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London (ON) branch has a new home with new friends
We now occupy the basement of St Stephen Memorial Anglican Church. Finding the rental space was a welcome gift after a long search, not only because of the situation (a large main room, plus office space, plus kitchen!), but also because the church leaders have been so welcoming. They embrace our philosophy, and have even […]
Development surge underway in downtown Dunedin
Meanwhile, a short distance south of downtown, the Taoist Tai Chi Society is deep into its formidable rehabilitation of the 1920s era Mediterranean-style Fenway hotel property on Edgewater Drive (Alternate 19) it bought three years ago for $2.8 million. The interior has been gutted and the structure is being reinforced where needed, society President Pegoty Packman […]
Brightening up a grey summer
Awareness Day in East Anglia, Great Britain, August 29 2015 A meal and an intensive on Friday night, then chanting, jai and Awareness Day on Saturday, the one day of the week it didn’t rain, made for a full and enjoyable weekend. We accompanied a rock concert in the park […]
Reaching out the Portuguese Speaking Community in Greater Toronto Area
Over the last years the Portuguese Association has been continuously sending information about the International Awareness Day (IAD) to the Portuguese Language Media of Toronto. The objective has been to reach out the considerably big Portuguese Speaking Community resident in Greater Toronto Area. In 2011 the contact with the Consulate General of Portugal in Toronto opened […]
Medical Students Try Taoist Tai Chi® Arts
The Taoist Tai Chi Society of Australia was delighted to partner with the Global Health Conference (GHC) organized by the Australian Medical Students Association in Perth in August 2015. GHC is the flagship global health event for medical students from Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific. More than 650 delegates attended the event. We […]
Tai Chi to the Rescue
I knew that this would not be like taking a pill where 20 minutes later you feel better. I understood that this was (and is) a developmental practice, that it takes time. And it takes what we in Taoist Tai Chi call intention. But it didn’t even take a year for the pain in my hip […]
CIT Week Group photo
1990 2015
Prime of Your Life Day at the Clark County Fair
On August 12th, the Vancouver, WA location/Portland Branch enjoyed hosting a booth at the Prime of Your Life Day at the Clark County Fair. The orange BALANCE banner flew all 10 days of the fair visible to over 270,000 attendees. Members from Washington State and Oregon enjoyed doing a stage demo and were still smiling […]
First International Workshop in Switzerland
On June 27-28, we had the opportunity to hold a first international workshop in Switzerland. We feel really privileged to have had the chance to experience such a nice adventure. Thank you! From the very beginning, the workshop planning conveyed a nice “working together” and “helping each other” spirit within the organization team. Very rapidly, […]
Awareness Day in Bristol, UK
50 Taoist Tai Chi Society participants from 3 different branches took part in the Awareness Day celebrations in Millennium Square in central Bristol. Sparkling summer sunshine, combined with a vibrant part of Bristol city, provided a perfect setting for the display. Many flyers for local classes were handed out, and it was perhaps our most […]
A Dragon Comes To Dunedin to Celebrate International Awareness Day
Free demonstrations, brunch, presentations from national and local dignitaries, and the unveiling of our fabulous Dragon Bike Rack marked Taoist Tai Chi® International Awareness Day on Thursday, August 13. The unveiling was held at the Taoist Tai Chi International Center Florida, 453 Edgewater Dr., Dunedin, FL. The functional art was dedicated to Ron Boucher, a very […]
Let’s get the party started
This year’s CIT week has begun at the International Centre in Canada with 547 participants being taught by Tony Kwong. As the hundreds of people arrived over the weekend they practised “eyes see, hands do” and helped with the many jobs needed to take care of ourselves over the week.
Harmonious meeting of East and West
East and West have joined together harmoniously with the Grand Opening of the Wong Dai Sin Taoist Temple at Steeles Avenue in Toronto, Canada. Special guests brought good wishes and congratulations, with one describing the new temple as a “truly wonderful addition” to the region. Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism international president Marsha Eberhardt […]
Update – International Center Florida
Construction on the new International Center Florida is at full speed. Workers are very busy making structural repairs and framing rooms in the Main Building called Building A. Completion of the A Building, the former Historic Fenway Hotel, is scheduled for Summer of 2016. Flags are now flying on the flagpole in the front […]
Heads up! National Program & Autumn Moon Celebration in Calgary, sept 25-27.
We send our warmest Invitation to all of our Tai Chi friends and family to join us as we deepen our training and gather in community as participants of Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi ®arts. More info (Poster, Sign Up sheet, and registration form) will be available at your locations. We hope to see you all in Calgary […]
Dunedin meets Toronto
Earlier this summer, Dunedin Mayor Ward Bujalski and other Dunedin ambassadors met with Taoist Tai Chi Society Executive Director Andrew Hung, board President Marsha Eberhardt and various staff members at their headquarters in Toronto. Read full article >
International Center Florida – Quilt Fundraiser
Judy Lever-Duffy from the Key Largo/Miami Branch has generously donated a Florida themed quilt to raise money for the International Center. The quilt will be auctioned off at the November International Workshops in Florida.
Beginners Weekend in Newport, South Wales
The Western Region Centre in Newport hosted its first Beginners Weekend on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July 2015. Over 60 people attended, with a mix of complete beginners, current beginners, continuing members and instructors, all enjoying the 2 days of Tai Chi. After the first day and after less than 4 hours instruction the […]
5 Day International Program in Ireland on the banks of the River Moy
The very first 5-day IWS in Ireland and more than 163 people from 12 different countries gathered in Foxford! The workshop was led by Tony Kwong. We worked on the foundation exercises and on a lot of the moves in the set. We largely worked in our small groups and this helped each of us […]
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