The need for Balance in an ever changing world.
Tai Chi Chuan (taijiqian) means “Yin-Yang Fist” and aims to embody Yin-Yang principles at all levels – physical, emotional, mental, energetic and spiritual. When you flow with Life, you harmonize the “opposites”.
Upcoming Events
Class Information and Schedule
We now have an Monthly Unlimited Class option!
CChoose any or all of our Weekly Classes from the Class Schedule.
Pre-registration is required for all classes except the Unlimited Option - click here to register and pay from the Class Schedule.
Medical Qigong Courses
Next Level A Medical Qigong Course begins March, 2025. Registration now open...click here for details.
Five Elements Qigong (Online)
Foundational Medical Qigong and Tai Chi exercises to focus on building alignment and flexibility. Suitable for beginners or as a review of Medical Qigong Level A.
Rent Our Space
Our space is available for rent to those offering other mind-body practices.
Please contact info@powerofbalance.com for rental information.
Classes available from our renters:
- Biodanza with Diana Ojeda
The Dance of Life.
For more info please contact diana.biodanza@gmail.com - Mindfulness Everyday mindfulnesseveryday.org
Mindfulness Everyday offers a wide variety of evidence-based options in core programs including Personal Growth, Education, Organizational, and Training Certifications.
For more info please contact: info@MindfulnessEveryday.org - Northern School of Esoteric Wisdom: www.northernschoolofesotericwisdom.com
Full Moon Meditations with Cyrus Ryan. By Donation.
For more info please contact suryc_nayr@yahoo.ca
About Us
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The Tai Chi and Meditation Centre (TCMC) was founded by Shifu Andy James (Wu Andao), who in 1984 gave up being a Chartered Accountant to become a fulltime teacher of Mindfulness-Vipassana meditation, Tai Chi Chuan, the Chinese “internal” martial arts, Qigong, Enneagram of Personality and more. His intent was to provide comprehensive mind-body-spirit tools for robust health, individual transformation of consciousness and “real”, positive life changes (Power of Balance). He wanted to help reintroduce the traditional Chinese “internal arts” (neijia) aspiration of embodying the Warrior, Healer, Scholar and Sage.
Shifu James has learned from world-renowned teachers including Miss Rose Li (taijiquan, baguazhang, xingyiquan), Dhiravamsa (Mindfulness-Vipassana meditation and Buddhism), Prof. Jerry Alan Johnson (Qigong and baguazhang) and has collaborated with other esteemed teachers (see Lineage etc). TCMC students have won many medals in national and international competitions in Canada and the USA (see details). TCMC has for decades been covered by local and national media in Canada. At present, we also have accredited teachers in the UK and Portugal.
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Testimonials
Kyree Fisher Canadian Film Centre
Susan Toews Wellness and Lifestyle Management, at Centennial College
Gretchen Kerr Associate Dean, University of Toronto
Michael Schwartz Assoc Prof, Augusta State University