Saturday 10am ● Awakening the Spirit Qigong

Awakening the Spirit — Continuing our journey in Health Qigong

Welcome back to our Winter into Spring 2027 Session.

There is something lovely about beginning a winter weekend with Qigong. We come in from the morning chill, settle into familiar company, and give ourselves time to breathe and move. As the weeks unfold and the days grow lighter, our Saturday practice follows the season towards spring, with room for quiet reflection and the simple pleasure of practising together.

Our Saturday mornings continue with a wide variety of Chinese Health Qigong and Medical Qigong exercises, breathing practices, and meditations we have been exploring together. Some movements are slow and quiet; others are expansive, rhythmical, and full of life. Familiar favourites return alongside opportunities to explore different qualities of movement.

Alert: This class is extremely popular and we are unable to bring in new students into the 2027 program at this time. In a few weeks, after Priority Registration has taken place (mid-late November), we may discover that there is space available. Please contact the Instructor by email from this site if you are interested in joining in at some point.

There is always something to rediscover. A familiar movement may feel different when we soften the shoulders, adjust our posture, or allow the breath to settle. Returning with a beginner’s mind helps us notice these small discoveries, whatever our experience.

Whether we gather at Highlands or join Live-On-Zoom, there is room for concentration and quiet, conversation and laughter. Starting in January, our Saturday Qigong class welcomes you back for another season of shared practice within our circle of TQ Friendship.

YOUR CLASS DETAILS – SATURDAY 10am QIGONG
  • Dates: January 9–March 27, 2027, 12 classes
  • Time: Saturdays, 10:00–10:55 a.m. Occasionally, the class may run from 10:05–11:00 a.m., depending on when the earlier class finishes.
  • Location: Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver. Ample free parking in area.
  • Class Format: Hybrid — In-Person and Live-On-Zoom
  • Class Level: This class is suitable for long-timers and newbies alike.
YOUR 2027 CLASS FEES – SATURDAY 10am QIGONG
  • 12-class session — In-Person or Live-On-Zoom: $183.00 including tax
  • Optional Weekly Qigong Practice Videos: $36.00 including tax
  • Total with optional videos: $219.00 including tax
  • Registration for this class is reserved for current students through Priority Registration. With our new Priority Registration System, all current students will receive a special link, making the process simple, easy, and fast! If you want to join in, check our updates on the New Student Page!
  • Live-On-Zoom 4-packs: The 4-packs are only available for Zoom participation..Whether you are a newbie or a long-timer this is a great option!
YOUR WEEKLY SUPPORT SYSTEM BETWEEN CLASSES

Optional Weekly Qigong Practice Videos offer fully registered students a way to revisit the class at home and continue practising between Saturday mornings. You’ll get to follow your  favourite qigong exercises during the week. Each video is available for a limited time of a few weeks.

CONTINUING OUR JOURNEY IN QIGONG
  • Our practice brings together mindful movement, stretching, breathing, and meditation, with time to explore posture, balance, coordination, and relaxed attention.
  • Our repertoire includes some favourites: Baduan Jin — Eight Pieces of Silk Brocade; Yi Jin Jing; Liu Zi Jue — Six Healing Sounds; Wu Qin Xi — Five Animals; Qigong on Wei Lei Mountain; 18 Movements; Five Elements; Swimming Dragon; and Balancing the Heart Qigong. But there are many more Qigong forms that we practice on a regular basis. The selection varies throughout the session.
  • Seasonal practices make space for winter’s quieter qualities and the gradual awakening of spring, alongside well-loved exercises for the body as a whole.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS HYBRID QIGONG CLASS

Our Saturday Awakening the Spirit Qigong class at 10:00 a.m. is held at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Boulevard, in Edgemont Village, North Vancouver, and is also offered Live-On-Zoom.

For In-Person students: Please wear comfortable clothing and flat, supportive indoor shoes that allow you to move and shift your weight comfortably. No bare feet please! Arrive by 9:45 a.m., which is when the change-over from the previous class takes place. Grab a chair for your outerwear, chitchat with others and join our pre-class walk around the gym to up-tempo music!

For Live-On-Zoom students: Our TQSpirit volunteer greeters help you feel part of the morning, wherever you are practising. Please do your best to arrive at least by 9:50am. If you are late, a volunteer will open the “Zoom-Qi door” to welcome you in.

Registered In-Person students can also join Live-On-Zoom when travelling or needing to stay home. The connection with your class and community can continue wherever life takes you.

How our TQSpirit classes flow: We begin with a slow, flowing warm-up to calming music before following the instructor through a selection of Qigong exercises, stretches, breathing practices, and meditations. The focus varies from week to week, giving us time to revisit familiar movements and explore them more closely.

You can follow the instruction as we practise, without needing to memorize every sequence. Experience gives us a foundation to build on, while repetition allows us to listen more carefully to the body and notice how we are moving that day.

Some Saturdays bring a quiet sense of ease; others bring a little more energy, a new discovery, or a shared laugh. These are all part of the pleasure of returning to practice together as winter opens into spring.

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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 students, we recommend flat, clean, light, flexible indoor shoes.No bare feet please because we cannot guarantee what is on the floor! 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. This season 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.

    Our 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 Winter and the element of Water, 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.

    CONNECTIONS-FRIENDSHIPS-QIGONG-SHARED ENERGY

SPECIFICATIONS

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

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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)