by ColaTaiChi | Jan 11, 2014 | Photo of the Week
Caption: Robert Beaver and students from the Peaceful Dragon in Charlotte, NC participate in a Lion Dance demonstration. Traditionally, lion dances are performed during the Chinese New Year for good luck and fortune. Chinese New Year begins February 4, 2014.
by ColaTaiChi | Jan 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
“I have lived with many Zen masters, all of them cats.” Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment. I have often heard it said that cats are the ultimate Zen masters and being a cat owner, I have to agree with that sentiment. If you want a...
by ColaTaiChi | Jan 8, 2014 | Weekly Posts
Tai Chi – Hang Gliding Inspirational Message By De Anna Beasley I remember years ago at a workshop, someone asked Master Sbarge how one masters Tai Chi. His first answer was one we’re all familiar with: don’t quit, but it was his second answer that...
by ColaTaiChi | Jan 7, 2014 | Reviews and Links
“Raising Your Voice Trying to Stop an Echo” by Hammock is recommended by De Anna Beasley. Though it may be considered a little unconventional, this album is great for finding the spirit in your Tai Chi. The music inspires me to maintain a level of passion and intent...
by ColaTaiChi | Jan 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
We asked our students to share with us their thoughts on their experience with Tai Chi, meditation and martial arts. Students of various backgrounds and interests responded enthusiastically with essays, pictures and poems. We will share some of their responses with...
by ColaTaiChi | Jan 5, 2014 | Weekly Quote
Send us your BEST quote regarding Tai Chi, Qigong, Meditation, Martial Arts, etc. Be sure to include who said or wrote it. Place your quote in the body of the email, and include your name if you’d like to be recognized for the submission. Send to: CTCCgwan@yahoo.com...
by ColaTaiChi | Jan 4, 2014 | Photo of the Week
Caption: Sifu Wes Adams (foreground right) with his son, James Adams (foreground left) and students (background) at his birthday potluck social on October 6th. It is a tradition in traditional Chinese martial arts schools for students to honor their Sifu’s...
by ColaTaiChi | Jan 2, 2014 | Ads
The Most Comprehensive Review of Tai Chi and Qigong’s Health Benefits The Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi (http://www.IIQTC.org), a training division of Health Action Inc in Santa Barbara, California, in collaboration with Arizona State University and the...
by ColaTaiChi | Dec 31, 2013 | Message from Sifu
The Nature of Change By Sifu Wesley Adams A Tai Chi master wished to choose one of his students to assist him in teaching at his school, but was having difficulty choosing between his two top students. To help with the decision, the master devised a test for the pair....
