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Tuesday 5:30am - 9pm Wednesday 6:30am - 9:30pm Friday 5am - 9pm Saturday 2am - 5:30pm Sunday 5am - 8:30pm

The Abundant Peace Aikido & Tai Chi School, 42 Riel Drive, Saint Albert, AB (2026)

09/29/2026

Tai Chi - The Gentle Practice that Strengthens Your Bones for Life!

As we move through the seasons of life, our bones quietly carry us - step by step - day by day.

Yet bone strength and density don’t just depend on age or genetics. They respond beautifully to how we move, how we breathe, and how we carry ourselves.

This is where Tai Chi becomes a gift.

Tai Chi’s slow, mindful movements create a unique kind of strength: gentle enough for any body, yet powerful enough to stimulate bone growth, improve density, and support long-term skeletal health.

Every shift of weight, every rooted stance, every soft spiral through the spine sends a message to your bones: grow, strengthen, and renew.

Here’s what consistent Tai Chi practice can offer you:

• Improved bone density through weight-bearing, low-impact movement

• Stronger legs, hips, and spine for better stability

• Reduced risk of fractures and falls

• Better posture and alignment that protects joints and bones

• A calmer nervous system that supports whole-body healing

Tai Chi is one of the rare practices that strengthens the body without strain.

Instead of pounding or compressing the joints, it teaches the bones to become resilient through balance, softness, and mindful weight transfer.

And the benefits ripple outward. As your bones strengthen, your confidence grows. Your balance improves. Your movements become smoother and more grounded. You begin to feel supported from the inside out.

If you’ve been looking for a practice that nurtures your body while protecting your future health, Tai Chi is a powerful place to begin.

Your bones carry you through life.

Let’s help them stay strong!

Call or email today to receive a 2-week Guest Pass and give yourself the opportunity to try out our classes.

This is a 4-month Beginner Course teaching the Traditional Yang-Style of Tai Chi, the most popular style of Tai Chi in the world today.

Starting September 19th, with 3 classes available per week.

Saturday 4:15 - 5:30pm
Sunday 5:15 - 6:15pm
Tuesday 8:15 - 9:15pm

All three classes are open to you. You can go to any and all of them during your 2-week Guest Pass, and if you choose to continue with the full course.

Find out why Tai Chi is world-renowned as a health-enhancer and energy-booster by claiming your 2-week Guest Pass today!

Call 780-908-1115
or email: [email protected]

Or simply come to your first class to start your Guest Pass anytime from September 19th onward.

Give yourself the opportunity to experience less stress, greater health, fitness and well-being through this ancient mind/body art.

Yours in Health & Harmony,

Brad

Experience Greater Health & Harmony in Your World!

09/28/2026

The Way of Harmony ...

Our Fall Special offers you 2 weeks of classes to try this unique and dynamic Internal Art.

Aikido is a mind/body art offering both self-defense and health enhancement for all ages.

Its practice will develop focus, coordination and non-violent approaches to self-defense.

And allows you to discover your natural grace, power and balance.

As an internal martial art, Aikido offers an alternative to clashing and fighting by developing one‛s strength of mind and harmonious movement.

It develops harmonious yet powerful movement and a clear, strong mind.

By practicing Aikido you will:

increase your fitness level

decrease stress & negativity

develop a strong & positive state of mind

be more alert & vibrant

become more effective in your interactions with others

find your mental and physical centre, allowing you to remain calm in all situations.

learn effective self-defense

enjoy an art form that stimulates both physical & mental cultivation

What some of our students have said:

The Aikido training our son has received has been a great benefit in the development of his fitness level, focus & self-discipline. Our son loves Aikido and is already talking about this being a life-long pursuit.
-Joe & Rita

Abundant Peace Aikido has given our son self-confidence & focus in his everyday life. He has often commented on how he appreciates the environment of respect and consideration. In 4 short months, the change is noticeable.
-Cristina & Bart

