Special Program: Tai Chi In The Garden (2008)

Date: April 24th to June 26th, 2008

Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday Evenings

Program Details: This class will introduce the popular Yang Style of T'ai Chi ("Taijiquan"), an internal art that is characterized by slow, continuous and gentle movements. The Yang Style is ideal for practitioners of all ages and abilities (beginners and intermediates). Strengthen your muscles, improve balance, increase flexibility and relieve stress by learning the graceful sequence of 108 postures in this long form of Yang Style. You will also be taught how to cultivate Qi for improved blood circulation, awareness and internal power.

Instructor: Michael Blackburn, a gifted and professional instructor with over a decade of teaching experience, who has studied and practiced with notable teachers in Canada, China, Taiwan, Japan and the US since 1987.

Location: In the Garden when daylight and weather permit, otherwise in the UBC Botanical Garden Reception Centre, 6804 South West Marine Drive. Vancouver, BC.

Cost: (General) $75 or (Garden Members) $70 (10 sessions, one each Thursday evening)

Please Note: Advanced registration required. Please have your credit card information ready and email nadine.diner@ubc.ca or call 604-690-5375. Dress for the weather.

Tai Chi Poster - English (2008) (PDF)

Tai Chi Poster - Chinese (2008) (PDF)

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 2:03 PM on April 17, 2008