Anyone who鈥檚 been curious to try out Tai Chi has a chance to do so in August.
Free classes are being offered at O鈥橲iyam Pavilion every Monday from Aug. 6 to Aug. 27.
Classes last for one hour, starting at 6:30 p.m.
鈥淎nyone can practice this art, at their own pace and to their own capability, under the guidance of accredited volunteer instructors,鈥� reads a release from Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi.
鈥淭he Squamish group is a mix of people of all ages, from all over the country. Students work on finding balance and relaxation as they practice the 108 moves.鈥�
Some practitioners say the art has health benefits.
For example, Ken Perry gave it a shot after his son, Justin 鈥� a Tai Chi instructor 鈥� said it could help him deal with pain caused from a back injury.
鈥淭his started me on the road to recovery and within a few short months, I was able to resume normal activities,鈥� said Perry.
For those who want something more after attending the free classes, regular sessions are held Monday and Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Thursday classes are held on 9:30 a.m.
These sessions are located at the St. John鈥檚 Anglican Church, behind London Drugs.
Further details can be found at: https://www.taoist.org/locations/squamish/.
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