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"When one teaches another person, one learns more deeply"

​Qigong

When:  Saturday, April 25th 10:00am(EST)

Where: Gibbons Park Picnic Shelter(west side of park) (Parking is available at the western lot at the end of Victoria Street or east side lots of Victoria or St. George Streets)

​Come rain or shine to share Taiji and Qigong practice!!

World Tai Chi Qigong Day

These classes are geared to individuals with complex health issues including Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other pain & mobility issues.  Classes consist of Tai Chi and its related exercise Qigong (‘chi kung’).  Some sitting exercises and work with the Tai Chi Ruler are also taught.  
The movements are performed according to the physical ability of the student.  There is a focus on exercises that can be used for pain management and to address specific health issues.

NB: Classes are virtual at present. Contact                     for information to register.  In-person classes may be offered in the autumn.

The year of the Fire Horse will be celebrated on February 22, 2026, at the Calvin Presbyterian Church in Kitchener. This event is supported by various groups in the Taiji community across Ontario. Arrive for the event around 1:30 pm, programming starts around 2 with the Lion Dance, followed by several demonstrations of Taiji and Qigong.
The program wraps up around 5 pm.​​


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WTCQ Day​​

​The 2026 World Tai Chi Qigong Day will be held on:

Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 10 am.

We will gather at the picnic pavilion at the west end of Gibbons Park. Hoping the weather is decent this year!

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Qigong ('chi kung') is the art of strengthening health by focusing the mind and being aware of the breath combined with correct posture and physical movement  

The Qigong positions are designed to affect  the movement of energy (chi) and to help chi travel around the body to nourish the body internally and externally. 

Tai Chi for Health Challenges

Tai Chi/Taiji is an ancient Chinese martial art.  It is a slow meditative form of exercise that increases flexibility in both mind and body.  Tai Chi/Taiji combines postures and movements inspired by the natural world into forms which are learned and practiced over a lifetime.  The practice of Tai Chi/Taiji reduces stress, tones muscles, massages joints, improves balance and much more. 

​Tai Chi/Taiji

​The Phoenix Tai Chi Centre was founded in London, Ontario by Gloria Jenner in 1988.  Gloria has been studying Tai Chi and Qigong since the 1970's.  Gloria and her staff taught Yang Style Tai Chi, Tai Chi Sword and Qigong. In 2012, Gloria retired and Steven Holbert continues to lead classes

Tai Chi/Taiji applies the power of fluidity to easing one's daily life.​

Qigong applies the power of visualization to healing the body.  

Both of these exercises apply meditation to relaxing the mind and reducing physical, emotional and spiritual stress.