Saturday Qigong HUC:10:00am-10:55am

Saturday Qigong will awaken and elevate your TQSpirit

In Autumn our Saturday Qigong practice becomes a beautiful way to gather ourselves together again. Autumn is often known as the season of change — a time of letting go, refining what matters, and returning to the rhythm of the breath. In Qigong, this seasonal energy invites us to move with greater awareness, calm the mind, and reconnect with the quiet strength that lives within.

This Saturday class offers a warm and uplifting start to the weekend, with benefits that can carry you through the entire week. Through flowing movements, gentle breathwork, standing practices, and a variety of Chinese Health Qigong forms, students are encouraged to soften tension, improve balance, support posture, and cultivate a deeper sense of ease. The practice is accessible, nourishing, and quietly powerful — a place where the body can move, the breath can open, and the spirit can brighten.

Autumn Qigong often draws our attention to the lungs, the breath, and the natural rhythm of release. Without forcing or overthinking, students learn to move in ways that feel spacious, grounded, and restorative. Each class offers an opportunity to let the busyness of the week settle, to breathe more fully, and to step into the weekend feeling clearer, lighter, and more connected. Each class helps rejuvenate you for starting again with the week ahead.

Qigong has a way of making you feel alive, grounded, and uplifted all at once. Through steady repetition, conscious breathing, and seasonal intention, tension softens, energy circulates more freely, and the body gradually remembers its natural ease. Many leave class feeling lighter, more centred, and quietly energized—like nature itself coming fully back to life.

Come for the Qigong. Return for the connection and the joy of shared energy

On Saturdays, whether you join In-Person or Live-On-Zoom, the experience is deeply supportive and often transformative. In-person practice allows you to feel the Qi in the room—the shared current of energy that fills our Saturday mornings.

That same sense of connection extends to our Live-On-Zoom participants. Zoom brings you closer — literally — to each movement, each cue, and each breath, wherever you are. Many students are surprised by how strongly they can feel the Qi and the community even while practising from home. When you join on Zoom, you’ll be welcomed by one of our TQSpirit Volunteer Greeters, who will know your name, help you settle in, and answer any questions you may have about how the classes work.

Our Saturday Qigong Zoomers gather from across the North Shore, throughout British Columbia, across Canada, and from other countries as well. Snowbirds and travellers often join us from warm climates, mountain cabins, or beach-side retreats—remaining connected to their Qigong practice and community wherever life takes them.

Come for the Qigong. Feel the change of the seasons. Register early. This popular class fills quickly!

CLASS DETAILS

Awakening The Spirit, Chinese Health & Medical Qigong Exercises and Meditations
Type of Class: HYBRID: In-Person and Live-On-Zoom
Status of Class: Live-On-Zoom is available for registration. In-Person has been deemed FULL for the September to December classes. Please use the SAVE MY SPOT form and we will contact you within 24-48 hours with a Status Update.
Saturday In-Person Location: Highlands United Church. See Map and Parking Directions below.
Saturday Qigong Date/Time: Saturdays, 10:00am–10:55am. 14 classes. Full-class video options also available as an Add-On.
In-Person Students: Please join us by 9:45am for a pre-warm-up walk around the Gym to up-tempo music. We start Qigong practice at 10:00am-10:55am, sometimes 10:05am-11:00am, depending on when the earlier class finishes.
Live-On-Zoom Students: Please do your best to arrive on time but if you are late, no worries. We have a TQSpirit volunteer who will "open the Zoom-Qi door" for you whenever you arrive.
Important: On Saturday, November 28th, this one class may require all students to be Live-On-Zoom due to a special event at the Church. The TQSpirit will update you whether it will be Live-On-Zoom, Hybrid, or only in-person.
Class Level: All levels welcome — from complete beginners to long-time practitioners (some with over 15 years of experience).

