Student Accomplishments

Moments of Completion, Honouring the Journey of the TQSpirit & Practice

Honouring the Journey 
In Tai Chi and Qigong, we sometimes speak of “The Way.”
It’s not a religion or a destination, but a way of moving through life—with breath, with awareness, and with steady presence. As we train ourselves in these arts—step by step, week by week—we begin to notice subtle shifts. We learn to listen more deeply to our bodies, soften into challenges, and move with intention.

The path—The Way—isn’t a straight line. It’s not about perfect attendance, or always feeling strong, or mastering something once and for all. Instead, it’s about showing up again. And again. Even after time away. Even when it’s hard. Even when your energy is low, or your balance is off, or your memory falters.

Returning to the breath.
Returning to the movement.
Returning to yourself.

Each photo below captures a moment of pause—of recognition—along a path that never truly ends. The Tai Chi students pictured here have completed a form: some after 9 to 12 months of steady practice, others in just 3 months. Some were learning their very first sequence; others took on longer and more intricate sets of movement. Many of our Tai Chi students have been training together for over 15–20 years.

Our Qigong students also span a wide range of experience. Some have been practicing together since 2008, while others have just completed their first session of Health Qigong classes. Our age range? From 12 years old to 93!

Regardless of form or pace, each journey reflects commitment, breath, and presence. We honour these milestones not as a finish line, but as a meaningful step forward—with the spirit of practice still unfolding.

Some of our students were not present when these group photos were taken—but we are holding them in our hearts just the same. Your presence in our classes, whether captured in a photo or not, is a vital part of this community.

Also not pictured are our Thursday evening students at the North Shore Neighbourhood House, a place where we’ve proudly trained in since 2002. We will see you again in September!

And to our Live-On-Zoom students—though not in these photos, your presence is felt and appreciated. Since April 2020, we deeply honour the fact that you continue to show up from home (and from across the world), proving that our practice and our spirit can reach far beyond a single room.

Together, in person and online, we are a strong and growing TQSpirit community—each of us walking The Way in our own time, with our own breath, and with shared support.

TQSpirit Students who completed the Chen Sword Form, Starting September 2024 and finishing July 2025.

Our TQSpirit Students who started the Chen Form September 2024 and completed it July 2025

Students from Lions Bay have been practicing the 48 form, some since September 2024, and others January through to the end of June 2024!

Some of our Saturday Qigong-ers! Some who have been practicing with the TQSpirit since 2008!

NLUC Graduating class July 2025

Some of our Thursday Tai Chi Qigong Fusions students who completed the 10 form in the April-July 2025 session

Some of our Thursday Qigong students who completed the Taiji Yang Sheng Zhang Qigong form in the April-July 2025 session. It’s always a fun form to learn, a brain-body-twister.

Our TQSpirit students who completed the 48 form over 9 months

Some of our Saturday morning Tai Chi-ers who completed the 48 form in July 2025 after 9 months of practice.

You are welcome to join us in September!

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    Refund Policies – Video Policies – In-Person Covid Policies – On-Zoom Policies – Waiver 2022

    REFUND POLICIES
    1) Requests must be submitted in writing by email and is effective the date of the email.
    2) Refunds will not be given after the 3rd class unless it is for medical reasons.
    3) If you must stop class because you have contracted Covid 19 please contact us immediately.
    4) Refunds provided will be calculated in the following manner – Classes already taken will be converted to a Drop-In Rate of $15.00/class, plus an added administration fee of $10.00. The balance will be refunded and sent to you by Interac or by mail.
    5) Please note that if locations close due to Covid restrictions then all classes will continue on Zoom.
    6) Some In-Person locations have special event days where all classes will either be On-Zoom or In-Person at an alternate location. No credit for class missed will be provided.

    VIDEO POLICIES
    Whether On-Zoom or In-Person the registered student understands that the North Shore Tai Chi Spirit & Chinese Health Qigong organization has a strict no-video-of-the-Instructor or the Assistants without express written consent. Additionally, all students agree that any videos sent to them by the Instructor are for “your eyes only” and should never be shared with any other person or posted, in full or in part, on the Internet.

    IN-PERSON COVID POLICIES (as of April 2022)
    North Shore Tai-Chi Spirit & Chinese Health Qigong wants to create a safe place for indoor tai chi and qigong group practice. Many of our classes are both In-Person and On-Zoom at the same time.

    In accordance with the Provincial Health Authority wearing a mask will be a personal choice at this time. However, we will continue to require that all In-Person students practice social distancing.

    If a shut-down to all In-Person classes is mandated by the Provincial Health Authority, then all classes will continue on Zoom. No credit will be given to students unless they do not have adequate access to the Internet.

    ON-ZOOM POLICIES

    IN-PERSON OPTIONS FOR ZOOM
    Anyone signing up for In-Person classes will always have the option to be on Zoom where that option is available at that location. Some classes do not have the Zoom option.

    Any In-Person registration means that you are guaranteed a spot in the class. When and if the need arises: if you are not feeling well , if you are out-of-town, or if you are running late; On-Zoom is an option for you.

    WAIVER FOR ALL STUDENTS
    Thank you for your registration.
    In registering for this class our Instructor assumes you have talked to your doctor before starting this health and fitness regime. If you have any medical conditions or physical concerns please participate at your own pace and also let your Instructor know by emailing taichispirit@shaw.ca.

    Agreement of Release and Waiver of Liability:
    I (referring to the student, the undersigned) voluntarily supply my contact information so that representatives of the North Shore Tai-Chi Spirit (& Chinese Health Qigong) can contact me regarding class changes, cancellations, course updates, and tuition reminders, and special event updates. Participation in tai chi & qigong classes involves exercise. Exercise can result in accidents or injuries. I assume the risk connected with participation in tai chi & qigong classes and represent that I am insufficiently good health and condition and do not suffer from any physical or mental impairment which would put me or anyone at risk of injury while receiving tai chi & qigong instruction from representatives of the North Shore Tai-Chi Spirit. I understand that North Shore Tai-Chi Spirit is a management company only. All Instructors represent themselves. I specifically agree that the North Shore Tai-Chi Spirit, the general manager, volunteers, and instructor(s) of any In-Person or Zoom classes I am participating in, and/or his associates, shall not be held liable for any claim, demand, cause of action of any kind, resulting from or related to my use of the facilities or instruction.

    I have read the above release and waiver of liability, as well as the refund policies, On-Zoom policies, In-Person policies, Covid policies, and fully understand their contents. I voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated above. I verify that all answers in my Registration are true.