Congratulations, Trenda, on successfully completing your Tai Chi Teacher Training Course! This is a remarkable achievement, and a testament to your dedication and hard work. I am confident that you will excel as a teacher and share your passion for Tai Chi with others. I am also thrilled to hear that you will be embarking on the 3-year Internal Martial Arts Course. Continue reading
Blue Dragon Tai Chi Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, embodies the principles of simplicity, patience, and compassion, which contribute significantly to its numerous benefits. Simplicity: Focus on the present moment: Tai Chi movements are simple and repetitive, encouraging practitioners to focus on the present moment, reducing stress and anxiety. Patience: Tai Chi emphasizes gradual progress and continuous improvement, promoting patience and perseverance. Compassion: Tai Chi encourages self-awareness and self-acceptance, promoting self-compassion and mindfulness. Continue reading
Tai chi a great low-impact, peaceful activity By Jan Burns, Freelance Writer Everyone needs to exercise to help the body stay mentally healthy and physically active. Tai chi can be a good choice for seniors looking for a gentle exercise that offers many positive benefits. Even those in wheelchairs can do some form of it! “Tai chi was originally a martial art developed for self-defense, but is now practiced for its many health benefits. Continue reading
Today we celebrate the beauty of the autumn moon! Mid-Autumn Festival is a beloved celebration in many Asian cultures. This special day holds significant cultural and symbolic meaning. Many communities enjoy delicious mooncakes, traditional performances, lantern making, and more. This community event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends and family while experiencing the magic of the autumn moon. Continue reading
Congrats David!! David has completed the 3 year Internal Martial Arts course, showing his proficiency in Xing Yi, Ba Gua and Tai Chi forms as well as the principles behind the movements and how these principles pertain to life itself. I had the pleasure to conduct his testing in the beautiful Adirondacks of David's home state of New York and it was an honor to present him with his 1st degree black sash in person. Continue reading
My First Time Doing Tai Chi... By Jennifer Wong of The Guardian May 14, 2024 From The Guardian “My first time doing tai chi: ‘It feels like my brain is solving a Rubik’s Cube’” By Jennifer Wong ‘Our gentle, low-impact movements only ever take us a step or two away from our starting positions’: Jennifer Wong at her first Tai Chi class. Photograph: Jessica Hromas/The Guardian Continue reading
Golden Ball Tai Chi form & The 6 Healing Sounds QiGong May 7, 2024 Here's a few photos from our recent Workshop, an in depth study of the Golden Ball Tai Chi form & The 6 Healing Sounds QiGong. Continue reading
Are you interested in taking a deep dive into your Tai Chi and QiGong practice? If so, we have a workshop for you. Please join us for an in depth study of the Golden Ball Tai Chi form and The 6 Healing Sounds QiGong. Continue reading