In Victoria, BC, Oak Bay & Esquimalt
Experience the Art of Letting Go
You’re being invited into a journey of self-cultivation and healing. Held in the harmony breath, movement, yin and yang, we release the burden of stress and tension held in the body, which opens the gates to greater balance, alignment and flow.
Tai Chi (aka. Taijiquan) and Qigong can help you:
- Improve strength, balance and flexibility
- Increase energy
- Heal pain or injuries
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Practice mindfulness
- Embrace inner peace
Start now with a Trial Package and try your first 3 classes for only $35.
Registered Kinesiologist
Tai Chi Instructor
Medical Qigong Practitioner
20+ years experience
NEW! Weekend Immersion – Sept 25-27
Breath, Energy & The Internal Arts
For internal arts and meditation practitioners ready to go deeper, release blocks, simply the mystical and gain practical guidance.
w/ Master Sam Masich and Gabriel Shaw
Join a class this week in Victoria, BC
Learn moving meditation, flow martial arts and breathwork with expert guidance and a supportive community of practitioners.
These classes are different:
- Traditional Yang family tai chi
- Healing medical qigong
- Expert instruction with a registered kinesiologist
- Grounded in clinical nervous system and movement science
- Low-impact martial arts
- Non-dual spiritual community
- All classes are suitable for beginners
Classes and Schedule
Tuesdays, 7:00pm – Push Hands & Partnerwork
Esquimalt-Gorge Pavilion (starting September, 2026)
Wednesdays, 9:00am – Tai Chi Fusion
Oak Bay Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Thursdays, 5:30pm – Continuing class
Esquimalt-Gorge Pavilion
*All classes are included for members.
Register for Tuesdays or Thursdays series via Esquimalt Recreation.
Register for Wednesday series via Oak Bay Recreation.
“Coach Gabriel Shaw is a masterful guide. I’m a beginner and he gently and expertly leads us through breathing movements that are easy to follow. The grounding experience helps me relax as I feel a deep sense of control over the flow of energy and the release from tension and stress. With every session, I build confidence. Highly recommended coach.”
– Ginette T.
Tai Chi Basics for Mind-Body Wellness
online course
Four weeks of guided classes and tons of bonus materials to improve your physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Master the basic moves, exercises, stances, meditations, and Qigong. Practice at your own pace with detailed online lessons and reference materials.
Yang Family Tai Chi 24-Form Follow-Along
Follow along from home with the video above to practice the 24-movement sequence at home. The video below includes front and rear views, posture labels and audio cues.
“Gabriel is hard-working and always looking for more information to bring is understanding of Tai Chi and similar arts deeper. The mark of a good teacher, he genuinely cares, which makes what he teaches that much more effective. Anyone who learns Tai Chi from Gabriel is a fortunate person indeed!”
— Michael Paler, Lineage Holder, Imperial Yang family Tai Chi
“Gabriel is an awesome instructor who is able to gear a class to all levels. I don’t think I’ve ever found a class that causes my muscles to relax so immediately. I also really appreciate his insights for helping us develop more awareness of ourselves, both mentally and physically. Highly recommended instructor for anyone who is looking to reduce pain, feel better or build resiliency.”
— Jenna Peters, Physiotherapist
FAQs
What should I wear?
Wear clothes that allow you to move freely. Loose, comfortable clothing is best. When we are in the park, it’s good to have layers, too.
Do I practice in shoes or barefoot?
Either one is fine. Many people enjoy the warmth and cushion of a shoe. However, it is best to use light, flexible shoes with minimal support. This will allow your foot to flex and move naturally. Specs to look for in a good shoe include: flexibility, zero-drop sole, expanded toe box. Examples might include moccasins, barefoot shoes, slip-on sneakers.
Do you meet indoors or outdoors?
In general, practice inside from October-April and out in the park from May-September. During the winter, we are outdoors once per month on the second Tuesday of each month.