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…

Why Tai Chi?

I recently commenced Tai Chi classes in Doncaster after a long hiatus (at least 20 years!). In the past I had mastered a different form but family life got in the way. Now retired in my 60’s, I already do strength training to assist with my ageing bones but I felt I needed something to…

My Tai Chi Experience

I recently incorporated Tai Chi into my exercise routine. At 65, and quite fit, I find that the slow, fluid movements, weight shifts and controlled postures are helping me develop better balance and coordination, which are crucial as I grow older. Moreover, I'm finding that Tai Chi is building both my strength and mobility in…

2024 End of Year Party

On a very hot day on 23 November 2024 around 110 people filled the Shangri-La Inn in Forest Hill for our annual Banquet. As a break from tradition, the Banquet was held at lunchtime on a Saturday. There was good representation of centres from across Melbourne, all the way from Werribee to Mornington. A delicious…

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