Class Series

Tai Chi Beginners Class with Daniel Pikelin

This beginner 12 week class series is a step by step Taiji-Basics introduction to the first section of the form. Upon completion the student will be more attuned when participating in our regular classes. Single class purchase is available.

Wednesdays, 11:30pm - 12:30pm
(2023)
Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Apr 5, 12, 19

Here is a great opportunity to learn Tai Chi online with a simplified, effective teaching method, adapted for online ease. Explore the Yang Pan Hou short form, as taught at the Toronto Tai Chi and Meditation Centre, in a series of Tai Chi Qigong drills, in moving and non-moving Daoist meditations. Book blocks of Eight sessions throughout the year or attend single classes.

To participate in this class series, register in advance on the ZOOM platform by clicking on the following link:

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After registration your will receive an automated reply from Zoom with the link to join the class and payment instructions. Direct any questions directly to danielpikelin@gmail.com

Daniel Pikelin is a Full Instructor in Tai Chi Quan and Qigong at the Toronto Tai Chi and Meditation Centre

Schedule: There will be one class per week for eight consecutive weeks.
Cost of the 8 session series is $120; Single class $20
Classes run weekly on Mondays,
Time: 10 AM to 11:15 AM
Next Series in 2023: Jan 16, 23, 30; Feb 6, 13, 27; Mar 6, 13 -- for Eight consecutive Mondays

Who is this class for?

This eight week class series is ideal for those who have learned some of the Yang Pan Hou Tai Chi form at our Centre in the past. Also, this class is well suited for those who have learned any other tai chi form in the past, and stopped practicing for some reason.

For the absolute beginner: If you’re brand new to Tai Chi, you will benefit from the core principles, depth of applications, examples, warm ups, and the challenge to integrate the parts into a larger whole. However, memorizing the sequence of parts of the short form is not a requirement. The form is used as a means to learn the deeper Yin-Yang concepts based on Taoist thought.

For both beginners and those with some previous experience, we hope these classes will entice the student to fall in love with Tai Chi all over again, and encourage regular practice.

Learning goals:

The class incorporates non-moving Taoist-based meditations and also Qigong drills. These simple practices will aid the practitioner to gain body-mind awareness and have a great workout in the comfort of their own home. The class is usually composed of a small group and individual attention and feedback are possible, if desired.

The participant can expect the following benefits as a result of their weekly attendance:

• To arrive at a better understanding of what Tai Chi is.
• To Understand what Qi is, calm the mind, regulate the breath, sharpen mental focus and soothe the emotions.
• Synchronize movement with breath, improve balance and find a new power on their daily walk with Tai Chi.
• To learn the fundamentals of deflecting an incoming force while remaining powerfully rooted to the ground.