Dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and November 5, 12, & 19

Tai Chi with Patrick (Level 1)

Discover the power of Tai Chi—find balance, resilience, and inner peace whilst living with a chronic health condition in a fast-paced world. Join Patrick Han in an exercise series far beyond simple movement and master both mind and body through traditional martial arts practice. Patrick has over 25 years of experience in Tai Chi, Bagua Zhang, and Xingyi Quan, and has a personal connection to Parkinson’s disease through his father. The class aims to teach the skill of integrating the principles of Tai Chi’s graceful balance into your everyday routine.

Instructor bio:
Patrick Han is the founder of Serene Internal Arts, dedicated to helping individuals find balance, resilience, and peace through Tai Chi and coaching. With over 25 years of experience in Tai Chi, Bagua Zhang, and Xingyi, in addition to having a personal connection to PD through his father, Patrick blends Eastern internal arts with Western coaching methods to guide people on their journey to well-being and inner strength.

Please note: Participation in the exercise programs listed below will be done at your own risk within your home. Please ensure you have the space needed to follow the exercises and that there are no obstacles or barriers in your way. The classes are meant for general information and usage only. They are not intended for and should not replace individualized medical advice and/or individualized assessments given to you by a healthcare professional. Please seek assessments/advice from an appropriate healthcare professional as needed. Parkinson Society BC (PSBC), and the instructors of the programs below, will not be held liable for accidents or incidents that may occur in your home. By participating in the exercise programs listed below, you are recognizing that risk of illness and/or injury may be inherent in any movement or exercise class and are participating with the express agreement of, and understanding that the program instructors, and Parkinson Society BC and its directors, officers, employees, partners, and agents are hereby released from any and all claims, costs, liabilities, expenses, or judgements associated with these exercise for Parkinson’s programs.

If you have any questions about our exercise programs, including the implementation of our intensity levels, please contact us at info@parkinson.bc.ca.

Parkinson Society BC’s exercise programs are promoted with an assigned level of difficulty. Below you will find a description of each level.

Parkinson Society BC appreciates all gifts, as they allow us to continue to offer programs people with Parkinson’s disease and their carepartners rely on. If you wish, you can make a donation by entering an amount in the Additional Donation field.