How Tai Chi helped me Survive the Coronavirus

I have been learning Tai Chi for more than 20 years and I must confess that before The Virus took control of our liberty and imaginations, my Tai Chi skill level was at best mediocre. Not long into our first lockdown, when Tai Chi classes were no longer possible, my neighbour and Tai Chi teacher,…

Farewell 2020 and Welcome 2021

The year 2020 has certainly been a tough year for all and COVID-19 has brought much devastation to our world and our lifestyle. Our hearts go out to all who have suffered the loss of loved ones and have seen their livelihood decimated. Yet, in spite of this, we were all determined to soldier on…

My “lockdown” journey and the “Seated Tai Chi”

I am sure that this has been a difficult year for everyone, and it has been particularly tough for me. In addition to the problems caused by Covid-19, I’ve had to contend with major family issues and treatment for prostate cancer. As you might expect, these issues have caused frequent bad periods that could have…

Reflections on 2020

Unexpectedly, the year 2020 has turned out to be a challenging year for all of us as we had to change the way we live our lives to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 virus. At the start of this year, we would not have expected it to turn out the way it has. The…

An Observation

"Nothing happens until something moves”, Albert Einstein Over the years I have hiked, run, cycled, swum, skied, lifted weights…….and spent countless hours on gym stair climbers and cross training machines. As a uni student and, for a few years as a young adult, I learnt karate. At one time, also, learning Tai Chi through the…

Commitment to do Tai Chi in Box Hill during the COVID-19 restrictions

Students from the Box Hill Centre share how they are trying to keep doing Tai Chi and Qigong during the COVID-19 restrictions. A story of perseverance When the COVID-19 struck and the lockdown started, in March this year, I was in the middle of the Yang Style revision, after having learnt the basics in 2019.…

What to do in Bundoora during COVID-19 restrictions

The instructors and students from the Bundoora Centre share what they are doing during the current COVID-19 restrictions. Some are taking full advantage of the free online resources to continue practising their Tai Chi and Qigong, whereas others are taking this opportunity to volunteer their time to worthy causes. Belinda’s Tai Chi Zoom Class Tai…

Doing Tai Chi during the lockdown in Keilor

The current lockdown has not stopped our Keilor Tai Chi Centre from getting together to practise Tai Chi and Qigong. Instructors Siew Ang and Jacquie Cannavo have been running park sessions whenever possible (before stage 4 restrictions) or Zoom classes for their students. Here is what some of them have to say about coping with…

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