Explore the Depth of Taichi Workshop By Dr Paul Lam

 

29th May & 30th May 2011 -  a 2 days workshop to explore the depth of taichi with dr Paul, not only applicable for Sun style, but all different style of taichi, main topic covered:

The most important factor about taichi and its effects is based on the following essential principles:

1. Body - a) posture

                b) Weight transfer

2. Movement - a) slow. smooth and continuous 

                       b) gentle resistance

3. Internal - a) song 松

                   b) jing 静

Qi circulation - The ultimate purpose of taichi is cultivating strong and healthy Qi to circulation throughout the body

Dantian breathing method - how the breathing is relating to storing and delivering energy

Variation in speed - to initial the regenerate new energy

Further elaboration of the topics in the near future

Recording of Shout for Chingay Gongfu Fan

Ready ...........Hoo!

28 May 2011 - A supporting group of taijiquan enthusiast, with a different mission today, gather in a studio at Bukit Merah, ready to be superstar.

Many thanks to Mac Tan & Nancy, Xi Long & Ai Ling, Chee Ming and Lilian, JB Tan, Adeline, Amanda and Joanne for their priceless time and effort, accomplished the special mission - to record the shouting and fan open sound for Chingay Gongfu Fan Music. 
Taiji people really full of Qi, they finish the shouting and fan open within an hour

感谢这群奋勇的‘大声公’和‘大声婆’， 帮我完成这项任务-妆艺功夫扇-强调喊声和开扇声的录音工作。多亏平时练功得法，两次就解决了开扇声，一个钟头就完成所有呼喊声。感恩大家的热心，谢谢！

 Super star Amanda 

Testimonial by Keane Kevin from Germany

Hui Hsing, Kevin & Gladys

In five lessons, Gladys expertly led me step-by-step through the basic Taichi for Osteoporosis programme so that I am now able to practise on my own. The benefits of less stiffness,  greater flexibilty, strength and peace of mind that result I owe to her. Thanks, Gladys

SATURDAY TAIJI GROUP AT TOA PAYOH PARK

The uniqueness of this group is the closeness and bond formed among the members. 
They meet weekly an-hour-plus before class commences to rehearse and stay an-hour-plus after class for makan-kechil & friendly discourse at the Kopitiam.
Apart from the weekly supervised training, the group initiate meet-to-practice sessions at their condos, reservoir parks, botanical gardens & resort chalets to hone in their practice of taichi.

Practising At Taiji-By-The-Sea Retreat

 
这是星期六大巴窑公园的太极班。非常特别的一班。从两年半前的完全陌生到今天的相知相惜。
每个星期六的正规课前，这群朋友会提早一个小时自己练习，互相切磋，课后就相约去喝咖啡聊天。除此之外， 他们会相约去不同的住处，公园，蓄水池等额外练习。
时不时，他们也会一起出国， 到邻近国家来个太极静休之旅，再把旅程拍摄成专辑。
今天这小组的团结，我要特别感谢David Teo,一个很有魅力的组长，不遗余力的付出，让大家找到太极的归宿。

Morning taiji practice at resort chalet

Preparing Pandan Chicken at the Retreat

Interestingly, this group have also organised a few travel-cum-taichi retreats to not so far away places like Bintan, Malacca and Cameron Highlands. In all these retreats, photo-movies (DVD) capturing their unforgettable journeys in taichi were burnt for participants. You should see the amazing movies made by this group to know what I mean.                                                                                                                       

Taiji Practise at St Peter's Church, Malaka

 

Anyone keen to learn taichi & need a support group to help them in their journey in taichi will find this group unusually supportive & enriching.

My greatest appreciatio to the charismatic group leader David Teo whose passion and devotion has bonded the friendship.

1st May Outing To Bukit Timah Hill

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Bukit Timah Hill 

7.30am, 100 of us，from Yio Chu Kang CC Taiji Club, in 2 buses headed to  Bt Timah Hill for hiking to the summit.
After much panting and sweating, everyone reached their goals with gladness.
This outing is our annual activity where students get the chance to mingle and bond outside of their taiji lesson.
七点三十分，一行人分成两辆巴士，浩浩荡荡出发到武吉知马山。这是杨厝港民众俱乐部太极组的常年活动。趁此机会让不同班级的学员集聚在一起，除了运动和打太极外，也让大家互相认识，交流和培养感情.

Trying out a less tiring way to climb the steep slope, forward or backward?
哎哟！这条山路这么陡峭，应该面向还是背向比较容易呢？
虽然有点难度，汗流浃背，大家还是互相扶持，不畏辛苦，终于抵达顶峰。

Oop! this is gentle and easier
经过陡峭的山路，这个走道平坦多了。

After an exhausting morning, lunch time is here
爬完山，消耗体力后，一顿丰盛的午餐是大家所期待的

After a delicious lunch, sightseeing at Marina Sand and Singapore Flyer
饱餐之后的下一站是金沙购物中心和观景轮










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Bukit Timah Hill