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Training and Classes
In the workshops and classes, you will
learn gentle movements and effective meditation techniques that will
help you to reduce your stress, improve
your health, and activate your healing ability. Don't forget to check
out our list of Local Workshops.
*Classes are not held on long weekends.
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Qi Gong – Tai Chi classes are taught by our association's instructors
at the following locations in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada:
| Course | Description | Location & Time |
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1 Classes – (Beginner Training) Cost: $45 for 4 training sessions. For registration and information, call Catherine at 613 -737-0553 |
This
training includes an introduction to some basic theory in Qi Gong
as well as detailed instructions on how to do the following movements: Qi cultivation, warm up exercises, diaphragmatic breathing, some acupressure techniques, Health Investment Qi Gong – see Heath Investment article and Three Treasures Qi Gong – see Three Treasures Qi Gong article |
McNabb
Recreation Centre 180 Percy St. Saturdays Training for new participants will be given several times a year when there are enough people registered to hold the classes. These classes will usually begin on the first Saturday of the month. 9:00–10:15 am View map |
| Level 1 Classes – (Ongoing practice) After completing the Beginner Training (or the Acupressure and Qi Gong classes below), you can attend the ongoing Level 1 classes at McNabb Recreation Centre. Cost: $10 per session on a drop-in basis. |
Practice the movements and exercises taught in Beginner Training. | McNabb Recreation
Centre Assembly Hall, 180 Percy St., Saturdays 9:30–10:15 am |
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1 –Tai Chi- Acupressure and Qi Gong Cost: $76.50 Course #437190 |
See description boxes above
for level 1 – Beginner Training. |
Plant Recreation
Centre 930 Somerset Street W., at the corner of Preston Thursdays April 8 - June 10 6 - 7 pm |
| Cost:
$68.75 Course#: 437219 |
Thursdays July 8 - Sept. 2 6 - 7 pm |
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| For details and registration: 613-232-3000 (or visit the centre) |
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| Level 2 – Tai
Chi– Qi Gong and Kung Fu (Intermediate) Cost: $68.75 Course#: 437483 For details and registration: 613-232-3000 (or visit the centre) |
Some experience with Tai Chi, Qi Gong, martial arts
or yoga is required. Elements of both Qi Gong and Kung Fu will help
to increase your co-ordination of mind and body in order to improve
your energy level and self defence abilities. Detailed instruction
on a Qi Gong form called the Bridge will be provided – see
an article on the Bridge |
Plant Recreation Centre 930 Somerset Street W., at the corner of Preston Saturdays April 3 - May 29 10:30 to 11:30 am |
| Level 1 – Tai
Chi - Acupressure and Qi Gong Cost: $61.25 Course#: 441342 |
See description above for Beginner
Training at McNabb Recreation Centre |
Tanglewood Community
Building 30 Woodfield (near Merivale and West Hunt Club) Wednesdays June 16 - Aug. 4 7:30 - 8:30 pm |
| For details and registration: 613-580-2424 ext. 41225 | ||
| Level 2 – Tai Chi - Qi
Gong and Kung Fu (Intermediate) Cost: $61.25 Course#: 441347 |
Some previous experience with martial
arts, Tai Chi, yoga or Qi Gong is required. |
Tanglewood Community Building 30 Woodfield (near Merivale and West Hunt Club) Saturdays June 19 - Aug. 7 10:30 to 11:30 am |
| For details and registration, call 613-580-2424 ext. 41225 | Detailed instruction on a Qi Gong form called the Bridge will be provided – see an article on the Bridge |
You do not need to be Jewish
or a member of the JCC in order to attend the classes at the JCC. |
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| Level 1 Tai Chi Cost: $90 for members (M), $120 for non-members (NM) |
See description above for Beginner Training at McNabb Recreation Centre | Soloway Jewish
Community Centre (JCC) 21 Nadolny Sachs Private (off Carling Ave. near Carlingwood Shopping Centre) Tuesdays |
| Cost: $90 for
M, $120 for NM |
Thursdays April 15 – June 24 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm |
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| Cost: $55 M | Machzikei Hadas Synagogue Tuesdays April 13 – May 25 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
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| For details and registration, see www.jjcottawa.com Fitness – Programs and call 613-798-9818 |
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| Advanced Class Cost: $10 on a drop-in basis. This class will not be held on those days that there are workshops or training sessions being held. |
In order to attend this class, you are required to take the training session for the Bridge and Wild Goose as they are practiced in the Advanced Class. Other exercises done include: Lion’s Mane, Liver Cleansing, Kidney Cleansing, and Still Fish Dance. | McNabb Recreation
Centre Assembly Hall, 180 Percy St., Saturdays 8:30–9:15 am |
| Bridge Qi Gong Training Cost: $45 for 3 classes To register call Catherine at 613-737-0553 |
Detailed instruction on a Qi Gong form called the
Bridge will be provided – see
the article on the Bridge. Attendance at 4 or more Level 1 ongoing
practice classes are required before this training can be taken. |
McNabb
Recreation Centre Assembly Hall, 180 Percy St., Saturdays To be held several times a year 8:30–9:15 am |
| Wild Goose Qi Gong Training Cost: $60 for 4 classes To register call Catherine at 613-737-0553 |
Detailed instruction on a Qi Gong form called the Wild Goose will be taught. This form involves movements similar to some forms of Tai Chi, but is more beneficial for your overall health. Attendance at 4 or more Level 1 ongoing practice classes is required before this training can be taken. | McNabb
Recreation Centre Assembly Hall, 180 Percy St., Saturdays To be held several times a year 8:30–9:15 am |
Instructors: Master Philip Lai
and associates, Ron and Sue, of the National LAMAS Qi
Gong Association of Canada. Master Lai has 30 years of experience instructing
Qi Gong and martial art classes. A survey of the students who took
the Beginner Training at McNabb Recreation Centre in January 2010, indicated
that they were very satisfied with the level of knowledge and experience
of the instructors as well as the presentation of the theory and exercises.
Association: To
learn more about the LAMAS Qi Gong Association and its volunteers, click here.
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