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Class Descriptions 


Fountain of Youth Qi offers the following programs:

Generally, each training or practice session of Eight Silk Brocade includes the following components:
   1.     A gentle warm-up along with breathing guidelines to wake the body
   2.     A short standing meditation to quieten the mind
   3.     A guided sequencing of the poses comprising Eight Silk Brocade
   4.     A moderate cool-down to savour the energy flowing through the body
   5.     A short contemplation of the peace and harmony within
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Instruction and Practice:

o   Prerequisites: None
o   A once-a-week, 60-minute session where the basic eight poses of Eight Silk Brocade are practiced with guided instruction and
     feedback

o   The purpose of these sessions is to strengthen the body, increase flexibility and improve balance
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Lunch-and-Learn-and-Stretch:

o   Prerequisites: None
o   A special program designed to address the stress caused by ‘desk-bound work’
o   A 30-minute session where the basic eight poses of Eight Silk Brocade are practiced with simple-to-follow instruction.
o   The sessions are designed for all ages and fitness levels
o   There is no restriction on what to wear, however, loose comfortable clothing and flat-heel shoes (or bare feet) are recommended.
o   The purpose of the practice is to re-vitalize the body by stretching and by improving blood/Qi circulation
o   The sessions are conducted at employers’ facilities
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Beginner Course - Posture:

o   Prerequisites: None
o   A 16-week guided program (a 90-minute session per week) that teaches the body movements associated with the poses
     comprising Eight Silk Brocade.

o   Each pose is emphasised for two weeks
o   The purpose of the course is to learn the body movements for each of the eight poses 


Intermediate Course - Breath:
o   Prerequisites: completion of the Eight Silk Brocade - Beginner course
o   A 16-week guided program (a 90-minute session per week) that teaches the body movements and breathing techniques
     associated with the poses comprising Eight Silk Brocade.

o   Each pose is emphasised for two weeks
o   The purpose of the course is to master the body movements with the appropriate breathing technique for each of the eight poses  


Advanced Course – Mind and Consciousness:
o   Prerequisites: completion of the Eight Silk Brocade – Beginner and Intermediate courses
o   A 16-week guided program (a 90-minute session per week) that teaches the integration of body movements and breathing
     techniques associated with the poses comprising Eight Silk Brocade with the mind to achieve a level of fluidity and total relaxation
     of body, mind and spirit .

o   Each integrated pose is emphasised for two weeks
o   The purpose of the course is to strive for total harmony between the body, mind and spirit. 



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Sunday 3 -5 PM
Wednesday 12:15 - 1:55
      Dance Art Studio

      Unit 22, 10 East Wilmot St 
      Richmond Hill,
​      ON 
  L4B 1G9

Tuesday 11 AM  – 12:30 PM

       145 Royal Crest Ct Unit 28 
      Markham,
      ON L3R 9Z4

What Our Clients Are Saying

"Learn Tai Chi from an incredible instructor, Sharon Liu, who really allows me to concentrate on myself. By the end of each class, I feel rejuvenated”.
 
"I lost 16 lbs. without changing my eating habits”. Eight Silk Brocade is changing Jimmy's life.

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