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Ireland’s First Beginner Weekend

Ireland’s First Beginner Weekend

In June of this year, during our International Workshop in Ballina, a seed was sown as a result of a conversation with our Norwegian colleagues. The conversation was about Beginner Weekends. Inspired by Norway’s success we began to plan! A few months later after many helpful emails from the Society in Norway we held our […]
Weight Shifting in Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland

Weight Shifting in Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland

108 moves … and all made up of don-yus and tor-yus! “Isn’t that simple?”, is the question. “Yes, but not easy!” Instructions and advice follows…. “Smile! Not so serious, Relax” “Do you see the don-yu and tor-yu in each movement of the set? It makes it stronger and better.” “Call it out. Call out clearly, […]
Fifth Taichiathon Held in Ireland

Fifth Taichiathon Held in Ireland

Congratulations to all 69 participants of the 5th annual Taichiathon in our national centre in Ballina, County, Mayo, Ireland. Practicing tai chi sets from 8am – 8pm, eating home-cooked food, drinking pu-erh tea and chatting, strengthens our bodies as well as the friendships we make while participating in this wonderful art of health with friends […]
November in Ireland is Taichiathon Time

November in Ireland is Taichiathon Time

This  is our 4th annual Taichiathon, taking place in our national centre in Ballina. Members from all Irish branches — some practising Taoist Tai Chi® arts for years, some who have not even finished a beginner class — came along to enjoy this event together. Everyone gave a donation to help Dunedin.  We started at […]
International Workshop in Ballina, Ireland

International Workshop in Ballina, Ireland

  How does an International Workshop of Taoist Tai Chi® arts in Ireland start? Weatherwise, with sunshine! And the same sunny and joyful atmosphere was felt by all participants when we started under Tony Kwong’s guidance with our foundation exercises. And how does an International Workshop in Ireland continue, in this our 20th anniversary year? […]
Ireland’s 3rd Tai-chi-athon in Ballina

Ireland’s 3rd Tai-chi-athon in Ballina

For Ireland’s 3rd Tai-chi-athon in Ballina 71 participants gathered together throughout Saturday 29th November in a constant cycle of sets. Working together in harmony we benefitted ourselves whilst raising funds for our International centre in Florida.
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