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International Programs
Grand Opening of Clubhouse in Warsaw, Poland
We celebrated with a banquet the grand opening of a new clubhouse in Warsaw. It was attended by 132 smiling participants. We were honored by the presence of seven officials from the Warsaw City Hall: mayors and vice-mayors of 4 Varsovian districts: Bielany, Żoliborz, Bemowo and Wola. We were also honored by the presence of Carmen Capilla from Spain. […]
International Intensive in Brussels, Belgium
They all knew it would be a very special night. So they came from all locations across Belgium and also from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Hungary and Canada. In total 50 people attended the program, for Marsha Eberhardt, President of the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism was visiting Brussels to lead a very […]
Day Five of International Seniors’ Week in Helmond, Netherlands
Doing the daily chores in small groups without group leaders was a new experience for most participants. For some it was a challenging way of working together. It was an opportunity to learn from each other and to learn more about ourselves. There are many ways to practise flexibility. The beautiful weather during the workshop gave […]
Horseshoe Region Lok Hup Weekend, March 5 – 6, 2016
On March 5 and 6, 2016, many months of planning by the Horseshoe branches (Burlington, Brantford, Hamilton, Oakville and Niagara) came to a successful conclusion with the first National Program hosted at the Horseshoe Centre in St. Catharines, Ontario – a Lok Hup Weekend – led by Serge Ferland from Montreal. 56 participants from 12 […]
Day Four of International Seniors’ Week in Helmond, Netherlands
Every day we started with chanting. Some members said that the more they chant the more they learn to appreciate it and enjoy the benefits of it. It’s like tai chi: the more you do it, the better the understanding. What a pity we only have one more morning left during this forever young […]
Day Three of International Seniors’ Week in Helmond, Netherlands
Today the focus was on the continuous circling movement in the toryu and wave hands like clouds. A lot of us experienced a massage of the inside. It was so great we can’t wait to find out what we will be learning of Taoist Tai Chi® arts on days four and five of the workshop.
Day Two of International Seniors’ Week in Helmond, Netherlands
Talking about the incredible health benefits of practicing Taoist Tai Chi® arts, Marsha and Andrew suggested that next year we won’t call such an event a seniors week but rather the workshop could be called a forever young workshop.
International Seniors’ Week in Helmond, Netherlands Starts
On the first day 95 seniors (and future seniors) listened to Andrew Hung and Marsha Eberhardt who helped us to better understand coiling and also to stand up fully.
Banquet and National Program in Vancouver, British Columbia
Going back to basics and building solid foundations were the focus on April 23 and 24 in Vancouver as Andrew Hung, Executive Director of the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism, led 119 participants through a national program. Some came from the USA and from Canada’s Eastern, Central and Western Regions to join us in […]
Stratford Hosts Central Region Program
Eighty-nine participants from the Southwest Ontario area as well as visitors from New Zealand, Edinburgh and Winnipeg gathered for our annual program conducted by Marsha Eberhardt, President of the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism at the Southwest Centre in Stratford, Ontario. Marsha did not have to travel as far to lead us as she […]
Preparing for the Seniors’ Workshop on Center-Do-Day in Helmond, Netherlands
The day started off with a continuing class. We deepened our understanding of the danyu and applied our practice of Taoist Tai Chi® arts in appear to close entrance and cross hands. About 30 people enjoyed delicious tray-baked chicken for lunch. The market stall with cuttings and seedlings was a meeting place throughout the […]
Springtime at the International Centre
Nearly 130 participants from many parts of the globe arrived at the International Centre for Spring Tai Chi Week. Along with the blush of early spring the delicate blooms of the season and the hardy heather we came to learn and practice Taoist Tai Chi® arts including, among other things, how to work together. For […]
Youth Evening in Canada’s Capital
Twenty-one participants and five children gathered at the Ottawa branch one Friday in April for a youth evening. In the true spirit of Fung Loy Kok the practice was accessible and beneficial to all regardless of age. Everyone warmed up with a set, danyus and toryus, while waiting for dinner to arrive. Then, over Chinese […]
International Workshop Comes to a Close in Edinburgh, Scotland
After a week of instruction covering the early part of the set, the International Workshop in Edinburgh approaches its end. Here are today’s volunteers and the kitchen crew for the week. Not seen here in their entirety is the great number of volunteers from the local branch who came in for a morning or an […]
Saturday Morning at International Workshop in Edinburgh, Scotland
On Saturday morning there are new arrivals who join the International Workshop in Edinburgh to practice Taoist Tai Chi® arts. The food chopping team increases production. The practice floor fills with open friendly (and soon to be hungry) faces.
International Workshop in Edinburgh – Friday morning
Outwardly, it looks similar – some chanting, some tai chi, some standing, preparing lunch – but inwardly it feels different, because now it’s the third day, and the transformation is progressing.
Day 2 of the International Workshop in Edinburgh
Tuesday’s workshop session in Edinburgh started with two Sets, some quiet standing, and some quiet walking Who better to prepare the fruit for the morning break than our friends from Spain?
National Program in Canada’s Eastern Region
The Eastern Centre was a hub of activity for the week leading up to the national program. All the work that goes into preparing for such an event was performed with a sense of tranquility that reflects our collective experience in practicing Taoist Tai Chi® arts. Those days working as busy bees hinted at great […]
Edinburgh International Workshop gets under way
The current International Workshop got under way in Edinburgh got under way this morning. Participants from ten countries welcomed workshop leader Marsha Eberhardt. Volunteers from the local branch had come in for the morning to help make lunch, during the first Set of the week. After the Set – what better way to continue […]
Patience at National Program in Winnipeg, Canada
On the weekend of April 9 and 10, 49 participants gathered in Winnipeg for a national program led by Joé Thibault. Joé worked with us to deepen our understanding of the meditative aspects of Taoist Tai Chi® arts. She taught us that proper form is important for internal movement and that this structure can help […]
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