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International Programs
Edmonton Sabre Program
It was an incredible experience coming together to learn the Sabre set in Edmonton, Canada. There was an air of excitement and anticipation as 74 of us arrived. For most this would be the first time we would learn this set so we were beginners again, nervous yet eager. We learned that the connection comes […]
International Workshop in Helmond, Holland
Wholly 110 participants from 14 countries worked together to find balance, practice timing and experience feeling at the international workshop. After meditation the set was a completely different experience , so much quieter and calmer. What a joy.
Finding Balance, Timing and Feeling at International Workshop in Edinburgh, Scotland
The first international workshop after CIT (Continuing Instructor in Training) Week is a particularly friendly and intimate event. Participants have been practising a potent mixture of foundation exercises and moves from the set. We’ve been working on some of themes from CIT Week – balance, timing, feeling – and discovering that these can […]
Awareness Day Display in Edinburgh, Great Britain
For the second of TTCS Great Britain’s Awareness Day displays this year members from around the Scottish region were joined by early arrivals for the two-day international workshop. We did many sets, we attracted attention, we spoke to people and we ran taster sessions. We brought a little bit of our International Awareness Day in […]
The Heart Intention (L’intention du cœur)
(Le français suit plus bas) During the night, the full moon brightens the surroundings like a celestial lamppost. In the morning of the 2nd day, the radiant sun replaces the dismal and rain of the day before. The early risers gather at the temple. With great joy, we practise Taoist chanting. This practice wakes […]
Arrêter la charrette et demander la direction (Stop cart and ask directions)
(English below) La semaine de Lok Hup s’est amorcée au Centre international sous une pluie fine et dans une atmosphère apaisée par le chanting matinal. La première journée a été une occasion d’arrêter la charrette et demander la direction. En fait, il s’agit ici du nom du premier des 66 mouvements du Lok Hup […]
Première journée de la semaine Lok Hup / Day One of Lok Hup Week
Arrêter la charrette et demander la direction (English below) La semaine de Lok Hup s’est amorcée au Centre international sous une pluie fine et dans une atmosphère apaisée par le chanting matinal. La première journée a été une occasion d’arrêter la charrette et demander la direction. En fait, il s’agit ici du nom du premier […]
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!
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 […]
International Workshop in Krakow, Poland
Many of us have been waiting for these days, and preparation for the workshop began weeks and even months in advance. Karen Laughlin led the workshop, with the support of European Regional Centre members. There were 176 participants for 5 days and 13 additional people joined the weekend. Like every workshop, this one was also unique. One […]
Stretching and Turning in Cambridge, England
A beautiful setting for a beautiful art. Dr. Karen Laughlin treated us to a concise and concentrated form of the weekend workshop. How can three hours pass so quickly and enjoyably?
Portland Branch Potluck Picnic and Intensive
The Vancouver, Washington location of the Portland Branch hosted a potluck picnic and intensive at their longtime rental site, the Boys & Girls Club. The food was delicious and abundant as were smiles and good cheer as we enjoyed perfect weather, good food, and good company. Well over 60 enjoyed the picnic and over 50 […]
Having Fun with Immortality
For many it was great to see Dr. Karen Laughlin return to Colchester again, after several years, and for others it was a wonderful opportunity to meet her for the very first time. For all of us it was a special time, a chance to hear some stories about Mr. Moy and also the Eight […]
International Programmes as Family Gatherings
Part of the joy the Society brings to us are the opportunities for the family to get together, deepen our understanding of the Taoist Tai Chi® arts and get to know each other better. This year Allen Pearce from Portland, Oregon was assigned to lead our International programme and was able to spend an extra day […]
The Regional Workshop and the 20th Anniversary of the TTCS of Ukraine
On the last weekend of May the Regional Workshop for Central Europe took place in Lviv, Ukraine. It was led by Ankie Boumans from the Netherlands. There were 53 participants: from Hungary, Poland and Ukraine. At the beginning we worked on the foundations, paying special attention to stretching. Lots of time was dedicated to brush […]
A Summer Tai Chi Week Focused on Balance
(Version française plus bas. French version below.) How many times have we heard the word balance from the mouths of our instructors? From our beginnings in a beginner class, we were taught to maintain balance in our movements. Well, throughout this week, Tony Kwong has again guided us to the constant search for good balance […]
5-Day International Workshop, Ballina, Ireland, June 2017
117 members from 10 countries happily practising Taoist Tai Chi in Ballina, Ireland. We began the morning with chanting, The 10,000 Buddhist Sutra and started the workshop with 2 sets followed by Standing Meditation. Even the hall was smiling after our 3rd morning of the Ireland International Workshop. Smiles continued as we did our tasks. Many hands […]
Tenth Anniversary of Taoist Tai Chi® Arts in Norway
On the 27th of May 2017, 54 members were gathered in Oslo for a one-day intensive followed by a banquet in the evening to celebrate ten years of Taoist Tai Chi® practice in Norway. Members were gathered from Scandinavia, Great Britain, Italy and Slovakia. We were grateful to receive instruction from a representative from the European Regional […]
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