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About the Practice of Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a slow, soft, continuous stepping sequence that circulates forces (mostly gravitational) through the practitioner to develops bones, muscles, tissues, and neurology thereby optimizing human response.  Think: postural medicine.

Health Benefits

Tai Chi is about moving optimally.  The 108 moves of the 'set' are performed in a variety of postures aligned with gravitational forces to protect the anatomical structures.  Therefore, all the benefits of moving are available such as:

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  • Balance

  • Flexibility

  • Body Awareness

  • Resilient Strength

  • Circulation of lymph, blood

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In addition, Tai Chi provides:

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  • a Brain Exercise by challenging the memories of the postures and developing neurological connection such as through proprioception

  • A Meditative component resulting via ie: continuous flow of movement, gaze, slow speed

  • An aerobic exercise due to the sustained 25-30 minutes required for the completion of the 108 moves of the set

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These health benefits are usually noticed within the first two months and can continue to enhance health for a life time!

2026 
Winter
Classes

Open House: Thursday, January 15th, 2026: 7pm - 8pm at the studio: 5021 - 51 Street, Olds, AB.  Upstairs, access through back alley (behind Luthern Church).  An opportunity to experience Tai Chi and ask questions for FREE.

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Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30am - 9:30am &/or 6pm - 7:30pm.  First class is Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Try a class for free to see if you like it.  Semester fee of $140 non-refundable is due on second class if you'd like to commit to the semester.   Semester runs same time every Tuesday and Thursday until end of April 2026.

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Advanced Practice: Ongoing since 1997.

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