The Dragon's Head Blog
Heart and Stroke Month – Bounce instead of Break!
I had open heart surgery for a double bypass. My Taoist Tai Chi® practice really helped me recover easily. With Taoist Tai Chi® practice you bounce instead of break! ~ Larry taoisttaichi.org/stroke/ taoisttaichi.org/healthyheart-cardiacrehab
Heart and Stroke Month – Faster and Further
I had a 97% blocked aortic valve. Taoist Tai Chi® arts helped me prepare for the heart surgery so I would have the best outcome. After the surgery I walked further, quicker and was out of the hospital faster than many people much younger than me! Through the physical benefits of Taoist Tai ChiⓇ practice and by being focused […]
Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival is a joyous time when families celebrate the beginning of the year and when the Lord of the Heavenly realm bestows blessings and longevity. It is a time when we set a positive direction for ourselves and our communities. The lantern light, the chanting and the blessings represent our intention for peace and healing. […]
Jade Emperor Festival
Participants from 26 countries gathered virtually today to honor the Jade Emperor. The ruler of heaven, the Jade Emperor represents virtue and just leadership.
World Interfaith Harmony Week
Taoism has a tradition of openness to wisdom from diverse sources and teaches that compassion and selflessness are part of our original nature. Taoist training cultivates the spark of goodness within and fosters the cultivation of ever deeper levels of connection and compassion. This process is fundamental to our health and to the restoration of […]
Happy Year of the Tiger
新年快樂 身體健康！ Happy New Year from Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism!
Personal Reflections
During the pandemic, many participants have been reflecting on their practice and how it has helped them find balance, calm and strength. Explore what they have written here.
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s disease involves a loss of memory, and of other aspects of cognitive functioning. Frequently, emotional well-being is also affected. These changes are profoundly life changing both for the person with Alzheimer’s, and for their family. Worldwide, at least 44 million people are living with some form of dementia. Regular physical activity and social interaction enable […]
Offering of Thanks to Deities
As we prepare for Chinese New Year, participants from around the world gathered together virtually to thank the deities for the blessings received over the past year. The ceremony included the chanting of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sutra to pay respect and express gratitude to all deities.
Bowl of soup
I think of Taoist Tai Chi® practice like eating a bowl of soup. It literally nourishes my body. I sometimes see it as eating a good meal with friends. I feel well fed and relaxed. ~Stefan
Happy New Year
Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism wishes everyone a Happy New Year! May 2022 bring peace and harmony to the world.
Hiding
Coming out of hiding. There are times when, I too, hide behind the mist. The teachings of the Taoist Tai Chi®arts give me the tools to emerge and shine again. ~Christine
Saturday Virtual Practice
The Saturday Taoist Tai Chi® arts virtual sessions have been instrumental in deepening my understanding of the organization, his teachings, and my own personal practice. Through these sessions and my practice I have come to realize my training not only contributes to my physical well-being, but is relevant to everything in my daily life, allowing me to […]
How My Practice Is Helping Me Deal with Cancer
Having been diligent about my annual mammogram for the past 35 years, I was shocked to be diagnosed with breast cancer recently. (Thankfully, it is early stage.) What was perhaps equally surprising was the way some people tried to be encouraging by saying things like, „You’re a fighter!” „Give cancer hell!” „You will win this war.” But […]
Season’s Greetings
Wishing peace, love and joy to all, and across the world.Season’s greetings from Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism.
Finding Stillness in a time of chaos
My personal practice has become about letting go: letting go of counting how many donyus I do; letting go of the habit of doing jongs only while waiting for the toast to pop or the kettle to boil; letting go of unrealistic goals. I now have an understanding of the stillness that comes from just doing Taoist […]
Letting go of resistance
Before the pandemic, my personal practice consisted of integrating the instructions and the corrections I had received from previous classes and observing the new feeling. Now, with the wise advice of our directors to let go, to trust and to be consistent, I first investigate my sensations without precise instructions. I am more an observer […]
A path of balance
Eighteen years ago I began Taoist Tai Chi® practice with the goal of improving my physical well being. Tai chi was recommended to me as an exercise I could attempt even though I was extremely ill with a progressive liver disease and the many associated symptoms caused by a failing liver. I had no idea that Taoist Tai […]
A New Body
I am so thankful to Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism® every day. I had both of my hips replaced 10+ years ago and last summer I was up on the cottage roof laying down new shingles. What I have discovered over the years is that the surgeries removed the damaged and painful surfaces, but […]
Keeping Balance at 93
I am 93 years old. Twelve years ago, I was having a difficult time dealing with the passing of my wife. My daughter suggested I try tai chi. She thought the exercise, and getting out and meeting new people, would help me deal with the grief. I found the Fung Loy Institute of Taoism Regional […]
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