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International Workshop 2019 in Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland
In the first week of September, the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Ireland hosted a 5 day International Workshop on the banks of the River Moy in Ballina. There were133 participants from 9 countries, some who have been practicing Taoist Tai Chi for over 30 years and some for 7 weeks. Everyone benefitted from the […]
Ireland celebrates the Grand Opening of our new International Centre in Dunedin
An autumn day, November 3rd and … the 6th Taichiathon in Ireland. This time the Taichiathon went on tour and was hosted by our Carrick-on-Shannon branch. Participants from all over Ireland — some who have been practising Taoist Tai Chi® for years, some who have not even finished a beginner class — came along to enjoy […]
Ireland’s First Beginner Weekend
In June of this year, during our International Workshop in Ballina, a seed was sown as a result of a conversation with our Norwegian colleagues. The conversation was about Beginner Weekends. Inspired by Norway’s success we began to plan! A few months later after many helpful emails from the Society in Norway we held our […]
Weight Shifting in Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland
108 moves … and all made up of don-yus and tor-yus! “Isn’t that simple?”, is the question. “Yes, but not easy!” Instructions and advice follows…. “Smile! Not so serious, Relax” “Do you see the don-yu and tor-yu in each movement of the set? It makes it stronger and better.” “Call it out. Call out clearly, […]
Fifth Taichiathon Held in Ireland
Congratulations to all 69 participants of the 5th annual Taichiathon in our national centre in Ballina, County, Mayo, Ireland. Practicing tai chi sets from 8am – 8pm, eating home-cooked food, drinking pu-erh tea and chatting, strengthens our bodies as well as the friendships we make while participating in this wonderful art of health with friends […]
November in Ireland is Taichiathon Time
This is our 4th annual Taichiathon, taking place in our national centre in Ballina. Members from all Irish branches — some practising Taoist Tai Chi® arts for years, some who have not even finished a beginner class — came along to enjoy this event together. Everyone gave a donation to help Dunedin. We started at […]
Taoist Tai Chi Society of Ireland Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary
In Ballina, Co Mayo on the west coast of Ireland, the Friday of the International Workshop is the time for celebration, to mark the 20th anniversary of Taoist Tai Chi in Ireland. The workshop programme, for 145 members from 9 different countries, combines working all together and in small groups, and runs until mid-afternoon. We […]
International Workshop in Ballina, Ireland
How does an International Workshop of Taoist Tai Chi® arts in Ireland start? Weatherwise, with sunshine! And the same sunny and joyful atmosphere was felt by all participants when we started under Tony Kwong’s guidance with our foundation exercises. And how does an International Workshop in Ireland continue, in this our 20th anniversary year? […]
Ireland’s 3rd Tai-chi-athon in Ballina
For Ireland’s 3rd Tai-chi-athon in Ballina 71 participants gathered together throughout Saturday 29th November in a constant cycle of sets. Working together in harmony we benefitted ourselves whilst raising funds for our International centre in Florida.
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