Principles of Tai Chi & Qigong for Everyday Life

Routine practice of Taichi & Qigong helps cultivate vital energy, strengthen the immune system, and restore and regulate our natural body functions. The benefits derived from these modalities can be very useful to deal with everyday life situations.

This 90-minute workshop will offer basic theory, simple movements, practical tips & breathing techniques that can all be applied to everyday life.

This program takes place indoors. It's recommended to wear lose comfortable clothing.

Basic Theory

• What is energy "CHI" - and how does it work?

River Example - Current

• The river continues to flow with minimal effort. Chi in the body should flow similarly as the river.

Wind Example - You can't see it but you see the effects

• Routine practice of Taichi & Qigong facilitate the natural & continual flow of energy & blood, thus restoring and rejuvenating mind, body and soul.

Thursday, February 5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Registration: Public $25, TBG Member $20 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

About David Leopold

Sifu David Leopold has been practicing, studying, researching and teaching martial and healing arts since 1994.

In 1999, Sifu David achieved his black belt in Shaolin Kung Fu. Since 1999, Sifu David has received numerous certifications in Tachi had and weapon forms and seven Qigong routines. In 2009, Sifu David received his Usui Reiki master certification from the Naturopathic School of Medicine in Toronto.

In 2012, Sifu David travelled to China to compete in the International Wushi Competition in Shanghai. He brought home 2 gold and a bronze medal.

By combining all these modalities and experiences, Sifu David brings a unique style of teaching that includes technique, philosophy and practicality. Sify David's approach to teaching is relaxed and he believes Taichi and Qigong practice should be useful in everyday life and enjoyable to do.

Sifu David has a passion for martial and healing arts. His holistic approach to wellness includes physical, emotional, spiritual and nutritional well being. Sifu David continues to improve his skills as a practitioner, teacher/ mentor, and hopes to teach for the rest of his life.

Sifu David's words of wisdom:

"To be a master of what you do, you must first be a master unto yourself."

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