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Doug and Yvonne doing Tai Chi beside the water

Strength and Connection in Motion: Doug Waines and Seated Tai Chi

At Wine Country Tai Chi Society, February’s theme of Strength and Connection in Motion is beautifully embodied by one of our own long-time instructors, Doug Waines. When Doug faced double knee replacement surgeries, he didn’t step away from his Tai Chi practice — he leaned into it. Through Seated Tai Chi, Doug intentionally strengthened his…
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Tai Chi with people in rows in the park on the grass

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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Seated Tai Chi class, three rows of people

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!

Group of Tai Chi'ers on a tarmac beside a jet plane

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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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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Tai Chi'ers in the park

The Physiology of Tai Chi

Exploring Stress Relief & System Harmony with Wine Country Tai Chi Society How can gentle movement and mindful breath transform your health? In this compelling video, by Dr. Roger Jahnke, OMD, the healing power of meditative movement is explored in depth. His research and clinical experience reveal how these ancient practices work with the body’s…
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people in a park doing Tai Chi

Empower your day with Tai Chi

Are you ready to learn more about Tai Chi and the groups that are in your area offering classes? Consider joining this special event. Wine Country Tai Chi Society will be on hand with demonstrations in Tai Chi 108 Moving Meditation, Sabre, Lok Hup and the Seated Form for all. Beginners, health and movement challenges…
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men and women doing Tai Chi on grass

World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day was great fun!

If you missed joining us at Gellatly Nut Farm by the shores of Okanagan Lake, we are so sorry to have missed you. We had such a beautiful day to do Tai Chi together and share in the fun with 80 other countries around the world. We are excited to be back outdoors for the…
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men and women doing Tai Chi on grass

Embracing Wellness through Tai Chi

World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day April 26, 2025 at Gellatly Nut Farm with WCTCS 10:30 am On April 26, 2025, the world will once again come together in a wave of movement and mindfulness for World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day. This annual celebration, held on the last Saturday of April, is…
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