The Tai Chi family

As a Tai Chi practitioner for over 30 years (I’m a slow learner) I have made friends in the Celestial College. This was brought to mind at the start of Term 4 at the Box Hill centre when after a long absence we began pole training again. At the start of the class Grand Master…

Like water dripping on stone

“Like water dripping on stone” was Grandmaster Eng Chor‘s description of the benefits of Tai Chi at the Philosophy Master Class in May 2025. That metaphor transported me to the Grand Canyon...standing on the rim, looking at a jaw-dropping landscape crafted by water dripping on rocks over aeons, overwhelmed by a roller coaster of emotions.…

History and Philosophy of Tai Chi and Qigong Workshop

It was a chilly Melbourne day on 31 May 2025, but those who braved the weather and made their way to Ashburton Primary School in the afternoon were treated to an interesting and engaging account of the history of, and philosophy behind Tai Chi and Qigong by Grand Master Eng Chor Khor. The information provided…

Park Lesson along the Maribyrnong River

Another fine morning on 28 June 2025 along the Maribyrnong River provided the backdrop to a spirited gathering of tai chi practitioners. We enjoyed a vigorous warm up with Instructor Dave Brogden and practised our form. We then broke off into smaller groups and spent time revising and discussing aspects of the form in order…

Personal Stories from Hoppers Crossing Centre

An instructor and students from the Hoppers Crossing Centre share why they do Tai Chi and Qigong. Practicing Tai Chi and Qigong My day starts with breakfast, meditation and practicing my Tai Chi and Qigong exercises. Sometimes “life” gets in the way, and I cannot fit this routine in, but most days I will make…

My Reflections from the Masters

I wish to share some of my notes assembled from lessons and comments from our Masters over many years with the Celestial College. Our Yang-style 108 routine can be learnt in 12 months ...or over a life time. We may get to know all the movements in 12 months but we then need to “find…

Why Left

(and we are not talking politics) A while ago I was curious to know why all forms of Tai Chi and Qigong I have studied and practiced start out to the left. I hunted through my books and the internet and found nothing on this question. Is it something to do with having weapons located…

2025 Qigong Master Class with Senior Master Chin Min Lian

I was fortunate to be able to attend the Qigong Master Class with Senior Master Chin Min on the 29th of March 2025 at Ashburton Primary School. It was a great opportunity to focus on refining some familiar exercises, learning some new ones, and catching up with friends and colleagues I hadn’t seen for a…

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