TQ Spirit Drop-ins

UPDATED: July 5th, 2026

- - ALL CLASSES: Starting July 9th all TQSpirit classes will be on hiatus until September. Most important, registration for September classes will begin August 3rd. Check out the New Student Options for details on how to save your spot in September!
  - Tai Chi Drop-Ins: We love it when people want to try out Tai Chi. However, due to popular demand, drop-ins might not be available for most Tai Chi classes. If drop-ins are available they need to be purchased at the beginning of a session: We have three registration periods: Early August for September-December classes; Late November for January - March classes, and early March for April-June/July classes.
  - In-Person Qigong Drop-Ins: Due to popular demand our In-Person Saturday Qigong is not able to offer Drop-Ins or 4-Packs until further notice. You are welcome to join the Waitlist and if a spot becomes available we will be in touch!
  - Live-On-Zoom Qigong Drop-Ins: Our Saturday Qigong class does offer 4-Packs for Live-On-Zoom classes.Full and Pro-rated registration is also available for Zoom Saturday Qigong.
    - READ BELOW for more DETAILS about Best Times to Join In!

THE BEST TIME TO TRY OUT A TAI CHI CLASS - New Classes starting in April 2026.

- - Thinking of dropping into a Tai Chi Class? or Trying a 4-Pack? The best time to drop-in to a TQ Spirit Tai chi Class within first 2-3 weeks of the start of a new Tai Chi session. That's when we teach foundational movements and principles that every student- especially beginners-needs to get started on the right (or left) foot. If available, our 4-Pack option is a great way to see if Tai Chi resonates with you as a fitness/health regime. With that said, even a single Drop-In can be all it takes to discover how cool and perfectly suited it is for you! Please note: Drop-Ins and 4-Packs are limited and may sell out depending on the number of full-session registrations. Since Drop-ins or 4 -Packs could be in limited supply we recommend signing up as soon as registration opens. You can get on the Waitlist if they are not currently available.
  - You might not know this: Many tai chi forms take from 3 months to 9 months or longer to learn! If space is still available and you are late in signing up, please email us to learn about our "catch up" options. If space is no longer available then please get on our Waitlist.
  - Travelling? NO worries. We've got you covered if you want to register but know you'll be away. We understand that everyone is travelling at different times of the year. You want to get away but you might not want to miss your Tai Chi or Qigong class. We have people zooming in from all corners of the World! If you're planning to be away during the start of the session but still want to join one of our Tai Chi groups, we offer: Video catch-up options, Zoom-In from anywhere (if that option is offered for your class), and support to ease you back in when you return. Please note that we do not offer discounts if you are travelling and will miss classes.
  - New to Tai Chi? Start Strong.The first few weeks of class lay the foundation for everything that follows. That’s why it’s best to join early. But don’t worry—if you miss a class or two after you have signed up, we have catch-up supports to help you get up to speed.
  - Late to Register for Tai Chi? Consider Health Qigong! If a tai chi class you're interested in is full or already underway, consider trying Qigong in the meantime. Qigong teaches many of the core foundational principles as Tai Chi, making it a perfect stepping stone into the art.
  - Please note that the Tai Chi and Qigong classes fill up very quickly as space/spots for in-person classes, are limited. Please register as soon as possible to ensure your place in class.

The Year of Fire Horse

On February 16th, the Year of the Snake came to its natural completion, closing a cycle of inward cultivation. The Snake teaches patience, resilience, and the quiet strengthening that happens beyond the visible. Over the past year, we were invited to slow down, refine our awareness, and deepen our roots — preparing ourselves in ways that may not have always been obvious, but were deeply meaningful.

With the Lunar New Year on February 17th, we entered the Year of the Fire Horse — a powerful turning toward movement, vitality, and expression. The Horse carries the energy of warmth, courage, and forward momentum. It does not abandon the wisdom of the past, but brings it into motion. What was cultivated quietly during the Snake year now begins to live and breathe through action.

As we begin our Spring into Summer Tai Chi and Qigong sessions for April through July, we move in harmony with this natural shift. The body awakens. The breath deepens. The spirit lifts. We do not begin again as practitioners, whether we are beginners or long-timers, shaped by experience — ready to step forward with renewed energy, steady confidence, and a quiet trust in the path unfolding beneath our feet.

When attending an In-Person Drop-In class at any of the locations, please arrive at least 15-20 minutes in advance of your first class as there may be an additional waiver to sign. There will be someone there to welcome you.
Need to know how people feel about our Tai Chi classes? You can check out our testimonials here: TESTIMONIALS

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

When is the Best Time to Drop Into a Qigong Class with the TQSpirit?

The easy answer is ANYTIME, so long as there is room!!! Our In-person classes fill up very quickly which means one must get on the Waitlist if you are not registering during the Registration period. (Early August, late November or early March). However, our Zoom option is always available. Zoom is a great way for a newbie to learn if our TQSpirit Qigong is a good fit. Even better news is that our Qigong classes are easy to follow and taught in a way that you’ll catch on quick! To avoid disappointment, we recommend signing up as soon as registration opens.

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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.