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International Workshop at European Centre
What a change in the group from Day 1. We really noticed when the new people came for the weekend as there was a marked difference between the two groups. Today the difference is less obvious as the whole group move as one unit, grounded and strong yet light and fluid, a human wave of […]
International Workshop at European Centre
Expansion, contraction, mind, intention, feelings and we’re … flying! Use the pain and lose the pain. People with knee pain, back pain and arthritis all discovered relief through their practise of Taoist Tai Chi® arts. We are understanding how to use the pain to find alignment and balance.
International Workshop at European Centre
Our spines are whips, our elbows are drunk and we record the image in our minds. It’s the feeling not the form. Drilling down into the floor and coiling up to the ceiling. Wow! New sensations inside. It is sensational, experiencing ourselves differently. We’re all different and better than we were on day one. Not […]
International Workshop at European Centre
Aspiration, inspiration, perspiration, change. Smiling, happy, centred, balanced, beautiful. Andrew helps us with the basics and the result is anything but. We hear about developing and then we experience it directly. Can we be better? Yes we can. Does it stop here? No, it keeps on going, if we do. “This is not just […]
International Workshop at European Centre
Day 1 Andrew has enabled us to quieten the body and concentrate the movements and the mind whilst showing us how to explore, use and develop the elasticity of the body. It’s been a very exciting day and by working on the principles of one move, chop with fist, our whole set has improved. Thank you […]
International Workshop in Colchester, Great Britain
There were 120 participants from 8 countries who gathered in Colchester for a two-day international workshop over 9-10 July, including a good number attending their first workshop. Welcome! Workshop leader Carmen Capilla led us in reviewing the danyu, and the first four moves of the set, with the emphasis on moving grad – u – […]
Three Beginner Weekends in Great Britain
The weekend of 18-19 June saw three beginner weekends occurring, in Cambridge, Colchester and Edinburgh. Over 200 people appeared to learn and practice Taoist Tai Chi® arts in these three locations. In their own words (and pictures)…. Cambridge – A very enjoyable weekend. Friendly instructors and good food. I would recommend to others. [Pete] – What […]
Tea Party in the Style of the Sixties
The tea party at Colchester has become an annual event. This time it had a 60’s theme and was at the weekend. As always there was lots of fun and lots of food.
Gardening Day at the Centre in Colchester, England
What do you think of when you think of Taoist Tai Chi® arts? Here in Colchester we are busy with gardening, tai chi and plenty of food. The dragon now has eyes.
Colchester – coming to a close
The latest International Workshop in Great Britain closed with a vote of thanks by Crispin, and a show of appreciation by the participants. Andrew gave news of the Fenway, and everyone gave a big cheer for the kitchen team.
Colchester workshop – all together
All together – 193 participants for 5 days, and a further 51 for the weekend – plus volunteer helpers.
Colchester – Sunday morning at Home
Early Sunday morning in Colchester, before the programme starts, participants visit the shrine, and practice together.
Colchester – whole-body turning
Saturday afternoon – Andrew asked Theo from Cambridge and Yvonne from Netherlands to practice Single Whip, and talk about how it feels.
Colchester fishing update part 2
Saturday morning: Catherine from Suffolk has been seen to walk with the aid of two trekking poles, so Andrew invited her to find her inner fishing rod instead. The effects were clear to see, and she spoke of how it felt. Dave from Cambridgeshire has lived with MS for many years, and always speaks very […]
Colchester – the Weekend starts here
Saturday morning, and another 60 people join the International Workshop. The Set now fills the hall, before words of welcome for the new arrivals.
Colchester fishing update part 1
On Friday night, while reviewing our Needle at Sea Bottom, Andrew asked Crispin to demonstrate how the structure is like a fishing rod, and soon we were all catching fish together.
A Morning Set at IWS in Colchester, UK
In Great Britain, Colchester hosted a five-day International Workshop led by Andrew Hung, from Toronto in Canada. Here is part of the story of the program exploring the Taoist Tai Chi® arts. In Colchester, Friday morning started with a set and a time for quiet standing.
Opening the Shoulder at IWS in Colchester, UK
In Great Britain, Colchester hosted a five-day International Workshop led by Andrew Hung, from Toronto in Canada. Here is part of the story of the program exploring the Taoist Tai Chi® arts. On Friday afternoon in Colchester Andrew invited Johan from the Netherlands to talk about the functioning of the shoulder. Jim from Great Britain […]
Exploring the Danyu at IWS in Colchester, UK
In Great Britain, Colchester hosted a five-day International Workshop led by Andrew Hung, from Toronto in Canada. Here is part of the story of this program exploring the Taoist Tai Chi® arts. The Thursday afternoon session worked on the danyu. We did some; Andrew explained some principles. The conversation with the French-speakers was as light […]
Luncheon Celebrating Chinese New Year in Colchester, UK
In Great Britain, Colchester hosted a five-day International Workshop led by Andrew Hung, from Toronto in Canada. On Thursday at lunchtime we hosted a Chinese New Year celebration which started with a keenly anticipated lion dance. Our invited guests included Sir Bob Russell, former Member of Parliament for Colchester and now High Steward of Colchester, […]
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