I like Aikido ... it's fun and you can progress at your own pace. The benefits of Aikido are: it helps clear my mind and focus. It helps relax me and keeps me fit. Aikido training helps me a lot in real-life situations.
-Connor, age 11

Aikido has given me so much insight, strength, confidence, and pure enjoyment ... thanks entirely to my Aikido training I find myself feeling very calm, focused and open ...
-Maren
..these lessons have offered me a lot more than just plain exercise ... it helps one realize the harmony of movement, feel and control the flow of energy, and harmonize the inner workings of self with one's outward activity.
-Victor

I am learning to transcend simple strength and technique, discovering instead, true power and freedom ... and my experience at Abundant Peace has proven to be a life-altering experience.
-Stuart

Call or email today and mention the Fall Special to receive a 2-week trial and give yourself the opportunity to experience what Aikido has to offer you!

Call 780-908-1115
https://www.abundantpeace.com/

Yours in Health & Harmony,
Brad

Experience the Natural Power of Your Mind and Body Unified
in Action!

09/24/2026

Our Kid’s Speak about our Program

An interview with Tamara:

Q: How old are you?
A: 13

Q: How long have you been practicing Aikido?
A: 7 years

Q: What Kyu(rank) are you?
A: Jr. 4th Kyu

Q: Why Aikido and not another Martial Art?
A: Because my Mom introduced me to it.

Q: What do you like most about Aikido?
A: Learning new techniques.

Q: What are you good at?
A: Kicks and punches.

Q: What is your biggest challenge?
A: Falls and rolls.

Q: What words of wisdom do you want to share with your fellow students and/or new comers?
A: Don’t give up because you get bored of repetition of basics.

Q: What do you want to do when you grow up? School? Job?
A: I want to go to University but I am still not sure what.

Q: Have you ever used Aikido outside of the Dojo?
A: My awareness is more open, and when I go down the hall and people are rushing, I quickly avoid them, or when I slip, I don’t hurt myself.

Q: Have your Parents or friends or teacher noticed anything different of you since you started practicing Aikido?
A: They’ve noticed I’m stronger and more agile.

Q: What's the most helpful move or what do you think you'll use the most out of what you've learnt in Aikido?
A: The idea of keeping my space, moving around people in a crowded area.

An interview with Airk:

Q: How old are you?
A: 11

Q: How long have you been practicing Aikido?
A: 5 years

Q: What Kyu are you?
A: 8th Kyu

Q: Why Aikido and not another Martial Art?
A: Because my Dad got me into it.

Q: What do you like most about Aikido?
A: Everything :-) (i.e. I can protect myself, helps me with my awareness, etc.)

Q: What are you good at?
A: Rolling and teaching others.

Q: What is your biggest challenge?
A: Dealing with kids that won't listen.

Q: What words of wisdom do you want to share with your fellow students and/or newcomers?
A: 'Be where you are' (from Goldberg sensei via my dad).

Q: What do you want to do when you grow up? School? Job?
A: Architect or Engineer.

Q: Have you ever used Aikido outside of the Dojo?
A: Yes, at summer camp last year. A Bully kept trying to push me and I kept getting off the line and keeping my hands up. This made him run into the vending machine several times until he gave up. A few other times at school as well.

Q: Have your Parents or friends or teacher noticed anything different about you since you started practicing Aikido?
A: More aware.

Q: What's the most helpful move or what do you think you'll use the most out of what you've learnt in Aikido?
A: Physically, getting off the line. Mentally, being aware of others and my surroundings.

What are your interests and concerns for you and/or your child?

Do you want a self-defense system not requiring superior strength, size and speed?

Do you like the idea of studying a traditional martial art, yet without the emphasis on aggression or destruction?

Do you want to stimulate and develop your mind as well as your body?

Are you looking for a fun and also practical way to get into shape and stay fit?

Do you need to de-stress and find effective strategies for managing a hectic lifestyle?

Our Fall Special gives you the opportunity to experience first-hand what Aikido has to offer your child, without charge or obligation.

But this Special is coming to a close soon, so come in and see why everyone is talking so highly and enthusiastically about what Aikido has done for them.

