Before classes were suspended in early March, it had been difficult for me to establish a daily practice. However, I am finding now that it is not a struggle to practice daily; instead I feel such joy and peace in the movements. I am noticing my spine, my tailbone, I feel my arms responding to […]

Initially, with inclement weather, there was the challenge of finding adequate space inside to do a set or sequence of moves. Being disciplined to set aside time for regular Taoist Tai Chi® practice was a challenge. I was challenged to focus to find that elusive stillness. Nicer weather drew me outside, but challenged me with […]

S’ancrer dans sa pratique personnelle vers l’ouverture du coeur comme si l’on offrait un cadeau! -Diane, Iles-de-la-Madeleine QC

J’ai mal au dos, « on and off », depuis environ 30 ans. Des décennies de douleur pour quelques secondes d’inattention ! Je pratique le Tai Chi Taoïste™ depuis près de 10 ans. Pour moi, c’est d’abord un outil de bonheur. Pour la guérison physique, c’est un projet à plus long terme, qui demande plus […]

When I started the Taoist Tai Chi® arts four years ago, my knees were sore on occasion especially if I tried to kneel down.  Gradually, as I came to class twice a week at the beginning and learned the movements in the set, my knees improved and I happily added an extra class to my week. […]

« Dans le tai chi du petit matin, le cœur trouve son printemps et se réchauffe » -Johanne, Sherbrooke, QC

I am Métis and a descendent of Michel First Nation. I live in Northern Alberta. I had to do my self-practice indoors, at my workplace and my home until the snow drifts finally melted. Although one of the Directors encouraged us to try Taoist Tai Chi® practice on snow, the snow drifts were up to […]

“I fought in Vietnam. Debilitating PTSD enveloped me once I retired. Taoist Tai Chi® practice helps me de-escalate my anger and anxiety.” – Tom   Learn more on our website.  

When I do my daily Taoist Tai Chi® practice in the morning, I have more energy and feel more motivated and productive during the day. When I do my Taoist Tai Chi® practice in the afternoon, it helps to take away the anxiety and worries of the day. And when I miss my morning Taoist […]

Over the past two weeks, I’ve been working on a lot of things that were stressful, had tight timelines for completion and just made me feel on edge. The pandemic has made my mental fortitude not the fortress it used to be and the demands of these projects were really difficult. I felt torn down […]

When I feel tired after a day of hard work I want to sit down and rest. Instead I do my Taoist Tai Chi®️ arts practice and the tiredness goes away and I feel energized. -Remi, British Columbia *** Standing meditation helps me find a feeling of stillness and balance in these difficult times. -Marlene, […]

Strengthening my intention to practice required creating space in my daily schedule, my mind-body-heart, and also a pathway in my living room. -Wendy, British Columbia *** Over the past eighteen months, there has been so much turmoil in my family. It is unrelenting, at times very scary, and I can feel afraid, unbalanced, full of […]

Habituellement ma pratique personnelle est nourrie par les instructions que je reçois dans mes classes et dans les retraites taoïstes auxquelles je participe : Mes devoirs.  Ma première réaction à la suite de l’annonce du confinement a été la peur de me tarir et de ne plus progresser dans mon apprentissage.  Les semaines passent et […]

I love my daily individual practice of Taoist Tai Chi® arts outside in my condo garden or under a covered porch if it is raining. I have a deep experience of ‘oneness’ with nature.  I feel the unity of the vast macrocosm of the universe and the microcosm within myself. I have found great joy […]

  It is so affirming to know that I have such a great tool for improving my own health at my fingertips. When I feel anxious, my practice can ground me and I feel empowered. When I am feeling bored, a set results in a lightness of heart and I am buoyed. Anywhere, anytime, it […]

During this time of suspended classes, the Fung Loy Kok Board of Directors encouraged us to use this time to practice stillness and deepen our individual practice wherever we are. Participants across Canada are doing just that, staying strong and discovering so many things. In the spirit of “together apart,” here is the next installment […]

During this time of suspended classes, the Fung Loy Kok Board of Directors encouraged us to use this time to practice stillness and deepen our individual practice wherever we are. Participants across Canada are doing just that, staying strong and discovering so many things. In the spirit of “together apart,” here is the next installment […]

During this time of suspended classes, the Fung Loy Kok Board of Directors encouraged us to use this time to practice stillness and deepen our individual practice wherever we are. Participants across Canada are doing just that, staying strong and discovering so many things. In the spirit of “together apart,” we’ll be sharing these personal […]

    I find there is so much more. Practicing alone in my apartment, I have been trying to follow the instructions “…to use this time as an opportunity to practice stillness and to deepen your individual practice wherever you are. Keep practicing…”. I don’t need to go looking for anything. It’s like it was […]

A friendly challenge was issued to the participants of the Sault Ste. Marie branch. In the spirit of a Retreat Week at the International Centre in Orangeville, Anne wished all of us to join her at as many classes as possible during the week of November 11, 2019. Here’s what she discovered: I completed the […]