorial Centre,
    2195 W 45th Ave, Vancouver

  • Continuing Level 2

    Saturdays
    10 - 11:30am
    Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver,
    near The Boathouse


    Mondays
    6:30 - 8:30pm
    Pacific Spirit Memorial Centre,
    2195 W 45th Ave, Vancouver

  • Maxx Class

    Tuesdays
    6:30 - 8:30pm
    Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace, 1825 W 16th Ave, Vancouver

Beginners

  • This class teaches the long form of Tai Chi and is suitable for beginners as well as those looking for a refresher.

  • No prior experience is required to join.

  • The class runs for approximately four months and each session lasts 2 hours.

  • After completing the four-month course, the class restarts for new students.

See the Beginner Course section below or our FAQ page for more information.

Continuing Level 2

  • This class is for those that have completed or have made it through most of the beginner’s program.

  • Instruction is lighter with a focus on practicing the sequence of the set.

Continuing Level 1

  • More emphasis on details of the moves and the form. Greater focus on foundations to build strength, flexibility, and balance.

  • A set is usually done during class, but sometimes this can be missed depending on moves/sequence being worked on.

Maxx Class

  • This class is highly demanding, both physically and mentally,
    and places a deeper emphasis on understanding the form in much finer detail. A commitment to train is required.

  • MAXX class is a platform for instruction when the participant is ready, although it is not essential to be an instructor to participate in this class.

  • MAXX participants are invited to the class, however, requests to join are also welcome.

Other Sessions

Open Practice

There is no formal instructions or guidance provided, allowing the group to focus on whatever they choose. This practice session is for registered members only.


Tuesdays & Thursdays
10 - 11:30am
Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver, near The Boathouse

Stretch Session

Stretch nights (optional) will continue to be the Mondays closest to the 15th of each month (from 8:30-9:00pm, after class). Bring a mat, pillows, and/or blocks if you’d like to do a floor stretch routine, or grab a chair for Sean’s seated & standing stretch routine! There is no extra cost for these stretch sessions.

From February 3rd, 2025

Mondays
6:30 – 8:30pm 
Pacific Spirit Memorial Centre,
2195 West 45th Ave, Vancouver

Beginner Course

Beginner/Refresher program and open houses:

Our open house dates are January 20th and 27th, 6:20pm. Come check us out.

Our four-month Beginner/Refesher Course begins on February 3rd and runs through the end of May. The last day we will accept new beginners will be February 24th (space permitting); after which you will need to enroll in our fall program, starting September 8th.

The cost is $200 for 4 months, which includes registration fee and a T-shirt.

Early-bird discount: save $20! Only $180 if pre-registration and payment is received by January 28th. Pre-registration and payments can be done online (e-transfer); or in person (cash or cheque) at an open house.

Tai Chi is a form of moving meditation that results in students finding balance and relaxation, while improving body awareness, strength, flexibility, and mental/cognitive health.

We practice a modified Yang set, as developed by Taoist monk Moy Lin Shin, to maximize the health benefits from its gentle and effective movements.

Contact us to register or learn more about the course.

Pricing

Memberships: $510 annually, or $45 per month. Payments for multiple months are appreciated (eg. $135 per 3 months, $180 per 4 months, etc.)

Drop-In: $15 (only for Continuing students)

Beginners: $200 for 4 months, which includes registration fee and a T-shirt

There is a $20 registration fee for new members

We accept cash, cheques and e-transfers (send e-transfers to qinglongtaichi@gmail.com)

Holiday Schedule

We won't have regular classes during the holidays, but please visit our Events page to see information about any special events we may have planned instead.

2025 holidays - No evening classes*

Feb 17, Family Day
May 19, Victoria Day
June 30, Canada Day
Aug 4, BC Day
Sept 1, Labour Day
Oct 13, Thanksgiving
Dec 29, Christmas Break

*Note: on these holidays a 10am class at Kits beach may be held instead. Check with your instructor.