And give yourself the chance to experience the same!

Experience greater energy, fitness and the confidence that Mind/Body integration provides.

To enjoy 2-weeks of unlimited classes call or email:

780-908-1115
[email protected]
www.abundantpeace.com

Yours in Health & Harmony,
Brad

Discover the Natural Power and Grace of Your Mind & Body Unified in Action

09/23/2026

Tai Chi and World Mindfulness Day ....

World Mindfulness Day, celebrated annually on September 12th, is a global event to raise awareness of the benefits of mindfulness practices, such as meditation and being present.

The day encourages people to pause, focus on the present moment without judgment, and cultivate a sense of calm and inner peace amidst the distractions of daily life.

Being a mind/body art, Tai Chi is perfect for developing the skill and art of mindfulness and as a way to take a break from our many concerns and busy lifestyle.

Mindfulness is not just nice to have ..... it is critical.

For example, when do accidents happen?

When we are not paying attention to where we are and what we are doing in the moment. These mishaps can range from the inconvenient, to the life-changing to even life-ending.

You can greatly reduce the occurrence of accidents in your life, from the irritating to the traumatic, by cultivating greater mindfulness and presence.

Tai Chi directly cultivates and develops these life-enhancing and life-saving qualities.

You can naturally promote increased awareness and mindfulness through an enjoyable daily practice of Tai Chi.

Is now the time to actively change your health for the better and proactively prevent its decline?

Call or email today to receive a 2-week Guest Pass and give yourself the opportunity to try out our next class.

This is a 4-month Beginner Course teaching the Traditional Yang-Style of Tai Chi, the most popular style of Tai Chi in the world today.

Starting September 20th, with 3 classes available per week.

Saturday 4:15 - 5:30pm
Sunday 5:15 - 6:15pm
Tuesday 8:15 - 9:15pm

All three classes are open to you. You can go to any and all of them during your 2-week Guest Pass, and if you choose to continue with the full course.

Find out why Tai Chi is world-renowned as a health-enhancer and energy-booster by claiming your 2-week Guest Pass today!

Call 780-908-1115
or email: [email protected]

Or simply come to your first class to start your Guest Pass anytime from September20th onward.

Give yourself the opportunity to experience less stress, greater health, fitness and well-being through this ancient mind/body art.

Yours in Health & Harmony,

Brad

Experience Greater Health & Harmony in Your World!

09/22/2026

Aikido Fall Special Starting

Get Fit

Increase Energy

Release Stress

Develop your mind and body

With Aikido practice you can:

learn to transform your stress into peace & tranquility.

experience greater relaxation.

optimize your energy.

take charge of your health.

Would you like:

more energy

to be more fit

greater stamina

less stress

greater mental focus and strength

Aikido is known to help in all these areas.

Now is the time to actively change your mental and physical health for the better and proactively prevent its decline?

Call today to receive a 2-week Guest Pass and give yourself the opportunity to experience what we have to offer, at no cost or obligation.

To Experience Greater Health & Harmony in Your World:

Call 780-908-1115

or

email: [email protected]

Give yourself the opportunity to experience the greater health, fitness and well-being this dynamic mind/body art can provide!

Classes available 4 days per week.

https://www.abundantpeace.com/

All 4 classes available to everyone.

Call or email to access you 2-week Guest Pass.

Yours in Health & Harmony,

Brad

Experience the Natural Power of Your Mind and Body Unified
in Action!

09/19/2026

Join Us this Weekend for Greater Health and Energy ...

Now is the time to start on your path to greater health and energy.

Don`t miss your chance to experience the life enhancing and health bolstering effects of Tai Chi directly.

What were your original reasons for looking into Tai Chi?

Was it to reduce mental and physical stress? Increase your energy levels? Manage, control and even heal plaguing health issues and chronic conditions?

Or was it simply to enjoy a non-impact, non-frantic approach to general fitness and health, that you can conveniently practice anywhere and at any time?

Maybe all of the above apply to you.

