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International Programs
International Workshop in Copenhagen, Denmark
In a cold Copenhagen 77 members from 11 countries (Sweden, Norway, Great Britain, Hungary, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands, USA, Canada and Denmark) came together to practice Taoist Tai Chi® arts at an international workshop. And very soon the workshop leader, Carmen Capilla from Spain, made everybody forget the cold when she inspired us to explore, […]
Relaxing a Little Bit More in Winnipeg, Canada
On April 8 and 9 Winnipeg was thrilled to host a national program. The practice hall was full of positive people and positive energy. Old friendships were cemented and new ones were created as we learned together, dined together and shared our homes as billetees and billeters. There were people who travelled from Saskatchewan, Ontario […]
National Workshop in Portland, Oregon
On the weekend of April 15th and16 the Portland branch had the privilege to host a national workshop led by Karen Laughlin. There were 106 participants including travelers from Canada, New York, Texas, Arizona, Montana, Colorado, Alaska, Arizona and California. Smiling participants listened intently as we were guided through the foundation exercises emphasizing turning, stretching, […]
Sword Workshop at International Centre, Orangeville
It has been a real privilege to attend the tai chi sword workshop here at the International Centre near Orangeville, Canada. Our instructor (and chef!) Blaise Baillargeon led us through the sword set, teaching each move with very calm and clear instruction. The workshop began with none other than the humble danyu! Blaise was demonstrating […]
First two-day ‚Forever Young‘ Seniors Workshop in NZ
Just as ordered, the day bloomed, the sun shone, it was a warm one and the rain was gone. No softly softly approach was given for our „Forever Young“ program – in fact it was said often, that the older you are the more Tai Chi you should do and do and do and so […]
Celebrating the Chinese New Year in Grande Prairie, Alberta
Grande Prairie, Alberta is the home of Fung Loy Kok’s most northern branch in Canada. There we celebrated the Chinese New Year with a regional program and banquet on March 17-19. Instructors from Red Deer and Edmonton led thirteen happy participants in learning more about the Taoist Tai Chi® arts. On Saturday evening we […]
Lok Hup Workshop Ends in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Workshops provide opportunities for cultural exchange. Workshop leader Sean Dennison shared his experience of Master Moy’s teachings. During a lunchtime meeting we discussed the forthcoming health questionnaire.
Lok Hup Workshop Continues in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
We have participants from 15 countries at the workshop. Large groups took it in turns to practice their Lok Hup, for the others to observe: Great Britain (off camera); Central Europe; Southern Europe; Northern Europe and Canada.
Lok Hup Workshop in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The United Kingdom national centre in Edinburgh is hosting a lok hup workshop, with 225 participants. The first two days have included chanting practice, Taoist Tai Chi® practice, and lok hup ba fa practice, all together and in small groups.
Depuis 1997 en Belgique – Celebrating 20 Years in Belgium
The weekend of March 4 and 5 last will remain in our hearts as a wonderful memory. The Taoist Tai Chi Society of Belgium celebrated its 20th anniversary and organized its first international workshop. There were 127 members from 10 countries who gathered in Brussels to practice Taoist Tai Chi® arts. Among them, ERC representatives and […]
International Workshop in Rome, Italy
In Rome spring welcomed 96 members from seven countries (Czech Republic, Great Britain, Hungary, USA, Switzerland, Ireland and Italy) for the international workshop held by a joyful Carmen Capilla from Madrid, Spain. We worked on the foundations and on different parts of the set. The focus was on experiencing Taoist Tai Chi® as an internal […]
Going Deeper at International Workshop in Brisbane, Australia
We gathered from near and far at the Gabba Stadium, Brisbane, Australia with many hugs for our tai chi family members last seen at a previous workshop. We happily greeted the workshop leader Tony Kwong, visiting from Toronto. Tony led us through the foundations, deepening our knowledge of the connections within our bodies, especially with […]
The joy of being an international visitor
It is such a privilege to attend international workshops in your own country, but travelling to another country to participate does add further benefits: to meet fellow tai chiers and renew friendships within the group, to enjoy extra time and take a holiday maybe – but also, if you have Tai Chi related responsibilities in […]
Many hands make light work – even from hundreds of kilometres away
As individuals we don’t have to take sole responsibility for tasks in our Taoist Tai Chi practice, and we are learning that the same applies to branches and countries. Three branches contributed to organising the International Workshop hosted in Wellington, New Zealand, this month – sharing the training and knowledge more broadly. Nelson branch, 125 […]
International Workshop and Intensives in Perth, Australia
What an amazing opportunity to immerse ourselves in the teachings. Marsha Eberhardt, President of FLK, visited Perth, Australia recently to lead an international workshop and a series of international intensives in locations in and around the national centre in Bayswater. We deepened our understanding of the Society and the way we do things. Marsha encouraged us to relax, […]
In their own words – workshop moments and revelations
“Tell me about a Tai Chi moment at the international workshop (Wellington, New Zealand)?” With a change in the intention of my hands when coming up in my dan-yu, the pain and stress in my lower back that I have suffered with for quite a long time was been alleviated to such an extent that […]
More Than Just a Home from Home
I have been fortunate this month to be able to visit the Australian national centre in Bayswater and share in the international programs led by our FLK President Marsha Eberhardt in Western and Eastern Australia, together with programs led by Tony Kwong in Eastern Australia and Wellington, New Zealand. The Bayswater centre is a place […]
Day Five of International Training Program in Madrid, Spain
Joé Thibault has guided us during five days along a path of softness, lightness and elasticity. Today we have applied these aspects to different parts of the tai chi set. The members of the Taoist Tai Chi® family have shared tasks in a harmonious workshop aided by the energy and good humour of Joé. You […]
Day Four of International Training Program in Madrid, Spain
After having explained the equivalent principles of chanting and tai chi, we held a chanting session. Joé Thibault explored deepy the soft focus of tai chi, with progressive and elastic transitions. She focused on maximizing the expansion and relaxation in every movement without forgetting the intention in the hands and feet until finalizing each of […]
Day Three of International Training Program in Madrid, Spain
On the third day we began with chanting and then we worked on toryus, focusing on going all the way up and then dropping progressively. Later on we applied those same principles to the brush knee movement. After lunch we worked on donyus with the same intention, and then we applied it to the wave […]
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