Events

Tai Chi Workshop with Philippe Gagnon
Hosted by QingLong Tai Chi Arts Society, Vancouver, BC
This workshop explores in greater depth the nuances of tai chi, and will guide us to a more mindful practice. Philippe Gagnon was part of the group of leading instructors at Master Moy’s original school. He will share with us some of his deep knowledge of his internal art.
For more about Philippe Gagnon, check out his website: https://taichinuances.com/
Monday June 23rd 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
OPEN TO ALL, INCLUDING BEGINNERS
Location: Pacific Spirit Memorial Centre, 2195 West 45th Ave, Vancouver, BC.
Price: By donation for QingLong members. $40 for non-members.
In person registration begins at 4:45pm.
Tuesday June 24th 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
This is an advance workshop and explores in even greater depth the nuances of tai chi.
OPEN TO MAXX CLASS AND BY INVITATION ONLY (send request to qinglongtaichi@gmail.com)
Location: St. Faith’s Anglican Church, 7284 Cypress St at West 57th Ave.
Price: By donation for QingLong members. $40 for non-members.
*Pre-registration is required.
Wednesday June 25th 6:00pm to 9:00pm
OPEN TO ALL, INCLUDING BEGINNERS
Location: Pacific Spirit Memorial Centre (Archive Room), 2195 West 45th Ave, Vancouver, BC.
Price: By donation for QingLong members. $40 for non-members.
In person registration begins at 5:45pm.
Registration and Payment
https://www.qinglongtaichiarts.ca/register-for-classes then e-transfer your payment to
qinglongtaichi@gmail.com
For all evenings:
- Bring your own water, as usual
- light snacks available
- bring your own food if you want something more filling for ‘dinner’ during a break.
Workshop in Nanaimo with Philippe Gagnon, Tai Chi Nuances
Philippe will also be doing full day workshops in Nanaimo while he is in BC.
Friday June 27th for Lok Hup, all day 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday June 28th for Tai Chi, all day 9:00am to 5:00pm
Click here to get more information:
https://nanaimotaichi.org/wkshp_gagnon_2025_06a.html
Any questions - talk to us in class or email qinglongtaichi@gmail.com

Tai Chi Open House
Monday July 14th, 2025
Monday July 28th, 2025
Wednesday August 13th, 2025
Wednesday August 27th, 2025
6:30-8:30pm
Pacific Spirit Memorial Centre, 2195 West 45th Ave, Vancouver
Monday open houses will take place in the main hall. Wednesday open houses will take place downstairs in the Archive Room.
Ahead of our Fall Beginners Tai Chi course, which starts on September 3th, 2025, Qing Long Tai Chi Arts Society is offering 4 open houses this summer. Attend one or attend all. No cost, no obligation. This is a chance to come and see what we do in our tai chi practice.
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.

Tai Chi Beginner/Refresher Classes start again in September 2025
September 3rd to December 3rd
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm
Pacific Spirit Memorial Centre (Archive room), 2195 West 45th Ave, Vancouver
Our four month Beginner/Refresher course runs from September through December.
Cost is $200 for 4 months, which includes registration fee and a T-shirt.
Early bird discount: save $20! Only $180 if pre-registration and payment is received (TBD).
Pre-registration and payments can be done online (e-transfer); or in person (cash or cheque) at our open house.
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.
Pre-register to reserve a space by emailing us at: QingLongTaiChi@gmail.com

Tai Chi Workshop with guest instructor Paul Bromley
Hosted by QingLong Tai Chi Arts Society, Vancouver, BC
Paul Bromley teaches all forms taught by Moy Lin Shin including Tai Chi, Lok Hup Ba Fa, Sword, Sabre, and Xing Yi Quan. Now in his third decade of practice, he’s also developed his own system based on his Eastern Internal Arts and Traditional Chinese Medicine training combined with his Western education as an Occupational Therapist. His goal is to help others with their health and wellbeing by delivering his ever-evolving understanding of these arts. For more about Paul Bromley check out his website: http://www.innerhealthtaichi.com/about/
At these workshop sessions, explore in greater depth the inner health of tai chi, and develop a more mindful practice. Paul Bromley will share with us some of his deep knowledge of this internal art. The sessions include some fun warm-ups, foundation moves from other disciplines, and will for sure include Paul’s humour and a fun time for all of us! This is an opportunity to enrich our already great practice.
Session 1: Friday April 25th 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Focus: Lok Hup and other arts
Location: Pacific Spirit Memorial Centre, 2195 West 45th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Archive Room (downstairs)
Session 2: Saturday April 26th 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Focus: Tai Chi
Location: Langara Students’ Union Building, 100 West 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC
Session 3: Saturday April 26th 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
Focus: Tai Chi
Location: Langara Students’ Union Building, 100 West 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC
In person registration and check-in: 5:00pm Friday - Pacific Spirit Memorial, 2195 West 45th Ave, Archive Room 8:30am Saturday - Langara Students’ Union Building, 100 West 49th Ave, Lounge
Online pre-registration and payment is best to reserve a spot: https://www.qinglongtaichiarts.ca/register-for-classes then e-transfer your payment to qinglongtaichi@gmail.com.
Friday session $35 ($40 for non-members) Saturday sessions $70 ($80 for non-members)
Both days $100 ($110 for non-members)
Food
Bring your own water, as usual
Friday evening:
- light snacks available
- bring your own food if you want something more filling for ‘dinner’ during a break.
Saturday:
- 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
Friday’s workshop
- there is free street parking at the location.
Saturday’s workshop
- there is parking on campus, follow signs - it’s $3.50 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

Lok Hup/Tai Chi Workshop
Friday Oct 18th 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday Oct 19th 10:00am - 1pm
Pacific Spirit Memorial Centre, 2195 West 45th Ave, Vancouver
We have an opportunity to hold a workshop with guest instuctor Kevin Werre from Medicine Hat, AB. Kevin is a long time student and teacher of Master Moy’s Tai Chi, with a deep knowledge of these arts.
here is a link to Kevin’s website:
https://theawareness.website/awareness-tai-chi
Friday workshop will concentrate on Lok Hup.
Saturday workshop will concentrate on Tai Chi.
Cost for Qing Long members is by donation.
Cost for Non-members is $30 for one workshop, $60 for both workshops.

Workshop NANAIMO with Philippe Gagnon, Tai Chi Nuances
Philippe will also be doing full day workshops in Nanaimo while he’s in BC.
Friday May 3rd is Lok Hup , all day 9am to 5pm
Saturday May 4th is Tai Chi, all day 9am to 5pm
click here to get more information: http://www.nanaimotaichi.org/wkshp_gagnon_2023_06a.html

Advanced Workshop
April 30 from 6 pm to 9 pm
presented by QingLong Tai Chi Arts Society
This is an advanced workshop and explores in even greater depth the nuances of tai chi, and will guide us to a more mindful practice, and awareness of our own movements and abilities. Philippe Gagnon was part of the group of leading instructors at Master Moy's original school. He will share with us some of his deep knowledge of this internal art.
*Pre-Registration required
Qing Long members: By donation
Non-members: $40