If any or all of these issues are important to you, now is the time to address them. Through our special guest pass offer you can still take advantage of this health changing opportunity. You can access your Guest Pass for a full 2 weeks of Tai Chi classes.

Every day, we face environmental forces and lifestyle factors that erode away at the very foundation of our health.

Don’t put off addressing the most important aspect in your life, the preservation and development of your precious health levels.

You are invited to start your journey to greater health, energy and vitality by coming in and starting your special guest pass!

What are your health concerns?

Is it low energy or high stress?

Chronic conditions or past injuries?

Hectic life-style or weight issues?

By learning Tai Chi you are gaining a tool to moderate and alleviate any health issues or life challenges you may currently have.

Our special offer gives you the opportunity to finally take charge of your health through this world renowned mind-body art by experiencing Tai Chi first hand.

So come in and see for yourself what all the buzz is about and why everyone from health-care professionals to researchers to your next-door neighbour are touting the life-changing benefits of Tai Chi.

We have three classes a week available to you:

Saturday 4:15 - 5:30pm
Sunday 5:15 - 6:15pm
Tuesday 8:15 - 9:15pm

Whether you are interested in fitness, stress reduction, relief from chronic conditions, mind/body cultivation, or all of these, we wanted to make it easy for you to experience these benefits and more from Tai Chi.

Take charge of your health, by taking action today.

780-908-1115
[email protected]

Come in and begin your journey to greater health, energy and vitality!

Yours in Health & Harmony,

Brad

09/19/2026

Tai Chi for Boosting the Immune System ....

Tai Chi for T-Cells

According to modern medical researchers, Tai Chi is supposed to be good for.....well, almost everything!

From achy joints to vertigo, and from Heart disease to Fibromyalgia, Tai Chi is doctor recommended to help with more ailments than Aspirin!

For a lot of us, what we most need is to boost immunity.

You can boost your T-cells, activate your lymphatic system, and de-stress all at the same time, with Tai Chi.

You can use Tai Chi to transform your body into a virus-killing machine, and take your health to the next level.

You can actively take charge of your health and live a healthier and more energetic Life!

Tai Chi is known to help with all of this.

Is now the time to actively change your health for the better and proactively prevent its decline?

Call or email today to receive a 2-week Guest Pass and give yourself the opportunity to try out our next class.

This is a 4-month Beginner Course teaching the Traditional Yang-Style of Tai Chi, the most popular style of Tai Chi in the world today.

Starting September 20th, with 3 classes available per week.

Saturday 4:15 - 5:30pm
Sunday 5:15 - 6:15pm
Tuesday 8:15 - 9:15pm

All three classes are open to you. You can go to any and all of them during your 2-week Guest Pass, and if you choose to continue with the full course.

Find out why Tai Chi is world-renowned as a health-enhancer and energy-booster by claiming your 2-week Guest Pass today!

Call 780-908-1115
or email: [email protected]

Or simply come to your first class to start your Guest Pass anytime from September20th onward.

Give yourself the opportunity to experience less stress, greater health, fitness and well-being through this ancient mind/body art.

Yours in Health & Harmony,

Brad

Experience Greater Health & Harmony in Your World!

09/16/2026

Kids Aikido: a non-violent approach to martial arts ....

How is Aikido different from other martial arts? What does it offer kids?

Aikido is a non-violent, non-competitive Japanese martial art. Its principles are based on non-resistance and harmonious movement.

Aikido is an ideal art for young people because its philosophy is non-confrontational and the techniques are designed to be effective without being destructive.

Often translated as, "The Way of Harmony", Aikido offers kids more options, physically and mentally, when dealing with conflict than simply retaliating with kicks and strikes.

What Kids Learn:

The children's program emphasizes safety, cooperation and simple, fun Aikido. Initially, instruction is centred around exercises and drills that enhance basic physical skills and mind-body coordination.

One of the first life-skills the children learn is how to fall without hurting themselves and the principles of integrated, balanced movements.

Kids learn about posture, centered-movements, attentiveness and courtesy. They also experience how to respect and protect their own space and use their power in healthy ways.

