On Saturday 1st April 2023, I attended the Qigong Masterclass with Master Chin Min at the Ashburton Primary School. We started with the Dawu Qigong which is based on simple dance movements of ancient times, practiced for health and wellness purposes. It involves slow, gentle movements that are designated to improve circulation, reduce stress and…
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A farewell to Mario Cianci
I was devastated when I learnt that our beloved Senior Instructor Mario Cianci passed away on the morning of Wednesday the 4th of January. He had been involved with the College from its beginnings, for almost 30 years. Mario and Tony Donnoli started the Beverly Hills Tai Chi Centre from scratch and quickly developed it…
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2022 – A better year
2022 has been a year of recovery. We are all recovering from the pandemic and the various lockdowns in 2020 and 2021. Many businesses are recovering from the impact of Covid on the economy and even our tai chi classes are recovering from the many interruptions to classes last year. But one thing we are…
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2022 Manningham Relay For Life
Relay For Life is a fun and moving experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support services. Relay is a chance for the community to recognise and celebrate local cancer survivors, those going through a cancer experience and their carers, to honour and remember loved ones lost and to raise…
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2022 Essendon Tai Chi Park Lesson
On Saturday, 25th June 2022, Tai Chi instructors, students from Keilor, Moonee Ponds, Preston and other centres from the Celestial Tai Chi College met in a park by the Maribyrnong River in Essendon to enjoy a lesson with Senior Master Chin Min Lian. The brisk breeze coming off the water didn't dampen the spirits of…
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2022 Philosophy Master Class with Grand Master Eng Chor
After two terms of learning Tai Chi I was keen to attend the Philosophy Master Class held by Grand Master Eng Chor Khor in Eltham on Saturday, 7 May 2022. Tai Chi enthusiasts from various parts of Melbourne came along. After the talk, we were treated to a fine Tai Chi demonstration by the Master,…
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2022 Qigong Master Class
It was a cold, rainy autumn afternoon on the 2nd of April 2022 when a group of enthusiastic students gathered at the Ashburton Primary School Hall for a Qigong workshop with Senior Master Chin Min Lian. There was definite excitement in the hall amongst the students to once again be able to have a Masterclass…
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Boroondara Volunteer of the Year Award
Senior Instructor Margaret Rogers is the recipient of the 2022 Boroondara Volunteer of the Year Award for her work with the Camberwell Community Centre, the Victorian Flute Guild, the Scout Association of Australia (Victorian Branch) and the Celestial Tai Chi College. The award ceremony was held in the Mayor’s Room at the Hawthorn Arts Precinct…
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