The Dragon's Head Blog
International program in Krakow, Poland, 24-25 November 2018
Oh, what a workshop it was! From the very beginning, and hour by hour, the curiosity and excitement in rediscovering our bodies grew. We tried to imitate the American anhinga bird (also called the water turkey), which must fully open its wings to dry after diving in the water since its feathers have no oil […]
Ending the five-day workshop in the Southern European Center
We are in the last two days of this five-day workshop in Madrid. Today the weekend participants have joined. We have worked on the understanding of the Dan-yus with an emphasis on timing.
Continuing the International Program at the Southern European Center
We continue on the international program in the Southern European Center, we continue to deepen our understanding of the Taoist arts with the same varied and complete program: breakfast; Fung Loy Kok; lunch; Tai Chi; Dinner; Lok Hup.
International Program at the Southern European Center
Amazing starting day of the international program at the Southern European Center. We started with a Chanting session, followed by sitting meditation and two Tai Chi sets. After lunch we continued with a Tai Chi session, and after dinner it was time for Lok Hup. In short, Fung Loy Kok, Tai Chi and Lok Hup […]
Supporting the International Centre with a Christmas Lunch in Perthshire, GB
Around 50 members of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Great Britain gathered for an informal Christmas Lunch, at a well-placed hotel in the southern end of the Aberdeen Angus Branch, and even interrupted their festivities to smile for the camera. The extrememely popular hamper raffle was drawn, and this made a very healthy contribution […]
Thanksgiving Day Class at the Fenway Hotel
On Thanksgiving Day, particpants of the Dunedin Branch gathered together with members of the community to enjoy a Taoist Tai Chi® class on the lawn of the Fenway hotel. It has long been a holiday tradition at our branch to have Tai Chi on the beach. This year was extra special! Building on the enthusiasm of […]
Celebrating International Seniors Day in Great Britain
Branches across the UK celebrated International Seniors Day with an array of Open Houses, coffee mornings and tea parties. Demonstrations of our tai chi, presentations of the health benefits of Taoist Tai Chi TM practice and personal testimonials were shared with members and guests around the country; the emphasis being valuing older people and recognising […]
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 […]
NYC Senior’s Day Celebration
There is no age at which you don’t reap a benefit from practicing Tai Chi. And as all of us know, seniors seem to both gravitate to and stick with the practice and the culture of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA, reaping multiple benefits to both body and mind that help overcome […]
Continuing Lifelong Learning in Colorado
There was a lot of learning and laughter at the Denver National Workshop on Oct. 13 and 14, 2018. Thirty-five participants from five different places (Denver, CO; Billings, MT; Brandon, FL; Columbus, OH: and Las Vegas, NV) came together at the Denver Taoist Tai Chi center to continue our lifelong learning of tai chi. Together, […]
Buffalo Branch in the News
The Buffalo Branch was featured in a news article for its upcoming Open House to mark the UN International Day of Older Persons. https://buffalonews.com/2018/11/01/tai-chi-society-open-house-to-focus-on-healthy-balance/
A Doe Dag in Helmond as an appetizer
On November 10th, members from Belgium travelled to Helmond (NL) for a Doe Dag – it’s s now a ritual for us to take care of the Center once a year. A Continuing class was running while our great kitchen team was cooking simple but delicious Belgian recipes. So that during the lunch, we could hear here and there, „hmm, it’s super good“, […]
Arizona Location – Earth Dog Community Project
AZ Earth Dog Community Project Participants from the Greater Phoenix Area Location, reached out to their local “Earth Dogs”. Sweatshirt dog beds were crafted, and items were gathered for the Lucky Paws Rescue & Sanctuary. Lucky Paws is a cage-free sanctuary who specialize in finding homes for older dogs and various other animals. It is […]
PORTLAND BRANCH ENGLISH TEA FUNDRAISER
PORTLAND BRANCH ENGLISH TEA FUNDRAISER In October the Portland Branch enjoyed its first English Afternoon Tea/Fundraiser. A group which had been enjoying small tea tastings for several years decided they would like to put on an English Tea and they did it well. The day before the event the volunteers were busy in their […]
Seniors Week and International Seniors Day Celebrated at the International Center Florida
QUOTES FROM PARTICIPANTS IN INTERNATIONAL SENIORS WEEK, NOVEMBER 5-9, 2018 SENIORS WEEK PROGRAM: My first workshop since starting in February this year. Not too surprised to see so many seniors, but still amazed at their abilities. Wonderful to have in-depth instruction and to participate in discussions on how we are individually being helped. […]
International Center Florida CIT Week and Grand Opening 2018 – Slide Show
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Be A Part Of the Celebration As We Officially Open The International Center Florida on November 3, 2018
Be a Part of the Celebration as we Officially open the International Center Florida on Nov. 3, 2018. The big day is almost here! Hundreds of international Tai Chi practitioners are on their way or are already here to help us celebrate the official grand opening of the International Center Florida on November 3, 2018 […]
Celebrating 40 Years in London, Ontario
One hundred people participated in a Central Region Program held at the Southwest Centre in Stratford in honour of the 40th anniversary of the London branch. There was a lot of laughter sprinkled among the learning. Participants focused on increasing the elasticity of the spine and letting it drive the moves. The London Branch Council […]
A Grand Experience
It was a “grand” experience having fun together when Grande Prairie Branch hosted a Regional Programme on October 13. We learned more about Taoist Tai Chi® arts, including chanting, and a delicious luncheon was enjoyed by all. The main theme was practicing the “up and down” in the tor-yus, and don-yus and in the set. Finding the balance […]
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