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 […]

Practicing stillness is very special to me, especially in the forests around Vancouver Island. -Brenda  

Hello Pegoty, It was good to hear your voice today. I like what you brought to the table about The New York Times opportunity to tell what we are doing to get through. I jotted down  these words and phrases from Marsha, Andrew, Jim and others to share with participants in my weekly email check […]

On Saturday, April 11, 2020, over 600 participants from 25 countries came together virtually and chanted for the world. “When the chanting started with so many fellow participants all over the world, I was surprised by tears and tears. For the last eight months, I have managed to hold myself together fairly well through cancer […]

We have all observed the rapidly changing situation with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the situation, the Fung Loy Kok Board of Directors have suspended all classes across Canada starting Monday, March 16 and extending until the end of April. This includes retreats, programs, classes, intensives, special events, open houses, and all […]

  The sun rises in the peaceful tranquility at the International Centre near Orangeville. As the day begins, in the warmth of the sun and fresh air, mother nature and the magnificent maple trees in our forest begin sending maple to the “sugar shack.” The first phase of the process begins, storing the maple before […]

The Toronto East location at Gerrard Street of the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism’s Toronto Branch is experimenting with Beginning Sundays instead of a Beginning weekend. Our introduction to the Taoist Tai Chi® arts started on Sunday, February 23 and ended on Sunday, March 8. We’re also trying out a new format to promote and share […]

Our Participants were instructed to let go of the form and let go of worry. While practicing Taoist Tai Chi® arts, we worked on expanding and contracting throughout the day. We were challenged to use spine, use no arms and push our foot into the floor while doing the set. Listening to the instruction, the […]

  The Central Region of Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism held our 2019 Holiday Season Banquet at the Dragon Boat Fusion Cuisine Restaurant on December 4th. Over 200 participants and invited guests enjoyed a festive evening of live music, a visit from Santa, and delicious Chinese food. Supportive speeches by dignitaries and FLK officials […]

Dear International Board of Directors, I would never know I could offer a testimonial speech if I hadn’t been invited to do so. Thank you for the encouragement: it’s good therapy and a healing process for me to share! Before I spoke at the Holiday Banquet, I stepped outside the restaurant to get fresh air and […]

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 […]

On Friday, November 8, 2019, the Oakville Branch celebrated International Seniors’ Day by inviting seniors from the community to a demonstration of the Taoist Tai Chi® arts followed by lunch. One of the guests was inspired by the demonstration to register for a beginning class. Fourteen participants and four guests enjoyed a superb pot luck […]

The Fall Prevention Open Houses presented in the Barrie and Orillia branches on November 8th and November 12th were both well attended. These open houses were held in celebration of International Seniors’ Day, and in affiliation with Fall Prevention Week. During the demonstration of the Tai Chi Set by ambulatory and seated participants, information was […]

Niagara Branch participants gave an interactive presentation on how to improve health through the practice of the Taoist Tai Chi® arts to visitors at the Niagara Health Expo in St. Catherines. The Branch also had a booth in the exhibitor’s hall where participants shared their stories of how these arts have helped them.

Over 80 students, staff and chaplain from Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School came Tuesday, October 29 for a visit at Wong Dai Sin Temple. Our temple was their first stop in the World Religions exploration tour in Toronto. With great help from our Bathurst, Markham and Durham location representatives, we passed on a glimpse of […]

Many participants from various Toronto Branch locations attended our Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism booth at the October 26th and 27th Zoomer show. The Zoomer  Show is Canada’s largest consumer and lifestyle expo for women and men 45 years +. Our booth was located in the “Active” section with plenty of space to demonstrate the Taoist […]

Stratford Branch hosted Central Region participants for a fun day of Taoist Tai Chi® practice, a delicious lunch, and a trip to the Stratford Festival for a fabulous performance of Billy Elliot.