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The Tao in Winter and a Peek at Spring

Fellow Taoists and Friends in the Tao Breathing in the blue light of Wisdom and Gentleness I reflect on the ancient incantation: the Element is Water, the Season is Winter, Time of Death and Conception.  The Organs are the Kidneys, … Continue reading

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Coming Up In The Tao

Fellow Taoists and Friends in the Tao!Autumn eases into Winter, Metal into Water, silver turns blue and warm breath blows cool clouds as we gird our loins for a change in mood and weather. Metal the Element, that cuts and … Continue reading

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Autumn in the Tao

Harvest Time eases into Autumn, when the Element is Metal, that reflects and inspires.  Where will it lead you?  Action is the foundational key to all success. (Picasso) – watch out for ‘A WINNERS ALPHABET’, coming soon! We had a … Continue reading

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Highlight Tai Chi Teacher Training

I have to say that this 2016 Teacher Training was a highlight in my teaching career which, so far, has spanned 55 years, the past 25 being Teaching the Tao.  And this highlight was brightened even more by a number … Continue reading

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Taoist Summer, Taoist Love

The sap of Springtime rises into the Love of Summer.  The direction is South, the element is Fire, the Guardian the Firebird.  When May is out and clouts are cast, take a lease on summer’s season and Smile at your … Continue reading

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Tai Chi Fan Master Joins Teaching Team

Our long-time friend amd colleague, the Tai Chi Fan-Master Sue Hix is joining our 2016 Tai Chi Teaching Team to add what she describes as a blend of seductive grace like dance, and the deadly intent of martial arts: the … Continue reading

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The Tao of Spring

Taoists consider Tai Chi as one of the highest forms of Moving Meditation, harmonising Yang and Yin, and Qigong as Standing Meditation, for grounding and rooting. Together they combine fitness, flexibility, and effective ways to manage stress while at the … Continue reading

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Chi Nei Tsang Bringing Back the Music

My last case study before my teaching this weekend is the story of Mr T: aged 28, a professional guitarist.  Practising up to 10 hours daily resulted in Repetitive Strain Injury, until tension and pain in the left forearm prevented … Continue reading

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When It’s Time For Tea

I want to share with you my Chi Nei Tsang story of a 74-year-old who had suffered from arthritis since in her early 50s. Her left hip had been replaced at age 69. Other conditions for which she was receiving … Continue reading

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Secrets of Taoist Shamanic Healing: FREE TALK & Meditation

The story goes that thousands of years ago the immortals known as the Shining Ones shipwrecked on the Chinese coast. Passing their shamanic practices–such as ecstatic flight and how to find power animals and spirit guides–on to the indigenous people, … Continue reading

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