Events
Tai Chi Beginner/Refresher Classes start again in January 2026
REGISTRATION FOR THIS BEGINNER CLASS IS NOW CLOSED.
Check this page for the next beginner class.
Now available on Wednesday OR Saturday (space is limited, and both are filling quickly!)
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm, Feb 4th to the end of May 2026
Pacific Spirit Memorial Centre (Archive Room), 2195 West 45th Ave, Vancouver
OR
Saturdays 8:30-10:30am, January 31th to the end of May 2026
St. Faiths Anglican Church (lower hall), 7284 Cypress St., Vancouver
Our four month Beginner/Refresher course runs from January through end of May 2026.
Beginner program is $200, which includes registration fee and a T-shirt.
Payments can be done online (e-transfer); or in person (cash or cheque) at our open house.
PAYMENT CONFIRMS YOUR ENROLMENT IN THE PROGRAM.
Upon receiving your registration request, if there are spots still available, we will provide payment instructions. Your payment then confirms your enrolment. If there are no spots available, you will be added to a waitlist if you wish.
Payment is 100% refundable up to 3 days prior to your start date allowing you to check out a class at an open house risk free. Payment is 50% refundable up to the second program class. The last day we will accept new students will be the 3rd class of the program
Tai Chi is a form of moving meditation that results in students finding balance and relaxation, while improving body awareness, strength, flexibility, and mental/cognitive health.
We practice a modified Yang set, as developed by Taoist monk Moy Lin Shin, to maximize the health benefits from its gentle and effective movements.
Celebration Dinner
We are celebrating Chinese New Year and Qing Long’s 4th Anniversary!
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Ridge Garden Restaurant
4009 Macdonald St, Vancouver, BC, V6L 2N9
Cost is $40 per person. CASH ONLY, payable to David
Party starts at 6pm. Dinner will be serve at 6:30pm.
Space is limited to 40 people.
Menu:
Curry Beef Brisket Hot Pot (meat)
Mixed Vegetable with Vermicelli in Satay Sauce Hot Pot (vegetarian - mild spice level)
Braised Tofu (vegetarian)
Sautéed Beef with Gai Lan (meat)
Buddha’s Feast (vegetarian)
Szechuan Style Green Beans (vegetarian - medium spice level)
Sautéed Cod Filet with Vegetables (seafood)
Szechuan Style Prawns (seafood - medium spice level)
Sautéed Chicken with Cashew Nuts (meat)
Boneless Pork with Sweet and Sour Sauce (meat)
Coconut Pudding (dessert)
No MSG, Gluten Free
Tea, Steam Rice, tax, and tips included
Tai Chi Workshop with Philippe Gagnon
***Breaking News***
Philippe Gagnon will be on the West Coast again this Spring.
NANAIMO
May 22nd, 23rd, and 24th - all day workshops
For anyone who hasn’t been to out-of-town workshops, these are a great first taste!
VANCOUVER
May 25th, 26th, and 27th - evenings at Pacific Spirit Memorial Centre
May 30th - full day workshop at St. Faith’s Anglican Church
Save the dates! Details will follow soon.
For more about Philippe Gagnon, check out his website: https://taichinuances.com/
Any questions - talk to us in class or email qinglongtaichi@gmail.com
Tai Chi Workshop with guest instructor Hubert Gagnon
HUBERT GAGNON IS COMING TO VANCOUVER!
Hosted by QingLong Tai Chi Arts Society, Vancouver, BC
Hubert studied taiji quan, then liuhebafa with Master Moy Lin-shin from 1976 until his death in 1998. In the fall of 1982, Hubert began volunteering to teach introductory classes at the international school founded by Master Moy. The following year, he was introduced to Taoist meditation by Mui Ming-do, who regularly travels from Hong Kong to teach. Alongside a career in design, Hubert continued to learn and teach, giving numerous workshops in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Now retired from his profession, he devotes himself to his passion for Taoist internal arts.
Link to the Commes Les Nuages website with English translation.
Workshop in Vancouver with guest instructor Hubert Gagnon is being held on the following dates:
Session 1: Tuesday October 14th 5:00pm to 8:30pm. MAXX students and by invitation only. Focus: Tai Chi Arts
Fee: members $35 / guest $45
Location: St. Faith Anglican Church, 7284 Cypress St ( W57th Ave)
Session 2: Wednesday October 15th 5:00pm to 8:30pm. Open to all.
Focus: Tai Chi Arts
Fee: members $35 / guest $45
Location: Pacific Spirit Memorial Centre, 2195 West 45th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Archive Room
Session 3: Saturday October 18th 9:00am to 6:00pm. Open to all.
Focus: Tai Chi Arts
Fee: members $70 / guest $90
Location: Langara Students’ Union Building, 100 West 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC
Session 4: Sunday October 19th 9:00am to 6:00pm. Open to all.
Focus: Lok Hup
Fee: members $70 / guest $90
Location: Langara Students’ Union Building, 100 West 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC
Registration and Payment
https://www.qinglongtaichiarts.ca/register-for-classes then e-transfer your payment to
qinglongtaichi@gmail.com
Food
Bring your own water, as usual
weekday evenings:
- light snacks available
- bring your own food if you want something more filling for ‘dinner’ during a break.
Saturday and Sunday:
- no lunch provided
- if you bring your own lunch, there is a bank of microwaves to heat up food.
- there is also a small cafe in the same building. Food is decent.
https://toastroastgrillnbar.com/the-menu
Parking
weekday workshop
- there is free street parking at the location.
Saturday and Sunday workshop
- there is parking on campus, follow signs - it’s $4.25 for the day
https://langara.ca/campus-facilities/campus-maps/pdf/campus-map.pdf
Billeting
If you have any space to billet a guest who’s in town for the workshop - even a blowup mattress on the floor - please contact Melanie directly. 778-231-7321.
Any questions - talk to us in class or email qinglongtaichi@gmail.com