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Autumn Moon Celebration Banquet and Calgary Branch National Program
On the weekend of September 25th, 26th and 27th our Calgary Branch welcomed in the Autumn Moon with a celebration banquet and a National Program lead by Susan Lundy, from Toronto. The Autumn Moon event began with a reception and entertainment from cellist Liz Tremblay of Bella Cello. The reception was a great opportunity for […]
A Homecoming: International Awareness Day 2015 in Canada’s Pacific Region
The Pacific region of Fung Loy Kok brought International Awareness Day home in 2015, inviting participants from throughout British Columbia and beyond, as well as members of the public, to enjoy Taoist Tai Chi arts together, share a traditional jai lunch and learn a bit more about what we do and how we do it. […]
Video report Awareness Day Vancouver
Video report by SHAW TV of our Awareness Day Taoist Tai Chi in Vancouver.
Mike and Barb Patriquin practice what they teach
In 2001, Barbara Patriquin, had reached a point in her life where, like many others, she found her job stressful. As a healthcare worker she took part in a committee on fall prevention. The topic of Tai Chi came up and the suggestion that it was a proven exercise for better balance and bone density. […]
Woman of Steele: Learning the art of moving meditation
I’m an adrenalin junkie who loves to talk when I’m working out. A 20-mile run is a great chance for three hours of non-stop talking and usually my running buddies are more than willing to give me the floor. So I was nervous when Kathryn Campeau, of Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi, invited me to one of […]
Taoist Tai Chi helps with “very grim” Parkinson’s challenge
Simple activities like putting on a coat were becoming a challenge for Assunta Scaini as she struggled with the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease such as constant tremors, stiffness, fatigue, poor balance and frequent falls. Assunta started practicing Taoist Tai Chi in Toronto 30 years ago. Within just a few weeks she started to feel good again […]
London (ON) branch has a new home with new friends
We now occupy the basement of St Stephen Memorial Anglican Church. Finding the rental space was a welcome gift after a long search, not only because of the situation (a large main room, plus office space, plus kitchen!), but also because the church leaders have been so welcoming. They embrace our philosophy, and have even […]
CIT Week Group photo
1990 2015
Prime of Your Life Day at the Clark County Fair
On August 12th, the Vancouver, WA location/Portland Branch enjoyed hosting a booth at the Prime of Your Life Day at the Clark County Fair. The orange BALANCE banner flew all 10 days of the fair visible to over 270,000 attendees. Members from Washington State and Oregon enjoyed doing a stage demo and were still smiling […]
Let’s get the party started
This year’s CIT week has begun at the International Centre in Canada with 547 participants being taught by Tony Kwong. As the hundreds of people arrived over the weekend they practised «eyes see, hands do» and helped with the many jobs needed to take care of ourselves over the week.
Harmonious meeting of East and West
East and West have joined together harmoniously with the Grand Opening of the Wong Dai Sin Taoist Temple at Steeles Avenue in Toronto, Canada. Special guests brought good wishes and congratulations, with one describing the new temple as a “truly wonderful addition” to the region. Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism international president Marsha Eberhardt […]
Heads up! National Program & Autumn Moon Celebration in Calgary, sept 25-27.
We send our warmest Invitation to all of our Tai Chi friends and family to join us as we deepen our training and gather in community as participants of Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi ®arts. More info (Poster, Sign Up sheet, and registration form) will be available at your locations. We hope to see you all in Calgary […]
Dunedin meets Toronto
Earlier this summer, Dunedin Mayor Ward Bujalski and other Dunedin ambassadors met with Taoist Tai Chi Society Executive Director Andrew Hung, board President Marsha Eberhardt and various staff members at their headquarters in Toronto. Read full article >
Dragon Boat Races in Windsor, Ontario Feature Taoist Tai Chi®
On July 19, 2015 approximately 50 participants from the Taoist Tai Chi Society, Windsor (Ontario, Canada) location attended the 13th annual Dragon Boat Race for the Cure on Lake St Clair. With an audience of approximately 5,000 people, the demonstrations offered many opportunities to show the Taoist Tai Chi® arts and talk about its benefits. The Dragon Boats […]
Mississauga Location joins Parade on Canada Day
Port Credit, July 1, 2015 Many participants from the Mississauga, Etobicoke, Oakville and Brampton locations danced with the new red dragon in the parade that was part of the Canada Day celebration, Paint the Town Red, in Port Credit. The Dragon came ashore in the Port in the early morning hours and then came alive […]
Free class in Stratford Park
Passersby were invited to join a free class in Stratford park. As you can see, several of the locals joined the group.
Let them eat cake …
Staff and volunteers at the International Centre near Orangeville celebrated Canada Day in style with a barbecue dinner and red and white cupcakes followed by a bonfire party with fireworks. Canada’s flag also flew proudly at the centre entrance during the day and we had several groups of people visiting our property for the national […]
Dunedin leaders visit us in Toronto
A group of leaders from Dunedin, the site of our new International Centre in Florida, has visited us in Toronto. Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism president Marsha Eberhardt and executive director Andrew Hung gave the American group a warm welcome, hosting them to a dim sum lunch before a tour of our headquarters at […]
A journey of a thousand miles starts with just one weed
Thanks to everyone who came to the International Centre’s Rhythm and Vines day early june to help weed our vineyards. About 30 people turned up over the day and there was a lot of laughter and good conversations among the grape vines in the north field. Thanks to the kitchen too for keeping our energy […]
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