Tai Chi, as it is practiced in the west today, can perhaps best be thought of as a moving form of yoga and meditation combined. Many of the movements were originally derived from the martial arts and from the natural movements of birds and animals. Tai Chi is performed slowly, softly and gracefully with smooth and even transitions between the movements. The practice of Tai Chi promotes a physically active way to respond to stress.

Beginners will be taught the 24 empty hand forms and 22 lotus fan. Further courses in sword and longer forms are possible. Heather MacDow began her study of Yang Tai Chi in 2000 under the guidance of Sifu K.C. Wong. She also studied White Crane Kung Fu for 6 years with Sifu Lorne Bernard in Montreal. Ms. MacDow also continues to study the Wu and Chen Family Styles of Tai Chi.