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Workshop at International Center in Florida – Day One
Participants of Taoist Tai Chi® from near and far gathered at the International Center in Dunedin, Florida starting on Wednesday February 22, 2017 for a five-day workshop. We started working together right away on cultivating a sense of stillness in movement not only with the jongs but during „tai chi set! Same thing!“
Chinese New Year Banquet in Pleasant Hill, California
Volunteers were chopping, slicing and cooking all week in preparation for the Chinese New Year banquet at the Pleasant Hill Center of the San Francisco Bay area branch of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA. Over 70 members and guests attended from all over the San Francisco Bay area. With the amount of […]
Celebrating the First Intensive and Chinese New Year Banquet in San Diego, California
Practitioners of Taoist Tai Chi® arts in San Diego, California held their first Taoist Tai Chi® intensive. On Feb 4th over 20 participants from north and south California, Scottsdale, Florida, Mexico and Canada attended on a bright and beautiful southern California day. Allen Pearce, USA Director, lead the intensive. After the morning session of working […]
International Center Florida Construction Update
Many people have asked about the status of our resident owl. She is a small screech owl according to the Audubon Society. As construction progresses she is being moved around a bit but still seems happy to be here. The Audubon Society will still need to catch her before she goes into nesting mode. She […]
Fung Loy Kok Week at International Center Florida
Here are some aspects of the first Fung Loy Kok Week at the International Center Florida.
Chinese New Year’s Banquet at International Centre Florida
We gathered to celebrate the 2017 Chinese New Year at a banquet at the International Centre in Florida.
Snow Shoveling Party in Portland, Oregon
A sudden and unexpected snowstorm of historic proportions hit Portland, Oregon the night of 1/10/17, immobilizing the city and closing the branch for 2 days. On Friday the branch issued an invitation to a snow shoveling party to clear the sidewalks and the parking lot. People showed up with shovels (including a spiffy wheeled version) […]
Fung Loy Kok Week at International Center Florida
Here are pictures from the first day of FLK Week at the Internatianal Center in Dunedin, Florida.
Central Region Workshop Report from Dunedin, Florida — Day Five
Here is another testimonial from a participant of the program about the power of Taoist Tai Chi® arts. I came to Taoist Tai Chi® practice seeking to improve my balance. I have trauma induced vertigo from a motorcycle accident. I had just come to a stop when a car hit me doing 35-40 mph. The […]
Central Region Workshop Report from Dunedin, Florida — Day Four
Many hands make for light work.
Central Region Workshop Report from Dunedin, Florida — Day Three
The week is going like a walk in the park. – Roseann Merriam, Dunedin, FL It’s amazing how much easier it is to do it correctly! – Margaret Zabor, Temple Terrace, FL It’s fun working with a light heart in summer weather. – Anne Reuber, Stratford, Ontario Tony demos with slow, gentle […]
Central Region Workshop Report from Dunedin, Florida — Day Two
In group donyu practice, I shared the story of how I learned the donyu. My first donyu experience took a long time as pain was a bigger guide than the three instructors that finally taught me. Effectively, the donyu saved my life, and is still a big part of it. Barb, our group leader, asked […]
Central Region Workshop Report from Dunedin, Florida
Today is the first day of the Central Region Workshop in Dunedin, Florida. We are enjoying the warm winter weather, cheerfully chopping vegetables. We also worked hard on connections and timing in our toryus and donyus.
Kayaking at the International Center Florida
Paddle to Honeymoon Island and birdwatch. Relax a bit. Use turning the spine in a beautiful environment like one group did in November. Look carefully. You might recognize a mighty kayaker or two! Marsha had a great time and so will you. Marsha Eberhardt, Pegoty Packman, and others decided to explore the waterfront of the […]
Tampa Bay Area Holiday Party in Tampa, Florida
The Tampa Bay, Florida branches came together on December 10th, for their first joint holiday party. Over 170 participants from Dunedin, Brandon, St Petersburg, Temple Terrace and Sarasota met at the historic Centro Asturiano de Tampa, a recently renovated 1902 Spanish social club. In keeping with the Spanish theme, participants were treated to a performance of a trio of flamenco dancers, […]
Holiday Gala in Portland, Oregon
For over a decade the Portland branch has enjoyed a holiday gala including a festive meal and intensive. This year 140 participants enjoyed a meal with delicious entrees from the branch kitchen plus mouthwatering potluck sides, salads and desserts. The windowsill snowmen from our first „Make a Snowman Contest“ (no real snow allowed) were honored […]
St Petersburg FL host Graduation Brunch
Over 35 people participated in a Graduation Brunch hosted by the St Petersburg, FL branch. Participants joined the fun by bringing in their favorite dishes. After the final class all enjoyed all the tasty treats.
International Center Florida Construction Update for November 16, 2016
Bees Bees have decided to to join us in a tree located behind the house. They are hard working aggressive honey bees according to the beekeepers we have asked to come out to move them. One of our participants, Steve Klar, of Klar and Klar Architects, is also a beekeeper. He and his friend set up […]
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 […]
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