The Dragon's Head Blog
Preparing for the Seniors‘ Workshop on Center-Do-Day in Helmond, Netherlands
The day started off with a continuing class. We deepened our understanding of the danyu and applied our practice of Taoist Tai Chi® arts in appear to close entrance and cross hands. About 30 people enjoyed delicious tray-baked chicken for lunch. The market stall with cuttings and seedlings was a meeting place throughout the […]
Volunteering On the Trail in Dunedin, Florida
It was a perfect 65°F early morning as we gathered our „single whip“ grabbers, buckets and bags. We volunteer to keep a mile clean on our Pinellas County bike and walking trail and are fortunate to have our mile near the International Center in Florida. We also like that our portion of the trail parallels […]
Springtime at the International Centre
Nearly 130 participants from many parts of the globe arrived at the International Centre for Spring Tai Chi Week. Along with the blush of early spring the delicate blooms of the season and the hardy heather we came to learn and practice Taoist Tai Chi® arts including, among other things, how to work together. For […]
International Center Florida Construction Update for the Week Ending May 1, 2016
Things are progressing at the International Center in Florida. In building A, the historic Fenway Hotel, a mock-up room is being constructed to allow for changes that may be needed. The electrical room had 12 feed lines installed under the footer and then concrete was poured to secure them. […]
Mother’s Day Banquet in Sarasota, Florida
Nearly 80 joined in on the fun at the Mother’s Day banquet hosted by the Sarasota, Florida branch. A full seven-course dinner was served bringing oohhhs and aahhhhs from the delighted participants. The menu comprised a spring salad with blueberries, cranberry chicken, sweet and sour fish and more. It was easy to understand the happy […]
Youth Evening in Canada’s Capital
Twenty-one participants and five children gathered at the Ottawa branch one Friday in April for a youth evening. In the true spirit of Fung Loy Kok the practice was accessible and beneficial to all regardless of age. Everyone warmed up with a set, danyus and toryus, while waiting for dinner to arrive. Then, over Chinese […]
International Workshop Comes to a Close in Edinburgh, Scotland
After a week of instruction covering the early part of the set, the International Workshop in Edinburgh approaches its end. Here are today’s volunteers and the kitchen crew for the week. Not seen here in their entirety is the great number of volunteers from the local branch who came in for a morning or an […]
Saturday Morning at International Workshop in Edinburgh, Scotland
On Saturday morning there are new arrivals who join the International Workshop in Edinburgh to practice Taoist Tai Chi® arts. The food chopping team increases production. The practice floor fills with open friendly (and soon to be hungry) faces.
International Workshop in Edinburgh – Friday morning
Outwardly, it looks similar – some chanting, some tai chi, some standing, preparing lunch – but inwardly it feels different, because now it’s the third day, and the transformation is progressing.
Day 2 of the International Workshop in Edinburgh
Tuesday’s workshop session in Edinburgh started with two Sets, some quiet standing, and some quiet walking Who better to prepare the fruit for the morning break than our friends from Spain?
National Program in Canada’s Eastern Region
The Eastern Centre was a hub of activity for the week leading up to the national program. All the work that goes into preparing for such an event was performed with a sense of tranquility that reflects our collective experience in practicing Taoist Tai Chi® arts. Those days working as busy bees hinted at great […]
Edinburgh International Workshop gets under way
The current International Workshop got under way in Edinburgh got under way this morning. Participants from ten countries welcomed workshop leader Marsha Eberhardt. Volunteers from the local branch had come in for the morning to help make lunch, during the first Set of the week. After the Set – what better way to continue […]
Patience at National Program in Winnipeg, Canada
On the weekend of April 9 and 10, 49 participants gathered in Winnipeg for a national program led by Joé Thibault. Joé worked with us to deepen our understanding of the meditative aspects of Taoist Tai Chi® arts. She taught us that proper form is important for internal movement and that this structure can help […]
International Center Florida Hosts Tampa Bay Area Participants
The International Center Florida hosted 230 participants for lunch and a tour of the facilities on April 14th. Members of the Dunedin Branch were very busy in preparation for participants from all over the Tampa Bay area coming to Dunedin Thursday morning. Upon arriving, participants walked the grounds outside of the construction fence around buildings A […]
Inaugural Seniors‘ Workshop in New Zealand
A group of 16 seniors came together in Tauranga, New Zealand on Monday April 4, for the first seniors‘ workshop to be held in New Zealand. After the participants worked on the foundations in the morning, with particular emphasis on danyus, the group left the clubrooms for a visit to the historic Elms Gardens the […]
Forever Young in Rijswijk, Netherlands
8 April 2016, Rijswijk. For the third time, the seniors committee in The Netherlands organized an intensive spiced with an afternoon delight of playing traditional Dutch games. Thirty-six members represented the cities of Helmond, Delft, Rijswijk, Voorschoten, Rotterdam, Dordrecht, Weert, Haarlem, Limburg and Chiltern (Great Britain)! Before the start of the program, one member asked, what […]
Wong Dai Sin Temple nominated for an Award: VOTE!!
The Wong Dai Sin Temple on Steeles Avenue in Toronto is nominated for the AZ People’s Choice Award for Design Excellence! As winning that Award not only celebrates the amazing architecture of this special building, it also helps promote who we are and the amazing & special things we do, so this is a request […]
International Workshop in Rome
The weekend of the 9th and 10th of April Rome experienced another exciting international workshop, led by Paul Davies, member of the FLK Board of Directors and the ERC, and Kerstin Gummelt, member of the ERC. Participating were 87 people from seven different countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Great Britain, Switzerland, Germany and Italy). Paul reminded us that […]
Grande Prairie Regional Program and Quilt Raffle
At the end of a very exciting program and Chinese New Year banquet the Grande Prairie Branch announced the winner of the wonderful, colourful quilt donated by our talented member, Helen Botha. Our participants sold the tickets far in advance of the raffle date and we are pleased to announce that the winner was Ruth Lovlin. […]
Together Again in Wellington, New Zealand
Wherein a continuing instructor reports on an international workshop of Taoist Tai Chi® arts held in Wellington, New Zealand, March 16-20, 2016. Arriving early on the first day of the international workshop, I was thrilled to meet up with old friends and acquaintances from past workshops and other tai chi events. There is a real […]
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