The Dragon's Head Blog

We all had loads of fun and we thank our leaders Marsha Eberhardt and Sean Dennison.  Here are a few comments from some of the participants.   I am struck from the very first move how internal it is. I can feel how it’s opening my back”   All the sets we learn bring me […]

Participants from all around the world are happy to learn Hsing-I together at our new International Center in Dunedin, Florida. The workshop started with a talk from Andrew with examples from kitchen training using images of wringing dishcloths to better understand the importance of rotation in toryus. We are learning how to do toryus in […]

Our Chinese New Year Banquet was held as a Brunch, this year at the Dunedin Country Club in Dunedin, Florida. 225 participants joined local politicians, leaders and Mainsail representatives to welcome in the New Year.

Silence. Surprise. Expectation. Cosy atmosphere. Djambe followed by a group of voices singing Evening rise, spirit come… . That’s how we welcomed 2018 in the Netherlands, last January 5th, at 08:00PM at the Taoist Tai Chi Centre in Helmond … with a new year concert! For two months we called out for hidden talents among members […]

“So powerful, so profound” were the words of a first-time participant of a program at the International Centre. 173 people from various countries have gathered at the International Centre near Orangeville, Ontario, to play and practice Taoist Tai Chi® while learning more about the body and physiology. With Marsha Eberhardt as our program leader, we […]

The workshop is led by Andrew Hung and 86 members are participating. We have been working on expansion and compression, and the importance of intention in all the movements. In the sequence of moving hands as clouds and in the tor-yu we have applied the circular shape, and finally we have incorporated it in the […]

The International Center Florida hosted 99 participants this past week for the first half of Lok Hup. Long-time and brand new all learning together under the watchful eye of Allen Pearce of Portland.     “Having a full five days to work on the first half of Lok Hup is a great opportunity to learn […]

Here are two final comments from the final day of CIT Week.   Open your heart to change.   Be open to receive guidance.  

More insight, understanding and lightheartedness for tai chi, the Society, myself, and others   — Participant from USA   In New Zealand our Maori people have a word in their language manaakitanga, which means caring, respect and humanity. This is the word I think of when I am reflecting on my visit to this CIT […]

Here are some comments made at this day’s events.   “Learning to be open” “I was beginning to feel relaxation like it never felt before” “My brain finally slowed down a little bit.”  

Whether it be in the USA, UK, or Australia the experiences gained in attending our third international workshop in four weeks have reinforced in us that we are truly part of a worldwide family.   —John and Nancy, Toowoomba  

There were approximately 240 participants attending the first day of CIT Week at the International Center Florida.  

There were 220 participants from 16 countries in attendance, which made for a cosmopolitian international workshop in Colchester. There are many routes to discovering a stillness in our centre — dan yu, tor yu, chanting, sleeping meditation, and practising hosting a banquet — a delicious lunch with musical entertainment and a moving testimonial.  

What’s happening at the International Center Florida? Construction is under way in Build E, our new practice hall.   (Here is a reminder that all programs and classes have been moved to 1370 Main Street in Dunedin, Florida until construction is completed.)  Build E has had the walls and walkways around the courtyard removed and scaffolding put […]

There was a gathering of 200+ throughout the day which started with an intensive during which Honorable Mayor Julie Ward Bujalski from the city of Dunedin kicked off our celebration. She was joined by Vice Mayor Deborah Kynes and Commissioner Heather Gracy and later in the program Commissioner John Tornga. We had Dave Eggers, County […]

Greetings from Mono! Seventy participants from across Canada and the United States have gathered at the International Centre to paly Taoist Tai Chi® arts. With focus on various parts of the body, including fingertips and shoulders “facing the ceiling”, program leader Pat Bradley-White invites us to explore new ways to experience our tai chi moves. […]

What’s happening in Great Britain for International Seniors’ Day? Where can you come and participate in the events that we are organising? On Sunday 01 October, in both Colchester and Edinburgh, we’re having a day of celebration based around the global video link-up at 15:00.   Branches around the country are organising displays and open […]

Many Floridians are now making their way home  while others have begun massive clean up. Trees down, debris everywhere, damages being assessed. Crews of all sorts are being directed to the areas of critical need throughout Florida. Airlifting and dropping supplies needed. Food batteries. medical etc.  Local communication is important as most traffic lights are […]

Update: South Miami and Keys – We heard from Jill Patterson in Key Largo. They have no power and no cell service. They are allowing residents back on the Keys today. Dunedin – Closed -Still without power and residents are cleaning up. St Petersburg – Closed – Still without power and residents are cleaning up. […]

Hi All, Know you are wondering and seeing lots of news on the website and telly. Good news, overall tree damage lots of debris and some structural damage fences etc. but as far as people everyone reports doing OK. Lots of power outages in most areas and cell phones running low on charge. The Fenway […]