What to Expect from Aikido Training:

Many of our students' parents have commented on the positive changes Aikido has made in their child's life.

Aikido helps at school. In class, kids are constantly challenged to remain alert and aware of themselves, others and their surroundings.

Actively receiving and harmoniously responding to their constantly changing environment stimulates their attention span and mental clarity. As a result, kids develop calm, clear minds, so their ability to absorb knowledge and stay focused naturally improves.

Aikido helps kids on the school ground. Confidence, as well as a strong sense of one's body and personal space can often prevent problems before they occur.

Learning that there are alternatives, mentally, verbally and physically, to fighting empowers the child instead of locking them into reactionary behavior.

Even in a physical encounter, the children learn there is a difference between fighting and defending one's self. This awareness and understanding leads to real, personal growth. Both the children involved and our society benefit.

Aikido helps in sports. Mind-body coordination and kinesthetic awareness translates to heightened performance in any physical activity the child may participate in.

Also, a greater level of safety and resilience is added, owing to a deeper understanding of balance, spatial awareness and falling skills.

Aikido helps kids in the "real world"! Its practice provides tools and options for resolving life's daily conflicts.

Determination blended with flexibility affords one with formidable resources to meet life's challenges and attain personal goals.

In Aikido, just as much emphasis is placed on developing the mind and awareness, as developing the body.

Your child can enjoy 2-weeks of unlimited classes and you can give your child the opportunity to experience greater health, fitness and well-being through this dynamic Internal Martial Art.

Call or email and mention the Fall Special to receive your 2-week special Guest Pass.

780-908-1115
[email protected]

abundantpeace.com/kidsaikido

09/15/2026

Healing vs. Chronic Pain ....

A Prescription for Healing for Chronic Conditions

Chronic pain is a problem for many people today.

Unfortunately, Western medicine hasn’t been able to put much of a dent in this issue.

Temporary pain can be treated with painkillers, but these drugs are harmful to the body if taken for long periods of time.

Western doctors and researchers for some time now have been looking to Eastern healing arts for answers to the problem of chronic pain.

This is because these arts are known to be effective and the side effects are beneficial, which is not something most Western medicines are known for.

Are you looking for additional help and support to relieve any lingering or chronic conditions and discomforts?

Has pain become a constant companion?

Is your sleep disrupted?

Is your mood and general attitude suffering?

Are you tired of 'being tired'?

Tai Chi is known to help in all these areas.

Is now the time to actively change your health for the better and proactively prevent its decline?

Call or email today to receive a 2-week Guest Pass and give yourself the opportunity to try out our next class.

This is a 4-month Beginner Course teaching the Traditional Yang-Style of Tai Chi, the most popular style of Tai Chi in the world today.

Starting September 19th, with 3 classes available per week.

Saturday 4:15 - 5:30pm
Sunday 5:15 - 6:15pm
Tuesday 8:15 - 9:15pm

All three classes are open to you. You can go to any and all of them during your 2-week Guest Pass, and if you choose to continue with the full course.

Find out why Tai Chi is world-renowned as a health-enhancer and energy-booster by claiming your 2-week Guest Pass today!

Call 780-908-1115
or email: [email protected]

Or simply come to your first class to start your Guest Pass anytime from September 19th onward.

Give yourself the opportunity to experience less stress, greater health, fitness and well-being through this ancient mind/body art.

Yours in Health & Harmony,

Brad

Experience Greater Health & Harmony in Your World!

09/14/2026

Protect your bones with Tai Chi

A recent article in Harvard Health touts the many benefits of Tai Chi, including improving balance, preventing falls and building stronger bones:

Tai chi is a form of gentle exercise that experts say can help improve your mood, reduce your stress level, and help keep your heart healthy. It can also benefit your bones.

"There's very strong evidence that tai chi is one of the best weight-bearing exercises to reduce the risk for falls," says Peter Wayne, faculty editor of the Harvard Special Health Report An Introduction to Tai Chi and director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine.

