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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 […]
International Training Program in Madrid, Spain
We began the second day with chantings. We have worked on fundamentals that have helped us to find good structure in our bodies. We work on toryus and donyus, putting the emphasis on expanding, smoothness and progressivity.
International Instructor Training Program in Madrid, Spain
This is the first day of the program of Taoist Tai Chi® arts led by Joé Thibault, with more than 140 participants. We have been working on the importance of the gaze, the anchoring of the feet on the floor, the connection of feet and hands, expansion and contraction, keeping everything smooth, progressive and connected.
Workshop in Pleasant Hill, California
Over 40 people including one from the Czech Republic participated in our March 4th, 9 am to 9 pm marathon workshop at the Pleasant Hill Center of the San Francisco Bay area branch of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA. Our instructor was Allen Pearce from the Portland, Oregon branch. While waiting for […]
Colorado Celebrates the Gifts of Chinese New Year
Master Moy established a lasting legacy in our hearts. He taught us to help one another, work tirelessly and to host one another. When asked to plan fundraisers, intensives and dinners we simply respond, “of course we will do that!” Little by little we have learned so much. We still have much more to learn, […]
New Summary of Tai Chi Research to Share with Health Care Professionals
As a physician, I have been fascinated to observe the benefits of practising the Taoist Tai Chi® arts in myself and others. There is no simple scientific explanation for this. However, scientific studies can observe its effects. In 2014 at my first workshop, I asked the instructor, Dr. Bruce McFarlane, whether research had been done and he […]
The Kitchen Perspective from the International Center Florida Program
Cultivating stillness was the theme of the workshop, and the sense of stillness permeated through the kitchen, settling into the cook team and work groups. Kitchen tai chi is not only about using the principles of the moves into the work of chopping, stirring, and mixing. Like tai chi, cooking should be relaxed and from […]
International Center Florida Construction Update
Work has begun on the southwest wing. Locals are watching with interest. Structural work has begun on the southwest wing. The steel supports have been ordered since they have a six-week lead time to construct and deliver. The concrete footers are being dug by hand to reduce stress […]
Chinese New Year Celebration in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
Two major February storms could not dampen a joyous celebration of Chinese New Year in St. John’s on February 18. The weekend began with an instructors’ development session on Friday night, and Saturday’s intensive had us working hard on toryus, danyus and parting wild horse’s mane. We also learned how to host […]
Fung Loy Kok Workshop in Colchester, United Kingdom —Day Five
On Sunday morning the workshop participants practise the Jade Emperor lighting ceremony.
International Centre Orangeville Photo Contest Update
To celebrate 10th anniversary of the Quiet Cultivation Centre in Orangeville, we are hosting a photo contest open to class participants and the public. Check out these submissions so far and enjoy the beauty of the centre. Photos do not need to be current. If you have photos from the last 10 years share your […]
International Workshop in Bayswater, Australia
What a deeply enriching experience we’ve had in Australia. A weekend international workshop followed by a series of intensives with Marsha Eberhardt, President of FLK. It was such a pleasure to welcome Marsha and to prepare for and participate in this learning opportunity that was made available in a number of branches in Perth, Western […]
Chinese New Year Banquet in Colchester, United Kingdom
Returning to the origin … participants at the Fung Lok Kok workshop in Colchester prepared and served a delicious Chinese New Year banquet for 150 people, with 20 invited guests. Speakers included Jim Nicholson of the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism, and Sir Bob Russell, High Steward of Colchester. Diners enjoyed watching a display of […]
International Program in Lamballe
The French TTCS members were very excited about welcoming Sean Dennison as the leader of the last weekend workshop in Lamballe. Sean helped us to find Don-yus and Tor-yus in the set. The more we can find them in the set, the best we improve our practice and our health. He helped us to look […]
Women and Tai Chi Program at the International Center Florida
The Women and Tai Chi Program at the International Center Florida had over 80 men and women participate. Karen Laughlin led the program and focused on toryus and danyus with emphasis on women’s health. Participants were treated to stories on female immortals and stories of taming the heart. She shared variations of the toryu that […]
Fung Loy Kok Workshop in Colchester, United Kingdom — Day Four
Saturday of the workshop, and we are joined by a further 20 participants for the weekend. The attention turns inwards again, and Sean and Jim help people who have questions about quiet sitting. The group practices the Taoist saan fa chant again, sounding much stronger than earlier in the week. Sean provides an update on […]
Valentine’s Day High Tea at the International Center Florida
On February 14th, Valentine’s Day, the Dunedin Branch held its tenth annual high tea. Scones, finger sandwiches, and chocolate-covered strawberries were among items donated by branch participants. Over ninety Tampa Bay area participants joined in the fun. Many of the ladies wore their favorite hats keeping in the spirit. The focus was on teas from around […]
Workshop at International Center Florida — Day Two
Working together – stories about Master Moy teaching the practical side of Taoist Tai Chi® arts in the kitchen and how we set the table. More stillness in the jongs extending that stillness into the tor yu. Day two is […]
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