The Dragon's Head Blog
Denmark @ CIT Week
573 people sharing experience with the dan-yu and how to teach „dropping”. And how easy it is to make it complicated and losing the balance on the way. So my biggest take away from the afternoon is to get the simple focus of Balance – Drop – Smile into the practice. — Nis, Denmark
United Kingdom @ CIT Week
It’s day one of CIT Week and people are gathering for the afternoon session. Some are relaxing in the shade, some are doing tor-yus, and some are fighting over the last of the tasty buns – Theo (Cambridge, UK)
Slovakia @ CIT Week
Balance, drop, smile, eyes level – these were the most used words during the 1st day of CIT week. 573 participants from around the world gathered to work together not only on 108 movements. Excellent beginning was provided with inspiring discussions which make as think about our transformations and tremendous buns baked with the same […]
All Souls ends at the International Centre
All Souls ceremonies have now been held at Wong Dai Sin Temple and at the International Centre. The final All Souls ceremony for this year will be held from Saturday August 13 till Monday August 15 at the Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi head office, D’Arcy St, in Toronto.
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 […]
We have liftoff!
CIT Week is launched at the International Centre, near Orangeville. Lots of happy faces and reunions of friends. We’ve done our first two sets together and organised ourselves quietly into 71 groups in just under 15 minutes!
T minus 22 hours till CIT liftoff …
We’re ready and waiting for the registration rush. Today is mass pick-up day for the transport team as the family flies in from around the world and Canada.
T minus 36 hours till CIT liftoff …
We look rather beautiful at the International Centre at night-time too …
All Souls at the International Centre
Chanters are serving the community this weekend by taking part in All Souls ceremonies at the International Centre, near Orangeville.
T minus 43 hours till CIT lift-off …
… and we’re looking gorgeous! Can’t wait for the party to start.
International Center Florida Construction Update for August 4, 2016
The International Center Florida is a very busy place. Workers this week included master carpenters, electricians, stucco installers, dry wall installers and foam insulation installers. The southwest wing of the building, which we knew was the most damaged by termites and water, has temporary shoring placed on the exterior walls to prevent movement as workers prepare […]
Awareness Day in Portland, Oregon
The Portland branch held its Awareness Day on July 30th. Over 20 members walked and rode the light rail together to do three demos in Portland parks. It was a beautiful sunny day and members of the public seemed to enjoy it as much as we did. Our goal is to have 40 members next Awareness Day.
Joy, gratitude and internals at Lok Hup Week
Participants in the Taoist Tai Chi® arts at the International Centre, near Orangeville, have lots to say about this week’s Lok Hup program as they work on having fun and finding balance. Here are just a few of their comments. „I’m grateful for the time inside the workshop and outside of it with all the great […]
Holyrood, Newfoundland Annual Intensive and BBQ
On July 9, 32 members of the Newfoundland branch (Atlantic Region, Canada) plus friends and family gathered for our annual intensive and BBQ in beautiful Holyrood, near St John’s. The three hour intensive included practice of several moves and, of course, sets. This annual event is another great way for newer members to become more […]
Tai Chi on the Beach at Wasaga Beach, Ontario
Sand and sunshine greeted 70 participants from all of our locations as they arrived on the shores of Wasaga Beach, the site of the longest freshwater beach in the world, for our Tai Chi on the Beach event. This was another one of our 20th anniversary celebrations in the Collingwood branch. Over 20 people from the […]
Démonstration au quai Paquet à Lévis
Dimanche le 10 juillet dernier, plusieurs participants de la Rive-Nord et Rive-Sud de Québec, ont profité d’un tout nouvel aménagement pour « connecter » et promouvoir les arts Taoist Tai Chi® lors d’une démonstration au quai Paquet à Lévis. Les démonstrateurs et leurs 108 mouvements ont réussi à piquer la curiosité de nombreuses personnes qui étaient venus […]
Minister of Agriculture and MLA Join in Practicing Taoist Tai Chi® Arts
The British Columbia Minister of Agriculture Norm Letnick joined Farmers’ Market manager Helen Fathers, Brian Bethel of Fung Loy Kok Surrey branch, and Surrey-White Rock Member of Legislative Assembly Gordon Hogg in practicing Taoist Tai Chi® arts at the White Rock Farmers’ Market on July 3rd, 2016. Courtesy: Black Press
All Souls Festival Begins at Wong Dai Sin Temple
Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi® holds All Souls events at each of our three temples annually. This practice follows Master Moy Lin Shin’s wishes to heal the sick and soothe the deceased. All Souls begins this year with Taoist chanting ceremonies at our Wong Dai Sin Temple today. Ceremonies will also be held at […]
Health Recovery in full swing!
It is now day three of the Health Recovery Program here at the International Taoist Tai Chi Centre near Orangeville, and what an inspiring experience it has been thus far! During the first few days, our knowledgeable instructor Jim helped us build a strong foundation through countless tor-yus and dan-yus. He explained that the quality […]
San Francisco Bay Area Intensives
Paul Harmon from Fairbanks was our guest instructor at the recent intensives of Taoist Tai Chi® arts held in Palo Alto, Oakland, and Pleasant Hill. Members from all locations in the San Francisco Bay area branch were in attendance and had a great time listening to Paul’s stories and instruction. Thank you Paul and everyone […]
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