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International Programs
Celebrating a Quarter of a Century in Italy — Part II
Following the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the Associazione Taoist Tai Chi – Italia, last weekend an international workshop took place in Florence, with guests from many countries (Great Britain, Slovakia, Hungary, Holland, Spain) and from all branches in Italy. The weather was very hot, but we have been practicing in what used to […]
Program Report from International Centre, Orangeville
We enjoyed a wonderful week together through deeper exploration of Taoist Tai Chi® arts. We cultivated stillness and harmony while quieting our own hurricanes. Practicing together in all aspects of what we do makes a better us. We are taking that with us to spark transformation and do more in all areas of our lives. […]
Renewal, Transformation and Abundance at CIT Week
I know that others care for me, and, in return, I open my heart Every day, every program, every dan-yu brings new experiences. CIT Week brings both renewal and transformation as participants from 26 countries gather to train and volunteer together. The opportunities to refresh are abundant, whether it is your first time at CIT […]
Program Report from Lamballe, France
Taoist tai chi® is not slow. It’s a precise art which is very powerful. To repeat the instructions helps us to be connected with our inside feelings. There were 101 members who went to Lamballe, France from various countries and were taught by Andrew on the Saturday morning. Andrew drove us to add more of […]
Welcome to the Weekend at the International Workshop in Edinburgh, Scotland
We’ve been having a lovely week in Edinburgh, and what better way to start the day than with morning chanting to accompany the morning chores. We welcome the weekend-only participants with the first tai chi set of the day. We have been working alongside friends from many countries, practising what we’ve been learning, putting the […]
It’s Not Just About The 108 Moves — International Workshop in Edinburgh, Scotland
The international workshop in Edinburgh, 18-22 April 2018, has been hearing how Taoist Tai Chi is not about the 108 moves of our tai chi set. So what’s it all about? Well, we’ve done lots of tai chi, of course. We’ve prepared and eaten delicious meals. We’ve caught up with friends, old and new. From […]
International Program in Costa Rica
Last month we celebrated our two-day international program in Costa Rica that included participants from the Czech Republic, Great Britain and the United States of America. We’re in opposite sides of the world but it’s the same training, and we share some of the same mistakes as well! The workshop is different than what we’re […]
Making Hourly Rentals Feel Like Home
Since many of our locations are in hourly rentals it was felt something was needed to make these places feel like our homes. Much thought and consultation by the Central Region Management Committee in Canada went into designing a trifold board to illustrate all aspects of our organisation. At Central Region weekend volunteer […]
Largest Taoist Tai Chi® Arts Program in Australian history makes the news
A Taoist Tai Chi® arts international program at Gatton, Queensland, Australia, has made the news. The 224 participants made the program the largest in the history of the Australian Taoist Tai Chi Society. Participants told viewers of their joy, how much they love the health benefits they experience and how much more aware they are […]
Butterflies and Softness in Winnipeg, Canada
Eighty-one people gathered together as the Winnipeg branch hosted a national program from March 23-25. The room was full. There were smiles all around. Our instructor, Joé Thibault, built on our understanding of the set and the many ingredients needed to maximize the benefits. She reminded us to consider an increased level of softness — […]
Second Half of Lok Hup in Dunedin, Florida
Practicing and learning together,meditating together,eating together, tasking together, and visiting the almost complete practice hall at the International Center. We were honored by the participation of Marsha Eberhardt, president of the International Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi Society. What an amazing week we’ve had! 109 eager participants worked together to understand and apply the […]
First Session of Taoist Tai Chi® Arts at New Practice Hall of International Center Florida
Participants of Lok Hup Week held in Dunedin, Florida, USA, were the first to practice Taoist Tai Chi® arts in the new practice hall at the International Center Florida. This Friday after all the workers left for the weekend participants carpooled to the International Center’s new practice hall. They were met by the construction project managers […]
Workshop in the Southern European Centre in Madrid
On the last day of the international tai chi workshop in the Southern European Centre (Madrid) we reviewed the concepts and movements practiced during the week. We would like to thank Andrew Hung, the workshop leader, for his input and helping us take our tai chi to a more internal level.
National Program and Banquet in Vancouver, British Columbia
There was a great turnout with 160 participants at the program and the “To Your Health” banquet. We enjoyed a lovely pre-workshop evening chanting the Northern Dipper together. Chanting can be a great release as there is no requirement for perfection and there is that sense of being part of something larger. After chanting we […]
The Profound Source of Taoism
Last weekend participants from many regions gathered together in Longueuil for a Lok Hup Ba Fa program. Learning and practicing the first part of the Lok Hup Ba Fa set was a wonderful opportunity to work together and further our understanding of the rich tradition of FLK. Chris Lewis, our instructor, shared with us the […]
Short Course Inspiration in Bayswater, Australia
On the weekend of the 17th and 18th of March sixty-five members gathered to experience a short course at the national centre in Bayswater. Working together from commencement of tai chi to wave hands like clouds, the first afternoon passed quickly. Besides 41 newcomers there were another 20 members with less […]
Workshop in the Southern European Centre
On the fourth day of the international tai chi workshop in the Southern European Centre in Madrid, Spain, twenty more members have joined us to participate during the weekend. We have reviewed the concepts worked the previous days, especially the balance and the circular movement (in turn, in spiral, in arc, etc.) and we visualized […]
A Helping of Tai Chi and Paella in Madrid, Spain
On the third day of the international cai chi workshop in the Southern European Centre in Madrid we started by remembering the importance of getting a great opening through the whole set. We have also worked on the turning in the final part of the set, and in danyus, all focusing on roundness. In the […]
Taoist Chants in the Southern European Centre
We started the second day of the International Tai Chi Workshop in the Southern European Centre in Madrid with Taoist chanting. Then we applied the principles discussed the day before (turns, arcs, expansion, etc.) to the first moves of the set and also worked on the “fan penetrates through the back” move. We also shared […]
New York City Tri-State Workshop
On March 10th and 11th, 71 participants from the northeast region came together for a national weekend program. Over the course of the weekend we did numerous sets, and explored full weight transfers, coiling and spiraling in our toryus. We then worked to integrate these sensations into some of the movements of the set. We […]
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