The Dragon's Head Blog
Kayaking at the International Center Florida
Paddle to Honeymoon Island and birdwatch. Relax a bit. Use turning the spine in a beautiful environment like one group did in November. Look carefully. You might recognize a mighty kayaker or two! Marsha had a great time and so will you. Marsha Eberhardt, Pegoty Packman, and others decided to explore the waterfront of the […]
Closing out the Year with a Tai Chi Radio Broadcast
The last day of 2016 found participants from the Windsor, Ontario branch speaking on a local radio station about the benefits of Taoist Tai Chi® arts. The results of our recent health survey was one of the main topics of discussion. The radio station covers all the Windsor – Detroit area and beyond and has a very […]
International Centre Anniversary Photo Contest 2017
To celebrate the Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi® 47th Anniversary & The Quiet Cultivation Centre 10th Anniversary in 2017, we are hosting a Facebook photo contest. What: Photo submissions should be of the EXTERIOR or INTERIOR of the Fung Loy Kok International Centre, a temple near Orangeville situated on a beautiful 100 acres of land. […]
Osteoporosis and Taoist Tai Chi® practice
Did you know that Taoist Tai Chi® arts can straighten out severely damaged osteoporotic vertebrae without the aid of analgesic or prescription drugs? These two X-rays show: left the spine in 2016 and on the right 2015. 2016 shows the expansion created by straightening things out so now I can sing again as the air […]
Celebrating 40 Years in Kingston
Over 50 participants of Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi® kicked off their 40th anniversary celebrations on the first day of the year — Jan. 1 — with some tai chi and a 40 Dessert Potluck. The festivities started with long-time participant Dennis Dong giving a short history of the Branch, including how participants […]
Fung Loy Kok Supports ‚A Dream Come True‘ Campaign
Following Master Moy’s teachings to help others in need, FLKTTC has become a proud sponsor of ‚A Dream Come True‘, a community-based fundraising campaign for less fortunate youth in the City of Markham. The announcement was made at a press conference launching the event, held at Canadian Chinese Radio Station in Markham. This campaign targets […]
Season’s Greetings from NZ
A group from the Bay of Plenty Branch go down to the beach by Kulim Park, BBQ, a set, some dessert and time for some fun on the water. A beautiful night near the Mount, a full moon will soon arise, the peace and tranquillity from our set had provided the scene for a […]
Windsor, Ontario Annual Food Drive
Participants from the Windsor branch annually collect food and other necessities to help those in need. Every year participants dig deep to try to help those less fortunate so that they can have a better holiday season and quality of life. […]
Bright Lights, Tinsel and Taoist Tai Chi
We gave a demo for the evening Christmas shoppers in Colchester town centre. It was a nice opportunity to do more tai chi and talk to people about Taoist Tai Chi® arts within a festive atmosphere.
The Taoist Tai Chi Society in Spain’s Got Talent
Talented cooks, talented musicians, talented interior designer … all this talent, garnished with lots of loving care and high spirits, has been displayed in the last days in the different holiday season celebrations throughout Spain, from large branches to small locations.
Tampa Bay Area Holiday Party in Tampa, Florida
The Tampa Bay, Florida branches came together on December 10th, for their first joint holiday party. Over 170 participants from Dunedin, Brandon, St Petersburg, Temple Terrace and Sarasota met at the historic Centro Asturiano de Tampa, a recently renovated 1902 Spanish social club. In keeping with the Spanish theme, participants were treated to a performance of a trio of flamenco dancers, […]
Lok Hup Ba Fa at Eastern Regional Centre in Longueuil, Quebec
What a memorable weekend in early December. It was truly extraordinary to gather together for a Lok Hup Ba Fa program under the guidance of Marsha Eberhardt, President of the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism. With Marsha leading the way, we practiced this ancient art steeped in the Taoist tradition and became acquainted with […]
Festive Party in United Kingdom
The festive season started wonderfully for us in Great Britain with an intensive led by President Crispin Barker, a beautiful meal, crazy quiz and musical entertainment with full-blooded participation, including a rowdy and fun version of Twelve Days of Christmas with each group taking a verse/day and performing actions. Can you identify any of the days […]
Lamballe Center France Hosts Holiday Intensive
Last Saturday, Lamballe center in France hosted a christmas intensive leaded by Ankie Boumans. 88 participants attended from Brittany and Saint Etienne. Ankie instructed us how improving our balance in working on a better centered move. After a potluck lunch prepared in the French food tradition, we spent the afternoon to learn and practice Haïkus, […]
Holiday Gala in Portland, Oregon
For over a decade the Portland branch has enjoyed a holiday gala including a festive meal and intensive. This year 140 participants enjoyed a meal with delicious entrees from the branch kitchen plus mouthwatering potluck sides, salads and desserts. The windowsill snowmen from our first „Make a Snowman Contest“ (no real snow allowed) were honored […]
Fall Tai Chi Week Day 5 – The Roundness of the Move
Completing our exploration of opening in the first 17 moves, we played with appear to close entrance and cross hands. Listen to the push and the elasticity of the body, connect and open. Listen to the roundness of the move. One individual cannot know everything, together we learn from each other. The 108 moves reflect […]
St Petersburg FL host Graduation Brunch
Over 35 people participated in a Graduation Brunch hosted by the St Petersburg, FL branch. Participants joined the fun by bringing in their favorite dishes. After the final class all enjoyed all the tasty treats.
Fall Tai Chi Week Day 4 – Expression from the inside
Lines, angles, timing, balance. Things go where they need to go. The expression comes from the inside. We continued to explore the feeling of opening in the beginning of the set. The movement of hands is driven by the push from the feet. We enjoyed a preview of the preliminary results of the Canadian Health […]
Annual Holiday Potluck in Windsor, Ontario
Just a short time before Christmas and all throughout the Windsor branch over 100 participants, family and friends got together for a home-cooked meal prepared by all on Saturday December 3. The Windsor Banjos played softly while 25 children danced and sang and made crafts throughout the day. As Santa arrived they jumped and they cheered […]
Saturday Nov 26: The Tiger’s Mouth in Italy
On Saturday November 26, 2016 “The Tiger’s Mouth” took place, an event that was held in our clubhouse in Florence and was attended by members from all Italian branches, non-members, doctors and health professionals. It was an important opportunity for all to share experiences and information. Gianluigi Occhipinti, rheumatologist, although not be present, made available […]
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