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Practicing Stillness

Practicing Stillness

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, […]
Practicing Stillness

Practicing Stillness

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 […]
Ma pratique personnelle me donne un ancrage puissant

Ma pratique personnelle me donne un ancrage puissant

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 […]
Practicing Stillness: Stories #5

Practicing Stillness: Stories #5

  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 […]
Practicing Stillness: Stories #3

Practicing Stillness: Stories #3

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 […]
Practicing Stillness: Stories #2

Practicing Stillness: Stories #2

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 […]
Practicing Stillness: Stories #1

Practicing Stillness: Stories #1

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 […]
Practicing Stillness: Stories #4

Practicing Stillness: Stories #4

    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 […]
Chanting for the World Brings Many Together

Chanting for the World Brings Many Together

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 […]
Chanting for the World

Chanting for the World

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 […]
Classes Suspended Across Canada

Classes Suspended Across Canada

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 […]
Beginning Sundays: An Intro to the Taoist Tai Chi® Arts

Beginning Sundays: An Intro to the Taoist Tai Chi® Arts

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 […]
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