One in every four adults over age 65 will experience a fall, and of those falls, one in five will cause a broken bone or head injury, according to the CDC. "Research has found that people who do tai chi see a 20% to 40% reduction in the risk of falls even after as little as six months," says Wayne.

For example, a 2017 study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that older adults who participated in one to three hour-long tai chi sessions each week for up to 26 weeks lowered their fall risk by 43% and cut in half their likelihood of injuring themselves as a result of a fall.

"I've heard my colleagues describe tai chi as a one-stop shopping, multimodal therapy," says Wayne.

"Tai chi has many different benefits, and it's gentle. It's quite safe. It can also be a confidence-boosting gateway for people who don't exercise to expand into new forms of exercise."

Tai chi appears to be protective against falls because it addresses not just one, but multiple risk factors, says Wayne. Specifically, it works to counter all of the following age-related changes:

Weakening muscles - As people age, they lose strength, which can make them less stable and more likely to fall. The weight-bearing nature of tai chi helps to strengthen leg muscles. It also works on improving flexibility, particularly in the ankles, knees, and hips, where it's needed for good balance.

Sensory deficits - Many factors can lessen sensation in parts of the body, and these become more common with age. They include medical conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, a type of nerve damage that causes weakness, tingling, and numbness, most often in the hands and feet. Numbness in the bottom of the feet (what doctors call a loss of plantar sensation) can make it harder to balance. "There are several studies that show tai chi improves plantar sensation," says Wayne. This renewed sensation can help you tell if you are leaning too far forward or back and to make adjustments so you don't lose your balance.

Slower reaction time - Research shows that people who do tai chi regularly can improve their reaction time. In one experiment, as people walked on a treadmill, they were exposed to a small shift underfoot (while wearing harnesses to prevent falls). People who had done tai chi had better muscle reaction times and were less likely to lose their balance from the simulated slip than people who didn't do tai chi, says Wayne.
This effect is similar to the way trained baseball players will reflexively raise a hand to catch a ball if it's thrown their way. If someone who regularly does tai chi steps on an uneven curb, for example, she may be less likely to panic and fall because she knows reflexively how to shift her body weight to maintain her balance.

Loss of focus - Another benefit of tai chi is that it can help you learn to focus on the sensations in your body. Researchers have found that people sometimes fall because they become distracted, says Wayne. Tai chi seems to help people to mentally focus and more readily shift their attention between tasks. This helps to insulate them from balance-disrupting distractions. "It's teaching you to be aware of multiple things at the same time," says Wayne.

Increased fear - Tai chi can help people overcome a fear of falling—a risk factor for future falls. When you experience a fall, you may become very fearful of it happening again. In an effort to prevent it, you may unconsciously change the way you walk: moving tentatively, holding your breath, tightening your shoulders, and being less aware of your environment. All of this unfortunately makes it more—not less—likely that you will fall again, says Wayne. Tai chi encourages movement that helps you recognize and reduce these "guarding" patterns and improve your ease at moving your body.

Tai Chi is known to help in all these areas.

Is now the time to actively change your health for the better and proactively prevent its decline?

Call or email today to receive a 2-week Guest Pass and give yourself the opportunity to try out our next class.

This is a 4-month Beginner Course teaching the Traditional Yang-Style of Tai Chi, the most popular style of Tai Chi in the world today.

Starting September 19th, with 3 classes available per week.

Saturday 4:15 - 5:30pm
Sunday 5:15 - 6:15pm
Tuesday 8:15 - 9:15pm

All three classes are open to you. You can go to any and all of them during your 2-week Guest Pass, and if you choose to continue with the full course.

Find out why Tai Chi is world-renowned as a health-enhancer and energy-booster by claiming your 2-week Guest Pass today!

Call 780-908-1115
or email: [email protected]

Or simply come to your first class to start your Guest Pass anytime from September 19th onward.

Give yourself the opportunity to experience less stress, greater health, fitness and well-being through this ancient mind/body art.

Yours in Health & Harmony,

Brad

Experience Greater Health & Harmony in Your World!

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