Sat 26 form-HUC: 8:45am-9:45am

Tai Chi Awakening with the 26 form - Four Styles in Harmony Plus Taiji Yang Sheng Zhang

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As autumn arrives, there is a natural invitation to begin again — to return to steadiness, rhythm, and inner balance after the brightness and movement of summer. Saturday morning offers a beautiful time to step into this seasonal shift: to breathe more deeply, soften the body, calm the mind, and reconnect with practice in the welcoming circle of TQSpirit friendship.

This Saturday morning class will introduce students to the 26 Form, Four Styles in Harmony, a graceful Tai Chi routine that brings together the flavour, rhythm, and movement qualities of four major Taijiquan styles: Yang, Chen, Sun, and Wu. Rather than focusing on one single style, this form offers students an opportunity to experience how different Tai Chi traditions can work together in one flowing practice..

Four Styles in Harmony: Yang-style movements bring softness, spaciousness, and graceful continuity; Chen-style influences add spiralling energy and a deeper sense of rooted power; Sun-style movements offer lightness, agility, and open stepping; and Wu-style qualities encourage refined posture, subtle alignment, and calm internal focus.

Students will also be introduced to Taiji Yang Sheng Zhang – Tai Chi Stick Qigong, a beautiful Health Qigong routine practised with a short stick. This form adds another layer of mindful movement, helping students explore posture, coordination, breath, gentle strength, and the smooth circulation of Qi through the body. The stick becomes more than a piece of equipment — it becomes a teaching tool, helping the hands, arms, shoulders, spine, waist, and whole body move with greater awareness and connection.

This one-hour Saturday class is especially well-suited for students who have learned at least one tai chi form), returning students, and those who enjoy learning in a steady, step-by-step way. This class offers a warm and supportive way to begin your weekend with movement, focus, friendship, and renewed energy.

CLASS DETAILS - Tai Chi Awakening with the 26 form - Four Styles in Harmony plus Taiji Yang Sheng Zhang - The Stick!

- - Dates: September 5–December 5, 2026. 14 classes.
  - Time: 8:45am-9:45am.
  - Status of Class: No experience required, but space in this class is limited.
  - Type of Class: HYBRID: In-Person. All In-Person students get the option to be Live-On-Zoom when needed.
  - In-Person Location: Highlands United Church. Ample free parking available. See Map below
  - Important Location change: On Saturday, November 28th (only), this one class may require all students to be Live-On-Zoom due to a special event at the Church. Our TQSpirit Administration will update you whether it will be Live-On-Zoom, Hybrid, or only in-person.
  - Weekly videos: Weekly practice videos will be available as an add-on.

CLASS FEES

Fully Registered Tai Chi students: $222.00 for 14 classes.
Best Option includes Weekly Video Training: $261.00 including tax Read about the Value Of Weekly Practice Videos
Weekly videos are optional but strongly suggested for this new form. They are especially helpful for students who want to review the movements between classes, practise at home, build confidence, and strengthen their memory of the form. Back “in the day,” students did not have the option of learning with video support. In 2026, videos give students the opportunity to learn more steadily, practise more slowly, and refine the movements with greater ease and finesse.

IMPORTANT - HOW TO JOIN OUR CLASSES!

- We have a new system of registering. All our current students (those in the April-July session) have already indicated if they will be joining up again. They already know they have a SPOT in class and will be receiving a SPECIAL CODE so they can sign up between August 3rd-6th. That means that some classes might have only a few spots left.
- If you are a NEW STUDENT to the TQSpirit wanting to join in, and you want this class, please immediately SIGN UP on the SAVE MY SPOT form. You can choose this class or other classes and, if there is still space, you will get PRIORITY REGISTRATION as if you were already a CURRENT student. You won't have to compete for a SPOT in the class. We'll let you know within 24 hours.

CLASS INFORMATION - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

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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 with on August 3rd. Registration will open to the Public on August 8th if spaces are still available.
New to TQSpirit Students can still use the form: SAVE MY SPOT to get on the Wailist for this class. We will update you on availability in a few days.

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This Saturday morning class takes place at Highlands United Church, located at 3255 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 2P1. The practice space is warm, welcoming, and familiar to many in the TQSpirit community. Students joining in-person are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early so they can settle in, change shoes if needed, greet fellow students, and prepare for class without rushing.

Students joining Live-On-Zoom will be part of the same class community and will be guided through the practice along with the in-person group. Zoom participation is a wonderful option for those who live farther away, are travelling, prefer to practise from home, or need flexibility from week to week.

Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily. Flat, clean indoor shoes are recommended for in-person students. You may also wish to bring water and any personal items that help you feel comfortable during practice.

Each class will be taught step-by-step, with attention to posture, breath, balance, coordination, and ease of movement. New students are not expected to know the form before they begin. Returning students will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding, refine their movement, and continue building confidence through repetition and practice.

WHY JOIN THIS CLASS?

Learn the 26 Form – Four Styles in Harmony: Explore a beautiful Tai Chi routine inspired by Yang, Chen, Sun, and Wu-style qualities.
Experience Tai Chi on Both Sides of the Body: Practising movements on both sides helps develop balance, coordination, confidence, and whole-body awareness.
Enjoy a Longer 1.5-Hour Practice: The extended class time allows for warm-up, review, form learning, Qigong practice, and more spacious instruction.
Practise Tai Chi Stick Qigong: The short stick helps guide posture, breath, coordination, shoulder movement, spinal awareness, and whole-body flow.
Build Steadiness and Confidence: This class supports balance, flexibility, focus, relaxation, and mindful movement in a welcoming learning environment.
Feel Part of a Supportive Community: Students learn together step by step, with encouragement, patience, and the steady rhythm of shared practice.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING TO THE SECOND CLASS

For the Tai Chi Stick Qigong portion of this class, students will need a short practice stick.Traditionally, the stick was made from materials such as branches of the white wax tree, pine, or bamboo. These sticks were smooth and even, and some were decorated with carvings or health-related text. No need to bring it to the first class.
Traditional Tai Chi sticks can be very beautiful, and some are designed to come apart for travel. However, they can also be quite expensive, so we strongly suggest waiting before purchasing a specialty stick online.For your first stick, we recommend a simple and affordable option from the hardware store. A wooden dowel works beautifully for class practice and gives you a chance to learn the form before deciding whether you would like to purchase a more formal Tai Chi stick later. You may even wish to decorate your dowel yourself and make it your own.More specific stick details, including size, diameter, and placement of the notches, will be provided before class begins.
Stick Introduction and Stick Picture Dimensions
Photos and examples will also be shared so students can feel confident choosing or preparing the right practice stick.

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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.