CLASS FEES FOR SATURDAY QIGONG AWAKENING & COMBO

- Saturday Qigong: Fully Registered Students: $207.00 including tax for 14 classes, tax included. Both In-Person or Live-On-Zoom.
- Great Option for Daily-Weekly Practice: Weekly Class plus Practice Videos: : Fully Registered Students: $246.00 including tax included.
- Read about the Value of Practice Videos Each Week . Weekly videos are optional but strongly suggested for those who want to get more out of their Qigong practice. Videos help. They help both new and returning students remember the movements, practise at home, build confidence, and deepen their learning between classes. Qigong is simple on the surface, but its benefits grow through repetition, breath awareness, and regular practice. The weekly videos give students a gentle way to continue the class experience at home and return each week feeling more connected to the movements.
- Re In-Person Drop-ins: At this time drop-ins will not be offered but this may change in the future. It is always best that if you are wanting to join in, please get on our Waitlist.
- 4 packs are are available for LIVE-ON-ZOOM: 4-packs ($72.00) All fees for Zoom must be by E-transfer in advance. You can change a 4-pack into pro-rated fees when you are ready.
- Payment Details: In-Person: E-transfer, Cash, or Cheque. Live-On-Zoom students: E-transfer only. Sorry — no debit or credit cards.
- Are you a Newbie? Check out these Newbie FAQS
- All In-Person students can Zoom in whenever and wherever they are in the World. Zoom can be used by In-Person students if they are not feeling well or, for whatever reason, need to stay home that morning. Our Zoom option, or our Video Recordings, are a great option for travelers.

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All Current Students and those on the Waitlist have been given Priority Registration which means they will be given a code to sign up between August 3rd-6th. Registration will open to the Public on August 8th if spaces are still available.
Live-On-Zoom is still available. Use the SAVE MY SPOT to activate your Priority Registration for Zoom
The In-Person Class is currently deemed FULL for September-December 2026 classes. Use the SAVE MY SPOT in order to get on the Waitlist. We will contact you after August 7th to let you know if a space becomes available.
However, you can get on the Waitlist and if a Priority Registration becomes available you’ll get the opportunity to sign up
New to TQSpirit Students can still get Priority Registration. Just
fill out this form: SAVE MY SPOT and we will contact you within a few days.

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Saturday Qigong Videos (+$39.00)

Videos are only available for fully-registered students in the Saturday Qigong class, or for students enrolled in the Tuesday Qigong + Saturday Qigong Combo.

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Come for the Qigong. Return for the connection and the joy of shared energy

All you need to know about this Hybrid Rejuvenating Health Qigong class

This Saturday Qigong class takes place at Highlands United Church in the beautiful Edgemont Village area of North Vancouver. In-person students practise together in a welcoming community setting, with time to settle in, move gently, and enjoy the shared energy of the room.

Live-On-Zoom students are also an important part of this class. Many students join us from home, from other communities, while travelling, or when they are unable to attend in person. The Zoom experience allows students to continue their practice with consistency and feel connected to the class community wherever they are.

Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily. For In-Person, we suggest wear flat, clean, light, flexible indoor shoes are recommended for in-person students. We do not recommend bare feet. No special equipment is required for this class unless otherwise announced. Students are encouraged to arrive a little early so they can settle in, greet the TQSpirit team, and begin the morning with ease.

This is not a class about perfection. It is a class about returning — returning to the breath, returning to the body, returning to balance, and returning to the quiet light within. Autumn reminds us that change can be beautiful, and Qigong gives us a gentle way to move through that change with grace.

In this unique Health Qigong class, we explore a rich and ever-changing mix of Qigong forms — from slow, meditative practices that calm the nervous system, to more rhythmical and expansive movements that gently energize the whole body. Each class weaves together movement, breath, mindful stretching, healing sounds, and seasonal intention, supporting strength, flexibility, balance, and overall vitality.

Autumn practice invites us to gather, refine, and return to the breath. As the season changes, Qigong helps us soften tension, open the chest, nourish the lungs, and create space for deeper breathing and inner calm. Movements may be gentle and meditative, expansive and flowing, or quietly strengthening — helping Qi circulate smoothly through the body while supporting posture, balance, and emotional steadiness. While we follow the seasonal qualities of Autumn and the Metal element, we also continue to practise well-loved, well-rounded Qigong forms that support all 12 meridians and the body as a whole.

Each class is guided, adaptable, and layered — allowing everyone to move comfortably at their own pace while still being inspired to grow. The variety keeps the practice fresh, nourishing, and deeply supportive throughout the session. Some practices help us release what we no longer need; others help us gather strength, restore clarity, and reconnect with the quiet light within.

Our Saturday Qigong group is beautifully diverse, with participants ranging in age from their mid-20s to over 90. Everyone moves in their own way. Some come for the enjoyment of healthy movement, healing sounds, breathwork, and friendship. Others seek strength, flexibility, pain relief, stress relief, or internal support while navigating life’s challenges, including recovery from illness, chronic conditions, or emotional stress. Mostly, people join in because it just feels good, the joy of movement and the shared Qi. It simply feels good and that sense of renewal that carries into daily life.

This class attracts participants from all walks of life and across generations — proof that Qigong truly is for everyone.

Come for the healing; return for the laughter, the shared breath, and the deep sense of renewal.

No experience necessary—just bring your breath, your curiosity, and your willingness to explore.

