Canadian Tai Chi Academy-London Branch

The London Branch of the CTCA is launching a Zoom based series of on-line Tai Chi modules for our members. The first module is open to all of the members who have attended a previous Zoom session. To attend the follow up modules you will need to follow the registration instructions. Send inquires to [email protected]

Final Fireside Chat. We will present the Fireside series again on Chinese New Year (Feb 12). The 2021 Lecture series will kick-off on Thursday Jan. 7 at 10 AM and again at Sunday Jan. 10 at 7 PM. More information on how to register to be released soon.

Fireside Chat Part III - New Years Eve

The London Branch of the Canadian Tai Chi Academy will be holding a series of Zoom presentations for the members. The next session is on the Mr. Moy's teachers on Sunday December 27th at 7:30 EST. Members from other branches/locations can send a request to receive a Zoom invitation if they would like to attend the presentation. Instructions are in the announcement.

One of our instructors leading online practice sessions from the garden. We will continue to offer online tai chi practice session and outdoor tai chi practices. Given rising Ontario case number, in person classes will remain suspended in Ontario for now.

Getting our daily movement in with physically distanced, outdoor Tai Chi practice. The CTCA London is also offering online practices for members.

Online chanting practice with @ctcalondon. #chanting #taoism #taichi #kwanyin #threeteachings

Practicing on the patio! We have been hosting live Tai Chi practice sessions on Zoom for CTCA-London members and others from the South Western Ontario locations. Canada wide online instructor training sessions started last week. We are trying to stay connected to our members and to support our instructors during these difficult times. Unfortunately it may be some time before we can return to in person classes. When that happens, we will share information about when we will return to classes and how classes will be structured and implemented.

As of March 14, 2020, all classes, workshops and events held by the Canadian Tai Chi Academy (CTCA) have been cancelled for a two month period across Canada. Please see the attached announcement from the CTCA Board of Directors, an excerpt from a letter to location representatives and members. "In light of the growing concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, the CTCA Board of Directors has made the decision to cancel all CTCA classes effective immediately (March 14) for the ne...xt 2 months. Cancellations include workshops and intensives scheduled during this time frame. The board’s decision is made with reference to Health Canada's guidance on a risk-informed decision-making for social distancing during the COVID-19 global outbreak. The CTCA is a community based organization with a primary concern for the well being of our members, their families and communities, and we strongly feel that this course of action is the responsible decision to make at this time. We anticipate that regular scheduled classes can resume by May 15, 2020, but we will be monitoring the COVID- 19 situation carefully and will update you on any further developments." Best Regards The CTCA Board of Directors If you live in London or the surrounding area, please message us if you have any questions.

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Staff were treated to a wellness fair today. Thank you to the vendors who attended to share information on wellness and fitness - both physical and financial! ... Our gratitude for the donations of prizes that made the day that much more special. Chef Dave, Menear Worrad & Associates, Carolyn Szturm, RBC, Middlesex-London Health Unit, SunLife, Forest City Sport & Social Club, Gateway Casinos London, Hasbeans Coffee Company, Raw Footage Photography, James Patrick Auto Repair, OPSEU, Trios College, Rogers Canadian Tai Chi Academy-London Branch, The Water Store, D'Arcy Lane Institute of Massage Therapy, NFP

Beginner Tai Chi classes are starting in January and February 2020. Check out the national webpage for times and locations. Canadiantaichiacademy.org.

We are holding an all day workshop today. Practicing the kicks!

Tai Chi classes and events for 2020.

Some of the academy members gathered for a little sword play in London this weekend. There were 20+ with most learning for the first time.

Practicing Lok Kup Ba Fa in Tillsonburg yesterday.

Play Tai Chi morning with CTCA-London. Doug, one of the continuing instructors, lead the group in practicing Fair Lady Works at Shuttles.

One of recent training sessions focused on anatomy and physiology. Our registration volunteer was cold and is modelling one of the new scarves while @cat_poetstories discusses the lymphatic system. #taichi #taichichuan #anatomyandphysiology #canadiantaichiacademy #canadiantaichi #training @ London, Ontario

Today was the first Saturday in four Saturday sessions to learn Lui He Ba Fa, organized by the CTCA Tillsonburg. The instructor, Andrew from CTCA London, was very impressed to find InstantPot congee at lunch. A few of the members from other locations assisted with making congee at a recent regional workshop in London and have clearly put the knowledge to use. What a fabulous lunch! Great job Tillsonberg.

The Simcoe location of the Canadian Tai Chi Academy(CTCA), recently celebrated their first anniversary. Congratulations!

Fall Tai Chi News

One of the Sarnia members in his new hat and scarf set.

The new fall T-shirts and accessories have arrived @ctcalondon. Here are two members in magnolia shirts, designed by one of our members. It’s not enough to do Tai Chi, you have to look good doing it! #taichi #taichichuan #yangtaichi #yangstyletaichi #yangtaichichuan #xingyi #meditation #taichiforhealth #luihebafa #martialarts #martialart #newtshirt

Congratulations to our new location in Winnipeg.Welcome to the Academy

From the North Bay group.

Learn about the Taoist perspective on health and longevity in the study of the Neijing Tu (Picture of the Internals). London Branch workshop on Saturday October 5th.

Did you know that women’s tai chi practice is different than men’s? There are structural and physiological differences between men and women. In addition there are distinct phases in a woman’s life such as pregnancy and menopause that need to be addressed. We will be hosting an event on this topic in September so watch for more details. #taichi#taichichuan#yangtaichi#yangstyletaichi#yangtaichichuan#xingyi#meditation#taichiforhealth#luihebafa#martialarts#martialart#womenandtaichi

#taichi#taichichuan#yangtaichi#yangstyletaichi#yangtaichichuan#xingyi#meditation#taichiforhealth#luihebafa#martialarts#martialart#intrototaichi#taichiclasses

Weekend workshop on Lui He Ba Fa with@ctcalondon. Here is a photo of five members, affectionately called the fabulous five, who learned the first half of the set for the first time. Congratulations! In the back are our two guest instructors for the weekend workshop. #taichi#taichichuan#yangtaichi#yangstyletaichi#yangtaichichuan#xingyi#meditation#taichiforhealth#luihebafa#martialarts#martialart

Today we held a workshop for the southwestern Ontario branches of the CTCA about tai chi and aging. We started with a group discussion of the aging process. Following that we looked at some of the principles of our tai chi and worked on applying the principles. Some of the members are practicing the spiral turn in white stork spreads wings. #taichi#taichichuan#yangtaichi#yangstyletaichi#yangtaichichuan#xingyi#meditation#taichiforhealth#luihebafa#martialarts#martialart#aging#agingandtaichi

The Sarnia Branch of the Canadian Tai Chi Academy (CTCA) just celebrated their first year anniversary. They have worked hard over the past year to bring Mr. Moy's tai chi to their community. Congratulations!

Another 90th Birthday! This time for Charles. There's something to be said for practising Tai Chi!