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Sword Workshop in Dunedin, Florida
I have taken the sword workshop many times and each time I come away from the workshop with a renewed appreciation for the depth and scope of the tai chi Mr. Moy has given us. Frustrating but fun. Challenging. Great workout. Will do it again. So different! Learning sword as a beginning student […]
Art Gala Social and Fundraiser in Portland, Oregon
A room overflowing with original paintings, prints, photographs, ceramics, quilts, hand weaving, jewelry and a splendid donated collection of Chinese guardian lions greeted those who attended the art gala. Participants and their guests enjoyed gourmet foods and wine while viewing and bidding on the art donated by members. The art inspired lively conversation and the […]
Wellness Fair Demonstration in Portland, Oregon
The Portland Branch was invited to the Federal Building in downtown Portland for a second year to participate in a Wellness Fair as part of an employee appreciation day. We demoed throughout the two-hour event, talked to employees about the health-enhancing qualities of Taoist Tai Chi®, and directed interested persons to beginning classes and health […]
Raising Arizona Awareness
From November to April participants of the Phoenix, Arizona metro area location took part in the 6th Street Market Fair in Tempe. We conducted demonstrations, shared information about the organization, communicated the health benefits of Taoist Tai Chi® practice, and became involved in the community. The Downtown Tempe Agency, whose mission statement is „…to be […]
Celebrating Earth Day in Louisville, Kentucky
Several participants of Taoist Tai Chi® arts came out to celebrate Earth Day by forming a team and participating in Louisville’s Earth Walk. We did a set on the Iroquois amphitheater stage before the walk and then after the 5K walk we did another set silhouetted at the top of the amphitheater. Singers on the […]
Second Half of Lok Hup in Dunedin, Florida
Practicing and learning together,meditating together,eating together, tasking together, and visiting the almost complete practice hall at the International Center. We were honored by the participation of Marsha Eberhardt, president of the International Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi Society. What an amazing week we’ve had! 109 eager participants worked together to understand and apply the […]
First Session of Taoist Tai Chi® Arts at New Practice Hall of International Center Florida
Participants of Lok Hup Week held in Dunedin, Florida, USA, were the first to practice Taoist Tai Chi® arts in the new practice hall at the International Center Florida. This Friday after all the workers left for the weekend participants carpooled to the International Center’s new practice hall. They were met by the construction project managers […]
Study Shows Tai Chi Has Similar or Greater Benefits Than Aerobic Exercise for Fibromyalgia
According to a new study from Tufts University and Brown University tai chi results in similar or greater improvement in fibromyalgia symptoms when compared to aerobic exercise. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health sent this bulletin this week. A more comprehensive spotlight on the study reports that „tai chi appears to be as effective […]
Easter Sunday at the Beach in Dunedin, Florida
On Easter Sunday 43 people went to enjoy the view, the weather, the company and two sets before the Lok Hup II program. It was a wonderful peaceful morning with friends. The folks from Dunedin, Florida welcome everyone to Lok Hup Week and extend an invitation to join us at the International Center Florida Grand […]
Taoist Tai Chi at the United Nations
A small group from the New York City/Tri-State branch had the honor to present Taoist Tai Chi® arts at the United Nations General Assembly on March 24th for the Lions Club International, a global volunteer organization dedicated to helping the community. Having a long relationship with the UN, the Lions hold an annual international conference in this majestic hall. […]
Taoist Tai Chi Society at Live Strong Health Expo in Concord, California
It was an enjoyable outreach activity and we hope to see several new faces at our Taoist Tai Chi center.
New York City Tri-State Workshop
On March 10th and 11th, 71 participants from the northeast region came together for a national weekend program. Over the course of the weekend we did numerous sets, and explored full weight transfers, coiling and spiraling in our toryus. We then worked to integrate these sensations into some of the movements of the set. We […]
Chinese New Year Celebration in Pleasant Hill, California
The Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA San Francisco Bay Area branch members celebrated the Year of the Dog in Pleasant Hill, California . The 100 plus members with family and friends dined on a traditional Chinese New Year eight-course banquet. Entertainment also included Dr. Blues performing a medley of dog songs (Police […]
Workshop Report from Portland, Oregon
Dozens of Portland participants were joined by those flying in from Alaska, Texas, and California, as well as driving from the corners of the Portland Branch (Newport and Oregon City in Oregon/Seattle and Vancouver in Washington) for a total of 97 tai chiers not counting the amazing Portland kitchen team which provided us with delicious and […]
Chinese New Year Banquet in Portland, Oregon
The Portland branch celebrated the Chinese New Year with lots of energy and a great spirit of community. As our branch grows so does this event. For weeks, days and especially in the last hours before the event the branch was a beehive of creative activity. The decibel level was high during the social hour […]
Making Dumplings in Ithaca, New York
Jackie Mei from the Ithaca, New York branch offered a class in making dumplings. People bought raffle tickets and the lucky eight people chosen made a couple of hundred dumplings. Some of them they ate right away but most were the appetizers at the branch’s Chinese New Year banquet on Saturday. Money was raised for the […]
Women and Taoist Arts Workshop at the International Center in Florida
Participants from all over the USA and Canada came together to participate in the weekend workshop lead by Joé Thibault and Nicole Morency. Dr. Tatiana Huguenin from the Sarasota branch also gave a brief presentation on how Taoist Tai Chi® practice affects the body. Participants had many wonderful things to say after the program. „A […]
Annual High Tea at the International Center in Florida
The Dunedin branch held its annual high tea this past Tuesday. Ladies wore their best hats and gentlemen wore suits. We started with lovely British tea and scones freshly baked by our participants. They were followed by a variety of tea sandwiches and ended with fresh Florida strawberries — plain and chocolate-dipped of course. During all of this […]
Interfaith Day at St. Stephen’s in Brandon, Florida
Participants from the Brandon, Florida branch joined in a tai chi demo at St. Stephen’s Interfaith Day event where 180 8th graders from a variety of denominations (Catholic, Jewish, Muslim) attended. „It is one of our favorite demos,” participants said. Not only does it satisfy our aims and objectives, it also promotes compassion and understanding […]
Quan Yin Illumination Ceremony in St Petersburg, Florida
Last Saturday January 27 approximately 40 people came to the St Petersburg, Florida center for the Quan Yin illumination chanting lead by Sean Denison. For many it was their first time chanting. Sean’s explanation of the ceremony was informative and helped the newcomers understand what they were seeing and hearing.
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