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SPECIFICATIONS

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More information about Health Qigong

Come join us…In-Person or Live-On-Zoom

Practicing Qigong builds and circulates energy (Qi or Chi) through the body. Qigong is an excellent addition to any walking, cardio or stretching regime that is already in place. No need to memorize any of the movements… unless you want to. Just follow along, breathe deeply and enjoy.

There is a lot of research online that will introduce you to the benefits of Qigong for those struggling with:

Parkinson’s Disease	Fibromyalgia
Cancer symptom management	Osteoarthritis
Chronic Pain	Diabetes
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)	Self-Awareness
Cognition and Memory	Substance Use Disorders
High Blood Pressure	Blood Pressure
Heart Failure	Anxiety and Depression
Fall Prevention	Immune System Strengthening

Here is a ‘short’ list of the many different forms of Qigong you will practice with us:

Health Qigong: Baduan Jin–8 pieces of Silk & Brocade
Yi Jin Jing – Tendon-Muscle Strengthening Qigong
Liu Zi Jue – Six Healing Sounds
Wu Qin Xi – 5 Animals Qigong
Qigong on Wei Lei Mountain
18 Movements
5 Elements
Swimming Dragon
Balancing the Heart Qigong
Medical Qigong
Qigong to Relieve Anxiety & Stress
Breathing Exercises & Meditation.
Organ Qigong for the 12 Meridians

Location

Parking at Highlands

Pricing (Click below button to view pricing)

REFUND POLICY AS OF SEPTEMBER 2026

All Zoom or In-Person Students were required to read and sign a waiver prior to taking your first class, whether the waiver is on-line or on paper when you register. The refund policy is always been available upon request. (updated July 26 2026)

- All requests for a refund must be submitted in writing by email and is effective the date of the correspondence.
- A pro-rated refund will be given for withdrawals up to the start of the third class of the program. To receive a refund you must withdraw by sending us an email, to taichispirit@shaw.ca, prior to the start of the fourth class. The classes you did attend will be charged out at the $20.00 drop-in charge plus a $15.00 administration fee. Your refund will be the balance at pro-rated fees. You will be e-transfered or mailed the refund. Refunds will not be given after the 3^rd class unless it is for medical reasons.
- Single Day Events or Workshops: To receive a refund you must withdraw by emailing, in-person, or by phone more than seven (7) days before the first day of the program.
- Medical Refunds will be given if you are sick or unable to attend the remainder of a program for medical reasons. Written confirmation is required. Please contact the TQSpirit so another person can take your place. No refunds will be given for individual missed classes.
- Instructor Absence Policy: If the instructor is unable to teach a scheduled class, whether advance notice is possible or the absence is unexpected, TQSpirit will make every reasonable effort to provide a suitable substitute instructor. If a suitable substitute cannot be arranged, the class will be cancelled and a replacement class will be added to the end of the current session whenever possible. For an ongoing class that continues from one seasonal session to the next—Autumn to Winter, Winter to Spring, or Spring into Summer—the replacement class may instead be added to the following session. Students will be notified as soon as reasonably possible. Because the missed class will be replaced, no refund or credit will be provided.
- Bad Weather Policy: The safety of our students and instructors is always important. When severe weather or unsafe travel conditions are expected to significantly affect attendance, TQSpirit reserves the right to move an in-person class to Live-On-Zoom. Students will be notified of the change as early as reasonably possible. When a class is moved to Zoom, the class will proceed at its regularly scheduled time and will be considered fully delivered. Credits, refunds, or make-up classes will not be provided to students who are unable to attend the Zoom class.
- Drop-Ins Policy: Policies differ depending on the class and the Location. Some classes do not have drop-ins or 4 packs. If you drop in and want to continue taking classes with North Shore Tai Chi and Health Qigong after your first drop-in, we will be happy to provide you with a quote for the balance of fees owed, pro-rated.
  1. If you purchase a 4-pack, it must be used during that current session: September-December, January-March, April-June or July. All 4-packs must be used within 6 weeks from the start of your first class.
  2. A 4-pack can only be used at the location of the original class.
  3. A 4-pack is not transferable to another session or for use by a different person or transferable to another location.
  4. Any portion of a 4-pack not used within the current session will be forfeited and cannot be used at the start of the next session.
  5. Single drop-ins are for first-time students only, not regularly-attending students.
  6. 4-packs are not available for Tai Chi classes after the start of the first month of a new “session” of classes. 4-packs in Tai Chi are meant to be used consequtively if possible. After your first 4-pack is used tai chi students must pay for the balance of classes, pro-rated.

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