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Learn more than Tai Chi Walking at our Annual Wellness Retreat

Wine Country Tai Chi Society is please to share their annual Wellness Retreat: “Inside your Tai Chi Practice” with Dr Michelle Greenwell, CIH, BioEW, on March 6-8 2026, West Kelowna, BC * All ages and abilities welcome Fees: Friday only $25, Sat/Sun $87, All Three Days $97 Registration: Click here Two Locations:        Friday -West…
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5 Tai Chi Activities to Reduce Stress in the New Year

The New Year often arrives with mixed emotions. While there is hope and possibility, there is also pressure—pressure to reset, improve, and move faster toward goals. In winter, these expectations can feel especially heavy. Shorter days, colder weather, limited outdoor activity, and the quiet after holiday gatherings can lead to isolation, tension, and increased stress.…
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Tai Chi is more than Walking…

Check out our calendar and find the perfect fit for you. 2026 promises to be a year of transformation, and Tai Chi is at the heart of it!

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🌿Could West Kelowna Become Canada’s Next Blue Zone?

The Role of Tai Chi in Cultivating a Long and Vibrant Life** Nestled between shimmering lake waters and rolling vineyard-covered hills, West Kelowna is already known for its natural beauty, outdoor lifestyle, and deep sense of community. But imagine if it became known for something even more remarkable—being a Canadian Blue Zone, a place where…
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Wine Country Tai Chi Society Gives Back

It was a pleasure for the members of our club to be able to support our West Kelowna Food Bank. Our donation this year was $2850. Thank you to our club member Sandra Kendel for passing over the donation.

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Flowing into Stillness: A Weekend with Kevin Werre and the 108 Moving Meditation

On November 8 & 9, the Wine Country Tai Chi Society is honored to host a deep immersion workshop led by Kevin Werre, exploring the full-day practice of the 108 Moving Meditation from the tradition of Master Moy. Over the course of two days, students will have a rare opportunity to slow down, move with…
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Recharging the Mind

Mental Fatigue, Tai Chi and the Lower Dan Tien Warehouse of Energy In our modern world—characterized by long hours at a desk, in traffic, or staring at screens—mental fatigue has become a pervasive drain on our vitality. Far beyond mere tiredness, mental fatigue impairs cognition, reduces creativity, and chips away at our emotional and physical…
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Tai Chi for your Wellness Plan

As we prepare for the upcoming fall schedule, we want to make sure you have your perfect Tai Chi class on the calendar. Take a look at the fall schedule, and keep in mind we still have August to enjoy being at the Gellatly Nut Farm celebrating Tai Chi outdoors. NEW FALL SCHEDULE – SEPTEMBER…
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Celebrating the Power of Tai Chi

Check out the fun we had at the 2025 Multicultural Day Event! And learn more about the power of mind-body practice to transform your health and wellness and those around you. Are you ready to learn more about the power of this incredible moving meditation form? Bill Douglas is interviewed by April Furanna on “Heal”…
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Celebrating Tai Chi in the Okanagan

Did you miss attending the Local Tai Chi Celebrations last week? Check out this post sharing more about the many volunteers who endeavour to share the power of health and wellness through the moving meditation of Tai Chi. This photo is from Gellatly Park where the Wine Country Tai Chi Society gathers through the summer…
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