24 form Tai Chi – Part 1

This new In-Person and On-Zoom class starts on January 29th, 2022!

REGISTRATION for this class is open and is available to all student levels including Newbies. Registration will close to new students on February 19th. With special permission students with experience in the 24 form can join in. Zoom will be available. In-Person options may be restricted. Please contact us for more details. 

Long-timers can review their style and the detail of each movement, while practicing meditation in motion on a deeper level. Newbies will learn the basics of tai chi, tai chi stances, posture alignment, end-postures for each movement and the transitions in between.

Part 1 of the 24 form taijiquan (Tai Chi) will be taught In-Person during this morning class at Highlands United Church and on Zoom. This class will continue in the April-June/July session.

24 Form is one of the most popular beginner Yang-style forms in the World of Taijiquan today. During this class we will review the basics of each of the 24 movements. Once learned the form can take anywhere from 4 minutes to 20 minutes to perform, depending on your speed. By the end of this class you will be able to join the millions of people who enjoy this lovely form.

The easiest forms to learn, and the best for Newbies, are the short forms which are usually comprised of 14 – 24 movements in length.

Level 2 Beginners and Intermediates benefit greatly by revisiting a form they once learned and repeating the learning process. Every class you will learn something new about your mind-body coordination, focus, and flow.

Those who have already learned the 24 Form will gain self-awareness by reviewing the movements in more detail. You will learn how to increase our Qi flow with each movement and can focus on intentions such as breathing, body posture, and depth of form. Those experienced in the 24 form students will be given weekly intentions to practice.

Class Details
  • 24 form Tai Chi – Part 1
  • Type of Class: HYBRID: In-Person and On Zoom
  • Location: Highlands United Church
    Ample free parking available
  • Saturdays, 8:45am-9:45am
    Starts January 29th – March 26, 2022 (9 classes)
    This class will continue in the April-June/July session
  • Class Level: All Levels Welcome
  • Video options are available with an Add-On fee. Contact us for more details. 
  • Registration Status: Open for new students but only until February 19th and then it will close. However, students with experience in Part 1 of the 24 form may be able to join in. Spots on Zoom will be available. In-Person spots may be restricted. 
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More Information About 24 form Part 1

Students in this 24 form class will review the basics in the first few classes. Every class will be a new adventure in movement, coordination, and posture. The left and the right brain will be challenged and, at the same time, Tai chi will enhance both lower-body strength and upper-body strength. Tai chi strengthens both the lower and upper extremities as well as the core muscles of the back and abdomen. Tai chi can boost upper and lower-body flexibility as well as strength.

Learning the 24 Form will introduce you to “what is tai chi” in the best possible way.

Learning 24 Form is an excellent alternative or addition to jogging or aerobics and for those with limited time or health for exercise.

Harvard Health Publishing reported in 2021 that in a meta-analysis of 20 studies on tai chi and cognition, tai chi appears to improve executive function: the ability to multitask, manage time, and make decisions in people without any cognitive decline. In those with mild cognitive impairment, tai chi has been shown to slow the progression to dementia more than other types of exercise and improved their cognitive function

Neuroscientists have found that the two sides of the brain work together to perform a wide variety of tasks and the two sides communicate through the corpus callosum. Later research has shown that the brain is not nearly as neatly divided as this. The brain actually works best when both sides of the brain are engaged at the same time. That is what tai chi can do for you. Young or older, your brain will work better with this unique tai chi training.

We need both sides of our brain working together to create strong neuropathways, improving focus and recall. Are you ready for a fun challenge? Join us and feel the difference it will make in your life.

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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.