Tai Chi with Chantal

I have been practicing Tai Chi for over thirty years. I can tell you that from my experience, Chantal is an extremely authentic instructor. She is dedicated to teaching her students with patience and persistence. With the myriad of options in the marketplace, you can't go wrong with Chantal's passionate enthusiasm.

Chantal is a wonderful teacher, and has completely changed my understanding of Tai Chi. She explains how it's a branch of Kung Fu, both a spiritual practice and a self-defense skill. I learn so much in class!And Chantal always makes it fun, and invites everyone to participate as their body is able. She's great at offering adjustments, from sitting on a chair to standing against a wall, if you're healing from an injury or not as mobile as you'd like. It allows you to build up strength and balance in a gentle, engaging way.I always thought Tai Chi was too slow and boring, but now I see how the slower we move, the harder it is, the more intentional, and the deeper connection I create to my body, my breath, and my energy.

I started taking Tai Chi lessons with Chantal over a year ago on zoom and then later we were able to do the classes in the park which was wonderful. Chantal is a wonderful and generous teacher. She is a very knowledgeable and is patient with her students regardless of your level. I always feels the benefits after each session, I leave more relaxed and with a smile on my face. I am learning to be patient with myself and allow the process and my body to do its thing…thank you Chantal!

I've been taking Yoga and Tai Chi classes from Chantal for almost a year and have noticed remarkable changes in my posture and core strength! The classes are very welcoming and while demanding, they are also adjustable to your abilities and limitations : )

Chantal deeply knows Tai Chi and Qi Gong and probably more! (She often teaches us Kung Fu moves while describing Tai Chi forms!)Chantal explains everything clearly, in a gentle way. She always reminds us to just do what you can do, so it is accessible to students at different levels.She is inspiring and encouraging as a teacher - she makes me want to do it! (But she's so graceful I will never be as good as her!)

Very impressive with my Tai chi and yoga teacher- Chantal Barrette. She is very devoted to her students and cares very much. Been very consistent with my practice for the last 3 and half years either zoom or in person; Chantal is very patient and dedicated. I feel like a million bucks! Thank you and you deserve A++++. I also made a true friend. I am very grateful !

I love my classes with Chantal. I tried many things, all types of yoga, but with her I finally found what I needed, Meditation in movement: Tai Chi & Chi kung. I feel so fresh & calm when I do it. She is easy to follow, easy going, no stress. She is passionate, knows her stuff, has an answer for every questions. I highly recommend her. If everyone followed her class, we would have a much better world, a calmer one! Thank you Chantal!

Chantal and her way to teach Tai chi has brought me so much calm to my daily routine. I have so much more stability and less anxiety. I love her classes!!

I reached out to Chantal for a set of self-defense workshops for myself and my 2 daughters (ages 16 and 19 years old).She was a very knowledgeable and encouraging teacher. Her passion for what she is teaching shines through, and she offered patient and clear instruction.We particularly liked that she related the techniques to practical real-life application in teen/young adult social situations (parties, work, at a bar, public transit). In addition, she talked about more than the physical moves; she explained the importance of the way we carry ourselves in these situations, our skills of observation, and most importantly, our gut feel".After our sessions

I went to my first tai chi lesson. The hour flew by! I love Chantal’s approach and the slow movements were so great. If I lived in Montreal I would definitely be back!