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CIT Week – January 2020
Participants‘ thoughts during the Retreat! „My fatigue allowed me to work more deeply, letting go. I was feeling much more energized. I have a new appreciation.“ – Southern Interior, Pacific Region, Canada „I am feeling it working very deeply in mind and body.“ – North Conway, New Hampshire, USA „CIT Week was amazing! Never have […]
Getting Ready for You!
Many hands make light work. Where have you heard this before? On the move at International Center Florida
Harmony and Chanting at CIT Week
Hundreds of participants chanted to help others and find balance, harmony and stillness during CIT Week.
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 […]
Day Six of CIT Week, 2017 in Orangeville
The last set of the week feels more together. Still time to play tai chi with Golden Cock Stands on One Leg, and then it’s time to close. Come back next year!
Smiling Faces and Happy Bellies
The hard-working kitchen team were thanked at CIT Week for their amazing feat of ensuring the hundreds of CIT participants and volunteers were well-fed with meals three times a day plus snacks. The team also provided jai for All Souls at the International Centre last weekend, and food for a reception and luncheon on the […]
Glorious start to final day of CIT
The rainbow bursts like magic on mine eyes! In hues of ancient promise there imprest … “ – Charles Tennyson Turner Leroy bet me I couldn’t find a pot of gold at the end, and I told him that was a stupid bet because the rainbow was enough.“ – Rita Mae Brown God’s illumined promise.“ […]
Tenth Anniversary of Three Religions Temple and Awareness Day #1 During Day Four of CIT Week, 2017 in Orangeville
Brief the dragon legs Prepare the temple and start chanting Chanters and public offerings Enliven the dragon, bring on the confetti Speeches from distinguished guests All join in the sutra Presentation of photo contest winners Tidy up, cards displayed, walking tour
Day Three of CIT Week, 2017 in Orangeville
You are getting into a rhythm. Talking to people from all over the world, practising together, session of Taoist Tai Chi® practice, the meals, the meetings where you are given the opportunity to learn how we do things in the society. It’s basically the whole package. What happens is that your body starts to loosen […]
Day Two of CIT Week, 2017 in Orangeville
When we were in a group and practicing a dan-yu, we worked together and helped me very much. It helps with the move when the whole group has the same timing and go together. For me, when Tony was working with me it was interesting the way he asked questions, explaining the changing and the […]
Day One of CIT Week, 2017 in Orangeville
It’s like home, coming back home, and it’s very fun to meet again many people from all over the world who have come to the workshop. This year I feel more the family aspect of the society. Really like everybody is together. It’s easy to speak to everybody and to work together. When the directors […]
Buzz grows at International Centre
The dinner tables are getting fuller and louder as people begin gathering from around the world for the programs about to begin at the International Centre. And everyone is helping with keeping the Centre running smoothly and looking beautiful. Even the pandas are getting new coats. The north field is looking like a real vineyard, […]
Day 5 CIT Week at International Center Florida
Comments from participants… If I could do Taoist Tai Chi® practice seven hours a day everyday I think I could live forever. – Mona Pinette I had the most wonderful happy clouds. – Amy Weisberg Every single person learns something when we practice Taoist Tai Chi® arts.- Renate Ewart Thanks to our wonderful […]
Day 4 CIT Week at International Center Florida
More comments from CIT week participants… Enlightening- Anonymous After four days of the workshop my body has already reset. – Willy van de Sman Perfect weather, perfect workshop, perfect food, perfect instruction. – An Oregonian I am loving the workshop. My brain wants to explode but I don’t want it to explode. I want to […]
Day 3 CIT Week at International Center Florida
This is my first workshop and it has been amazing. The corrections I received have been of tremendous help in the continuous improvement of my Taoist Tai Chi® practice. – Jojo Khoo Expansive experiences! – Linda Thompson I am always amazed at how much I thought I knew. – Ed Bell Our goal is to […]
Day 2 CIT week at International Center Florida
Comments from participants… My injury is not limiting me, I am limiting me. – Judy Melcher-King Tons of energy, camaraderie. Great seeing old friends from all over the world. – Donna Jackson Taoist Tai Chi® arts made me a calmer person. Even my colleagues noticed. – Grace Lau
Day 1 CIT week at International Center Florida
Day 1: CIT Week at the International Center Florida with over 220 participants from all over the world.
Reflections of a Dragon Leg
CIT Week is not just about learning the upgrades in the set; it has much more to offer. This CIT week I had the privilege and honor to be a dragon leg. You might ask: What does being a dragon leg have to do with Tai Chi? Well, I will tell you this is my […]
Memories of IAD 2016
Some of our talented photographers have provided these images from Yonge Dundas Square in Toronto and Wong Dai Sin Temple on International Awareness Day this year.
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