The Dragon's Head Blog
November Programs at the International Center Florida
The International Center Florida hosted 3 consecutive weeks of Taoist Tai Chi® arts, gently flowing from one retreat into the next. Hsing-I, Continuing Instructor Training and Lok Hup programs brought nearly 450 participants together from around the globe. Fundamental to our experience was letting go to focus on feeling each simple but powerful movement. Sitting, standing, […]
Do you want to change?
“You enter the Taoist training through the body.” Participants worked hard on finding the feeling and the stillness as the leader of a five-day International Retreat in Perth helped us to go deeper in our Taoist Tai Chi ® practice. We began each day with chanting at the Shrine – and an intention to work […]
International Seniors Day Luncheon
International Seniors Day was celebrated with a festive luncheon on November 8, 2019, at the International Center Florida. Attendees included the City of Dunedin Mayor, City Manager, and Commissioners, members of the Dunedin Seniors Hall of Fame, 60 participants from the Tampa Bay/Sarasota area and the 285 CIT Week Participants. As a violin solo was […]
Tinnitus relief – because it works
We welcomed a second group of people to the Centre in Colchester who are living with tinnitus, last Thursday. All came along, invited by their hearing therapist at Colchester General Hospital, a strong believer in the power of Taoist Tai Chi® arts for improving health. We had an enjoyable morning introducing them to the first […]
Regional Program in Corpus Christi, Texas
The Taoist Tai Chi Society® Regional Program held in Corpus Christi, Texas, October 19-20 provided the perfect opportunity to celebrate the Corpus Christi location’s 10th Anniversary. 50 participants from Texas, Colorado, and Arizona gathered for 2 days of instruction, including letting our spines guide our movement, standing ‘up’, and finding the ‘open’ while practicing sections of […]
A month in the life of the club – news from Costa Rica
We are taking a moment to share some reflections on the last few weeks in the club and the diversity and richness of the legacy Master Moy entrusted to us. We were able to celebrate the 9 Kings Festival with a week of chanting and appreciate the newly made altar, crafted by the brother of […]
International Seniors’ Day in France
We celebrated the International Seniors Day on Nov 8th in Lamballe, France. We had an open door day, and new people either joined a beginners class or chose to follow an introductory class. In the meantime , a group of Senior kitchen hands learnt how to cook gluten free pastries in the kitchen. Biscuits which […]
Taoist Tai Chi® Arts Workshop, 11-13 October 2019 Kraków, Poland
This was the first 3-day workshop held in Poland. There were 125 participants from 10 countries. The setting was a peaceful, low-rise housing neighborhood, during a classic, golden, Polish autumn, encouraging walking but instead we were all inside practising. Maybe this is the sincerity and dedication to Taoist Tai Chi® Arts practice that the workshop […]
International Seniors Day in Helmond
31 October 2019 we celebrated the International Seniors Day in our Centre in Helmond, the Netherlands. We started with tai chi and the focussed on the physical benefits that Taoist Tai Chi® arts have on aging. After the International Seniors Day class, we enjoyed each others company and shared together the tasty potluck lunch […]
The Very Essence of Making Tai Chi Available for All
I would like to share my experience of this fantastic Tai Chi group I attend on a Thursday morning. I am 42 years old, had a brain aneurysm (stroke) seven years ago, and although I have recovered to approximately 90 per cent of my previous ability, I have ongoing symptoms I have to manage. I […]
Taoist training is about Change
It was a very relaxed October program in Colchester, where over 100 participants from 14 countries came together to play tai chi and become more familiar with the themes from this year’s CIT week in May. Taking our time to really be conscious and pay attention to what we were doing helped us make changes. […]
Florida Keys Branch Joins Cancer Walk
Some participants from the Taoist Tai Chi Society ® Florida Keys Branch Marathon Location formed a team and took part in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Walk this past Saturday. The community event in Marathon raises awareness about breast cancer and cancer research and celebrates survivors.
International Awareness Day – Rome, Italy
On Saturday, October 19, 2019, Rome, hosted the 6th International Awareness Day of the Taoist Tai Chi Association of Italy. In the setting of the beautiful Piazza Cavour, over 60 participants and significant guests gave life to a joyful demo and ceremony. While exchanging greetings, not only members from all four Branches but also local […]
All Souls Festivals in Costa Rica
Throughout the period of All Souls Festivals we have offered chanting opportunities and held two day events to align with each of the three Festivals held at the International Centre, Wong Dai Seen Temple and at D’Arcy Street this month. Joining with others around the world we came together to provide help to those […]
Colorado Branch Awareness Day
The Colorado Branch hosted participants to an Awareness Day Celebration starting with Tai Chi In the Park followed by a pot luck at our center. The event was well attended by over 40 participants and guests.
Oregon Branch Weekend Program and Western Regional Meeting
The Oregon Branch hosted a Tai Chi program on September 21st and 22nd. The weekend started with a Friday evening dinner to welcome everyone. For the first time the Portland Center was too small for the workshop, a testament to the continuing growth of the Society. The 137 attendees represented states from Florida to Alaska […]
Reflections during the International Workshop in Helmond, September 11-15, 2019
Ida (26) and Isidora (27) from Denmark were attending their first workshop. They have both been practicing tai chi for less than a year. “There is a strong sense of openness and community at the centre and among the other participants at the workshop. – The practice works differently than in the regular classes at […]
A beautiful spirit of sharing to discover the Taoist Tai Chi. Un bel esprit de partage pour découvrir le Taoist Tai Chi.
The members of the TTCS of Belgium gathered with enthusiasm for a Beginner Weekend. The instructors guided the participants to discover the Tai Chi in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Enchanted by this beautiful moment of sharing and meetings, we are all ready to start again in 2020 …. 🙂 C’est avec enthousiasme que les […]
Cultivating health
On the 31 August over 400 members gathered in London, Edinburgh and Cardiff to celebrate Awareness Day. Across these three cities we demonstrated how unity, harmony and health are cultivated in every aspect of our Taoist practice. Many volunteers worked together to coordinate the event, organising coaches, water, t-shirts and promotional materials, keeping together and sharing experiences […]
Taoist Tai Chi Arts International Workshop in Kraków, 17-21 July 2019
We had the pleasure to host 179 participants from 9 countries of the world – including Europe, Canada and New Zealand. Below you will find few testimonials: “It was a workshop quite different from all the previous ones in which I attended … A lot was said about the flow of chi, twelve meridians, Chinese […]
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