“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 […]

Heartfelt Goodbyes after World Chanting – Taoist Tai Chi® arts  

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 […]