Saturdays – The 48 form Tai Chi – Part 3

CLASS DETAILS
      • Form being taught: The 48 form Tai Chi Part 3
      • Dates: Saturday, January 4th - March 22nd, 2025.
      • Time: 8:45am-9:45am.
      • Status of Class: This class is available only to students who were registered in the previous Autumn session, Part 1 & 2. 
      • Type of Class: HYBRID: In-Person and Live-On-Zoom. 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
      • Weekly videos will be available as an add-on. 
PRICING DETAILS
  • Fully Registered Tai Chi students: $180.00 for 12 classes.
  • Practice Videos for Saturdays are available as an Add-On: $36.00
CLASS INFORMATION - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Whether you are a beginner or a long-time practitioner, there is something special about the 48 form. Not only does it seamlessly blend the best elements from various traditional tai chi styles, including Yang, Chen, Wu, and Sun, but it also includes a set of continuous, unbroken flow of movements that are designed to be smooth and fluid, enhancing the practitioners ability to maintain a steady pace and rhythm. Its continuity fosters a meditative state and deepens the practitioners connection to the practice of tai chi.
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The best thing about the 48 Form is its ability to provide a comprehensive and balanced practice that integrates the strengths of multiple Tai Chi styles, making it a versatile and enriching routine for practitioners of all levels. This form offers a well-rounded approach that enhances physical fitness, mental clarity, and overall well-being while respecting the rich traditions of Tai Chi. It is a well-rounded and comprehensive routine that helps develop a harmonious balance of body and mind.

Our Current Sept-Dec 2024 TQSpirit Group learning the 48 form Tai Chi. Onwards to 2025!

The 48 form tai chi sequence was compiled by the Chinese National Athletic Association in 1976 and has become very popular.

Here are some highlights of the 48 Form:

  1. Variety of Movements: Its movements come from multiple Tai Chi styles, offering practitioners a rich and varied experience.
  2. Balanced Practice: The form is designed to be well-balanced, incorporating movements that develop both the upper and lower body. It helps improve overall physical coordination, strength, and flexibility.
  3. Focus on Breathing and Flow: Students will learn slow, controlled breathing which will help enhance the flow of Qi (energy) throughout the body, promoting relaxation and mental clarity.
  4. Transitions and Flow: The 48 Form is known for its smooth transitions between postures, providing a sense of continuity and flow, which is essential in Tai Chi practice.
  5. Martial Applications: While this form will be practiced for its health benefits, some of the martial applications will be shown in class.
  6. Improving Posture and Alignment: Your instructor will emphasizes correct posture and body alignment, which are crucial for the effective flow of energy, prevention of injuries, and developing better balance and stability.
  7. Mind-Body Connection and Mindfulness Practice: The 48 Form encourages mindfulness and concentration, helping practitioners become more aware of their bodies and movements. The slow, deliberate movements and focus on breath control help reduce stress and promote relaxation. This aspect is particularly beneficial for beginners who may be looking for a way to unwind, as well as improve mental and emotional well-being
  8. Accessibility: The 48 Form is designed to be accessible to practitioners of all levels. The form is structured in a way that beginners can start practicing movements and the basics of tai chi immediately. All levels of students can use the 48 form to refine their movements, skills, and techniques over time.
  9. Holistic Benefits: Regular practice of the 48 Form can lead to numerous health benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, better circulation, reduced stress, enhanced mental focus, and a stronger immune system. It can lead to quite a rejuvenating feeling!
  10. Cultural Appreciation: Practicing the 48 Form provides an opportunity to appreciate the rich cultural heritage of Tai Chi and Chinese martial arts. It connects practitioners to centuries-old traditions and philosophies.

Easy Learning Progression

  1. Gradual Learning: The 48 Form is broken down into sequences that can be learned one tai chi step at a time. It moves from basic movements and gradually progress to more complex sequences.
  2. The 48 form can be divided into 6 sections. The January – End of March 2025 session students will be introduced to Sections, 3 and 4, or more, depending upon the speed of the class. .
  3. Clear Instruction: Your instructor will provide clear instruction on each of the movements, practice of each of the moves, and feedback on how to improve your postures. This helps beginners understand and practice the form correctly, while long-timers will get to fine-tune their movements and enhance their meditation-in-motion.
  4. Video Practice: Your instructor will provide, as an additional training option, helpful videos that will help beginners, and long-timer practitioners alike, the ability to practice throughout the week and fine-tune their movements.

Overall, the 48 Form in Tai Chi is a versatile and enriching practice that offers physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. Its comprehensive nature makes it an excellent choice for those looking to begin learning all about tai chi while longer-time practitioners can use it to deepen their Tai Chi practice.

Come join us!

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

  • The 48 form will challenge (in a good way) your flexibility, strength, focus, balance, and memory. Join us to discover your current level of flexibility and strength and then compare it to when you finish the form. You will likely see a huge improvement during your practice of this form. The deliberate movements will make you feel more grounded, relaxed, and present in your body.
  • When practiced at a regular pace, the entire form can take up to 6 minutes to perform.
  • As the form progresses through its choreography the moves become increasingly more challenging from easy, to medium to harder moves. But you will do all of the moves to your own ability. This is all part of the fun of learning tai chi. As you practice you will find you’ll learn the easier moves and see your own personal progression and growth through the more challenging ones. You’ll learn and practice kicks, some moves that require low stances (that can also be performed in a high stance), and work on your balance and flexibility, depending on how you feel that day! Learning tai chi is a process and your body will go through transitions.
  • By taking part in learning this very popular tai chi form know that you are part of a community that extends around the world, goes back centuries, and involves peoples from all walks of life and ethnicities. Today, millions are practicing it.
  • Training this tai chi form will increase your focus. It will teach your mind not to wander or you could forget where you are in the sequence. Training focus has many advantages that you’ll discover as you progress in your form. Your day-to-day work schedule, your relationships and family will all benefit. The more focus you can bring to the practice of tai chi, the more energy that will be made available to you. It is a win-win.
  • If you suffer from a racing mind or difficulty concentrating then this form will be of benefit to you. It will help train your mind, body and spirit into giving your full attention to something physical, which will in turn enable you to focus throughout your day, your week, more easily.
  • Learning Tai Chi will help you gain sensitivity and awareness that goes beyond what you’ll discover through seated meditation.
  • The term, taijiquan, literally translates to “supreme ultimate fist”. The concept of “Supreme Ultimate’ is based in both Daoist and Confusician Chinese philosophies. Tai Chi theory, Internal principles, meditations, and martial arts practice are believed to have been formulated and developed by the Daoist monks. All tai chi has the goal of finding balance within constant change. All tai chi when practiced reaps amazing health and wellness benefits.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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