The Dragon's Head Blog
Internationale Taoist Tai Chi™ retraite in Krakau, Polen
Begin mei 2024 kwamen we naar Krakau voor de eerste post-pandemische retraite in Polen om ons begrip van de leringen van Meester Moy te verdiepen. Een vriendelijke omgeving en de harmonieuze samenwerking tussen het personeel van een gehuurde plaats (school) en de leden van de Taoist Tai Chi Society, vertaald in een geweldige sfeer. Onder […]
Samen chanten
Vier bijeenkomsten via Zoom zijn een vast onderdeel geworden van mijn weekschema. Als ik thuis aankondig dat er weer een bijeenkomst is, vraagt mijn dochter me: zing je vandaag? Op woensdag en zaterdag zeg ik: ja, waarom vraag je dat? Ze antwoordt: omdat ik graag bij je wil zijn. Daarom chanten wij in verbinding samen.
The right course
We’ve recently discussed one of the guidelines from Fung Loy Kok directors at our ZOOM meeting with Polish members. It was about having a notebook to make notes regarding our individual practice and the progress we make and changes we can observe while being on the Taoist Tai Chi® training path. Włodek, a member from […]
I feel that I am finally doing something for myself
I feel that I am finally doing something for myself, distracting myself from the “rat race” and the daily routine of the race. I consider it a luxury I can choose. Then I feel calmed down, satisfied with myself (!) And ready for normal functioning. Basia, Warsaw –Poland When I practice chanting, I feel […]
Praktyka chantingu
Praktyka chantingu To był mój drugi raz, gdy brałam udział w chantingu on-line. I takie wyzwanie! 60 stron! No pogubię się i co będzie!A tu wielka niespodzianka dla mnie samej – śpiewałam cały czas. Nie było żadnych problemów. Nawet jak internet się zawieszał to szło dalej gładko. Ale jest jeszcze jeden niezwykły dla mnie skutek. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Wishes from Poland
The magic of the Christmas Eve evening last Friday at the Wrocław club slowed down time. There were 30 people sitting at the tables, piled high with home-made delicacies. Traditionally, the president greeted all of the members with warm wishes and sharing the holy wafer. These are the most touching moments in which our hearts […]
International Workshop in Krakow, Poland
Many of us have been waiting for these days, and preparation for the workshop began weeks and even months in advance. Karen Laughlin led the workshop, with the support of European Regional Centre members. There were 176 participants for 5 days and 13 additional people joined the weekend. Like every workshop, this one was also unique. One […]
30th Anniversary of TTCS of Poland at International Workshop
We celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Poland in July during the five-day International Workshop in Krakow. There were 239 participants plus 18 people who came for the weekend. Carmen Capilla and Paul Davies led the workshop, encouraging us to practice awareness. They reminded us that it was important to […]
Grand Opening of Clubhouse in Warsaw, Poland
We celebrated with a banquet the grand opening of a new clubhouse in Warsaw. It was attended by 132 smiling participants. We were honored by the presence of seven officials from the Warsaw City Hall: mayors and vice-mayors of 4 Varsovian districts: Bielany, Żoliborz, Bemowo and Wola. We were also honored by the presence of Carmen Capilla from Spain. […]
Christmas Eve in Wrocław branch
At a warm December evening, a week before the Christmas Eve, the door of our society house in Wroclaw were still been open towards the influx of following members. That is just tradition of common celebrate of Christmas at our beautiful centre, which at such moments gives to us special warmth. Everybody has taken the […]
OPEN DAY in the new club house in Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw branch organised the Open Day for the first time in the new club house in Warsaw on October, the 14th. Large numbers of guests and members of the Society had the opportunity to work together. We talked about what we do as the Society, what our roots are, how we work and how we […]
International Workshop in Kraków, Poland
Five day International workshop in Krakow held from the 4th to 8th of July, gathered 245 participants from 11 countries: Canada, Great Britain, France, Sweden, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Ukraine, Switzerland and Poland. What did we experience from Tony Kwong’s teachings? A little bit of everything: there were sets, tor yus, don yus, set’s elements practised […]
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