Recent Posts by Belinda Leong

My 4 R’s – Retreat, Reflect, Refine and Refresh

RETREAT - " an act of moving back or withdrawing" Leading up to the retreat weekend (held in November 2025), I had fallen ill and had to isolate myself for 2 weeks to recover. When the doctor gave me the all clear just a day before I sighed great relief! I had looked forward to…
Read more

My Tai Chi Story

When the Senior Master, Chin Min Lian, asked to share our story why we started Thai Chi, I didn't hesitate... I’ve just started Tai Chi thanks to some great recommendations from friends about its many benefits. I tried a free outdoor session in Central Park, Malvern and absolutely loved it! What I really enjoy is…
Read more

Reflections on 2025

The Celestial Tai Chi College is one of the oldest Tai Chi schools in Victoria and is also one of the largest. There are 15 Centres ranging across the area from Hoppers Crossing to Rosebud and Eltham to St Kilda with Rosebud starting this year. Next year there will be an additional class at Chelsea…
Read more

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…
Read more

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.…
Read more

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…
Read more

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…
Read more

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…
Read more

Recent Comments by Belinda Leong

No comments by Belinda Leong yet.